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###CarnarvonCarnarvon One Mile JettyPERTHCarnarvonCarnarvon is a subtropical oasis where fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood isplentiful. It is a great place to rest, relax and recharge, take in the Indigenousand pioneering heritage of the region. Base yourself in Carnarvon for visits to therugged inland or the wilderness coast.The FascineCarnarvon’s central waterway, known asThe Fascine, was named after an 1800sbuilding technique used to construct theembankment on the south arm of theGascoyne River. Stately palms line thewater way, making it a lovely spot for apicnic or a stroll. The sunset views aremagnifi cent. You may even see a dolphin.Produce PlantationsCarnarvon’s many plantations producemillions of dollars worth of produceannually, including more than half of WA’sbananas. The region’s mild climate, pestfreestatus and the fertile land near theGascoyne River result in the productionof top quality fruit and vegetables. Manyplantation operators also produce arange of quality sauces, jams, pickledfruit, ice creams and dried fruit. Take adrive down North or South River Roads,join a tour to buy produce direct from thegrowers’ stalls or head to the Growers’Market. Contact the Visitor Centre for tourinformation.Gascoyne Growers’ MarketsThe Gascoyne Growers’ Markets operateoutside the Carnarvon Visitor Centreevery Saturday morning from May toOctober. The market is run by the growersthemselves, who often pick their producethe night before (or even that morning)so it comes fresh to you at the market.Purchase tropical fruits, homemadeicecreams, a wide variety of veggies,herbs, honey, eggs, cakes, jams, relishesand plants. Enjoy a coffee and a muffi nwhile you stroll through the stalls, listen tothe buskers and pick up a few tips fromthe growers themselves. The markets areplastic bag free, so be sure to take alongyour green bags.Taste of the GascoyneThis annual celebration of local seafoodand produce features celebrity and localchefs presenting new ways to enjoy theabundant supplies of this outback oasis.The fi rst week in August will see a series ofevents showcasing the best of Gascoynefood.Banana plantationDid you know?Carnarvon is the only town in Australiawhere the central desert reaches outto the sea.InformationPopulation:6,085Distance from Perth:905kmCarnarvon Visitor CentreRobinson St, Carnarvon WA 6701Tel: +61 8 9941 1146carnarvon.org.auaustraliascoralcoast.com | Page 65