Carnarvon is a coastal town situated approximately 900 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia. It lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. The popular Shark Bay world heritage area lies to the south of the town. The town was founded in 1883, initially as a port and supply centre for the surrounding region, and is the administrative centre for the Carnarvon Shire. The population of Carnarvon is 6340 (ABS estimate 2004). | |||||||||||||
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