Carnac Island - Western Australia - Islands of Australia

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Carnac Island was once a whaling station, these days it is a protected marine haven and a nature reserve, home to a very large population of sea lions.  Carnac Island has restrictions on visitors to the Island, visitors are only allowed accompanied by the exclusive Island tour operators.

Carnac Island current day is a day tour Island, similar to many protected Islands in the region. Carnac Island is a protected wildlife haven, it has a very large population of Sea Lions, Bottlenose Dolphins, Sea Gulls, Terns and Tiger Snakes. 

 

The tiger snake is one of the most deadliest snakes in the world.

 

Carnac Island history dates back to the 19th century when it was discovered by a French explorer, in subsequent years other explorers named and renamed the Island, the current day name of Carnac Island is attributed to John Rivett Carnac who was a second lieutenant on HMS Success. 

 

During the early 19th century Carnac Island was used as a penal settlement, this was the period when that region of Australia was discovered, In subsequent years the Island was used as a whaling station.

 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation (Resorts and Hotels) Carnac Island

 

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There is no accommodation available on Carnac Island.
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Places to Eat Carnac Island

 

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Carnac Island has no restaurants available. All food is provided by the tour operators.
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Tours Carnac Island

 

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Tours of Carnac Island are available via Oceanic Cruises, they offer tours three times a week.

Oceanic Cruises
Phone: 08 9325 1191

 

Oceanic Cruises cost is approximately $90 which includes lunch.  The Tours start from either Perth or Fremantle, if your tour starts from Perth you will travel down the beautiful Swan River to Fremantle and then across to Carnac Island.
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If you a part of a tour visiting Carnac Island, you have the following activities to choose from:

  • Bird Watching - Sea Gulls and Terns (Seasonal)
  • Sea Lions
  • Whale watching (Seasonal)
  • Marine biologist walks
  • Snorkeling
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Car, Bike and Boat Rentals/Hire Carnac Island

 

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Facilities Carnac Island

 

There are some sheltered areas available if need arises.
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How to get there Carnac Island

 

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Day trips to Carnac Island are available from either Fremantle or Perth.
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Unique to the Island Carnac Island

 

Carnac Island is unique because of its abundance of wildlife.
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Services Carnac Island

 

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Do you have any photos of Carnac Island ?  Please email me your photos (Minimum 800x600 Pixels), I will credit you as the photographer under each photo.
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