History beyond the timber boards
Located on Babbage Island at the mouth of the Gascoyne River, the One Mile Jetty Precinct is where Carnarvon’s rich coastal, pastoral, horticultural, and maritime history comes together.
Managed by the Carnarvon Heritage Group, this unique heritage park offers immersive museums, restored locomotives, walking trails, a peaceful mangrove boardwalk, a cafe and a museum shop offering unique local and handcrafted merchandise – all just minutes from town.
One Mile Jetty Museum
One Mile Jetty Museum
Babbage Island Rail Museum
Babbage Island Rail Museum
Lighthouse Keepers Cottage
Lighthouse Keepers Cottage
Walkways at the Heritage Precinct
Walkways at the Heritage Precinct
Where to find us
You’ll find the One Mile Jetty Precinct on Babbage Island, just a 5-minute drive from the centre of Carnarvon. Easily accessed via the Tramway Bridge Walk or by car, the precinct offers plenty of parking and peaceful views across the mangroves and Gascoyne river mouth and out to the Indian Ocean.
The Jetty that built a town
Though currently closed, the One Mile Jetty remains a treasured symbol of Carnarvon’s identity. Built in 1898, it once served as the town’s lifeline—transporting wool, livestock, bananas and beans as well as residents and visitors from the Gascoyne to the rest of the world.
The seaward section of the jetty was blown away by Cyclone Seroja in April 2021. The WA Government has set aside $4.5 million to refurbish and open the remaining approx 650ms of the jetty. Visitors can view the jetty remains and learn its full story in the One Mile Jetty Museum.
Plan your visit
Open daily, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Entry tickets are valid for two days and include access to all museums
- Adults: $15
- Children (school age): $8
- Family pass (2 adults + up to 3 children): $38
- Concession: $10
Tickets available onsite at the heritage carriage.
Guides are available upon enquiry to answer questions and inform you of the historical relevance of the Precinct to the development and history of the Gascoyne.
Come experience the Gascoyne’s Story
There’s more to Carnarvon than meets the eye – come and explore the stories, people, and places that helped shape this region.
Plan your visit to the One Mile Jetty Precinct today.