Carnarvon Retreat | Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q:

    What is the weather like in Carnarvon?

    A:

    Carnarvon has a warm semi-arid climate. Average yearly rainfall is 226 millimeters (8.90 in) with the rainiest months (and the most reliable rainfall) being between May and July as the northern edges of winter cold fronts brush the region. Occasional tropical cyclones affect Carnarvon during the summer months bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Apart from this erratic source of rainfall summers are normally dry. Temperatures range from an average maximum of 33 °C (91 °F) in February to 22 °C (72 °F) in July. Average minimums are 23 °C (73 °F) and 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Q:

    How to get to the resort from the airport?

    A:

    Just 10 minutes from Airport

  • Q:

    How do I get to the resort by car?

    A:

    our retreat address is Babbage Island Road, pelican Point, Carnarvon. From the Geraldton / Perth turn off, travel 4.5km towards town and turn right just before the Peak Service Station into Babbage Island RoadDrive approx 5.5km along Babbage Island Road past the famous One Mile Jetty on Pelican Point Road to the end, we are on your leftAll you have to bring with you is your food and drink

  • Q:

    What if I need to change my booking?

    A:

    Amendments may be possible depending on the terms and conditions of the package in which you have booked. Please check our Terms and Conditions page or contact our reservations crew bookings@carnarvonretreat.com.au

  • Q:

    What time is Check-in / Check Out?

    A:

    Check in time is from 2pm, If you arrive before 2pm you are welcome to store your luggage at our reception desk and enjoy all of our wonderful facilities prior to check in time and on the day of check out.
    Check out time is before 10am
    Should you wish to delay your departure, please contact reception the morning of departure as late check-outs are subject to availability and may incur a fee.

  • Q:

    Any Supermarkets nearby?

    A:

    Yes, Woolworths just 5.5 kms away and IGA around 6.5 kms away.

  • Q:

    What to bring?

    A:

    your fishing line for sure, your boat, dinghy, paddle board, kite board, goggles and snorkel, diving gear anything for the great outdoors. All rooms have large fridges and fully contained so just yourself and food and let your adventure begin.

  • Q:

    What Carnarvon Retreat offers?

    A:

    A down to earth Australian destination for an adventure holiday what ever your into, fishing, relaxing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, swimming, sailing, even moor your boat or runabouts in front of your accommodation and had out for a pleasure cruise or the best fishing and crabbing around, whatever your adventure your looking for and see for yourself the best kept destination for you next holiday.

  • Q:

    Is their BBQs at the Retreat?

    A:

    Yes we have BBQS around the Quarters with under cover entertaining areas at the retreat.

  • Q:

    Do we have clothes washing facilities.

    A:

    Yes we have laundry facilities with washing machine and large clothes lines.

  • Q:

    Do we allow pets?

    A:

    No

  • Q:

    How to get to Carnarvon Retreat

    A:

    Carnarvon Retreat is around 10 hours drive from Perth or a couple of hours flight, located on the coast nestled next to our private canals just 5 minutes from your front door on your boat to the Indian Ocean, we are situated just-outside of Carnarvon at the end of Babbage Island Road only 5.5 kms out of Carnarvon town centre we are just past the historic one mile jetty next to the local public boat ramp.