About One Mile Jetty
One Mile Jetty is a heritage-listed timber jetty located at Babbage Island in Carnarvon, Western Australia. Constructed between 1897 and 1904, it extends 1,493 metres into Shark Bay and was the longest jetty in the North West. Built to service the Gascoyne region's wool, livestock and produce trade, it is now a key tourist attraction within the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct and houses the One Mile Jetty Centre museum.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to view the historic timber jetty structure extending into the Indian Ocean, explore the One Mile Jetty Centre museum with interpretive displays on maritime and pastoral history, walk the foreshore and heritage precinct, view the restored tram and rolling stock, enjoy coastal views across Shark Bay and Pelican Point, and use picnic and viewing areas. The jetty deck itself is currently closed to public walking due to structural damage, but the foreshore, museum and precinct remain accessible.
Key highlights
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1,493-metre heritage timber jetty - the longest in north-west Western Australia
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One Mile Jetty Centre museum with maritime, wool industry and tramway exhibits
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Scenic views over Shark Bay, Gascoyne River mouth and Pelican Point
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Historic tram and light railway display within the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct
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Interpretive heritage trail with signage along the foreshore