Where to Stay for the Gascoyne Food Festival: Upper Gascoyne, Shark Bay & Dirk Hartog Island
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In our last blog post, we explored where to stay in Carnarvon and Exmouth for the Gascoyne Food Festival. But the adventure is only just beginning! This next chapter takes us further inland and along the coast to the Upper Gascoyne, Shark Bay, and the rugged beauty of Dirk Hartog Island — and trust us, you won’t want to miss a moment (or a bite).
Here’s your accommodation guide to make the most of each unforgettable experience.
Upper Gascoyne – Red Dirt, Starry Nights & Decadent Dining
The Gascoyne outback transforms into a foodie’s dream over one very special long weekend. If you’re heading this way, plan your stay at these key locations:
Where to stay: Mount Augustus Tourist Park
Under the vast night sky, join a guided stargazing session complete with a light supper in one of WA’s most iconic landscapes. Mount Augustus is a destination in itself, and this event is perfect for families. It’s also free entry.
Where to stay: Gascoyne Junction Pub and Tourist Park
Brand new and reopening under new ownership this June, this will be the place to unwind after a night of local flavours and star-filled skies. Be sure to give them a ring in June to secure your room.
Where: Two Rivers Memorial Park, Gascoyne Junction a picnic like no other awaits! Think live acoustic music, red dirt beneath your feet, and a lavish hamper brimming with Gascoyne-grown delicacies. BYO picnic blanket and appetite.
Where: Carey Downs Station (tag-along event) Follow the convoy to a truly special setting — a working outback station where you’ll enjoy high tea with all the trimmings. Expect white tablecloths, home-baked goodness, and stories of life on the land — it’s outback luxury, Gascoyne-style.
A blend of culture and nature that hits all the right notes. Soak up soaring sandstone cliffs and sounds of a live string quartet as you nibble on gourmet Gascoyne canapés in this spectacular setting.
Shark Bay – Coastal Flavours & Ocean Vibes
Where to stay: Heritage Resort Shark Bay or RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
Let the ocean breeze and funky beats guide you through a night of incredible food and music in the World Heritage-listed Shark Bay region. From sunset to stars, this is beachside dining at its best.
Dirk Hartog Island – The Grand Finale
Where to stay: Dirk Hartog Island Eco Lodge – Glamping under the stars
Hop aboard from Denham and sail across to Australia's westernmost island. After a relaxed island lunch at the world’s most remote bar, hike up to the cliffs to watch Australia’s last sunset, gin cocktail in hand, made with botanicals grown right on the island.
As night falls, enjoy a starlit dinner before retreating to your luxury glamping tent. The next morning, wake to breakfast by the sea before heading off on a marine safari back to the mainland.
Don’t Miss Out
These events are some of the most unique and remote foodie experiences in Australia — and accommodation is limited. Be sure to book your events and stays as early as possible to secure your spot in this unforgettable celebration of food, culture, and country.
For full event details and bookings, visit: gascoynefoodfestival.com.au
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