Karnet Prison Farm

All visits are by appointment only.

To book for the following weekend’s visits call 9526 3205

Monday to Thursday only

• 9.00 am to 11.00 am
• 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm

Visitors are required to produce identification upon arrival at the prison and may have their person or vehicle searched. 

There will only be 4 session of 45 minutes each, face to face social visits available Saturdays only, currently 13 prisoners with maximum of 2 visitors per prisoner only (maximum 1 child per visit).

Face to face session times:

• 8.15 am – 9.00 am
• 9.45 am – 10.30 am
• 1.00 pm – 1.45 pm
• 2.30 pm – 3.15 pm

Closed to visitors on Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Visitors should plan to arrive at the prison at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit time for security screening.

The visitors should meet at the Shared Facilities Building at the front carpark.

Visit guidelines

Visitors are to adhere to the DoJ Visitor Code of Conduct and must adhere to the following COVID-19 related rules;

• Visitors must arrive at least 15 minute prior to the visit session start time to allow for temperature testing and additional COVID-19 screening
• Visitors will comply with the 1.5 m physical distancing requirements as directed.
• Visitors may be required to wear a face mask (supplied).
• All visitors must hand sanitise prior to entry to the prison.
• No physical contact is to be made between prisoners and visitors.
• Children are to remain seated at the table and under control of the visiting adult at all times. There will be no access to toys, books, playground, or outside areas. 
• No tea or coffee making facilities will be available in the Visits centre. Prisoners are permitted to bring unopened food items from canteen.

Children are welcome to visit the prison provided those under the age of 18 years are supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Children visiting with adults must use the phone booking option only.

Child visit restrictions may apply to some prisoners. 

Karnet Prison is about 40 minutes drive east of Mandurah.

There is parking available for visitors.

When you come for your visit you will have to make sure you've dressed appropriately.

• No revealing clothing
• No see-through clothing
• No ripped or torn clothing
• No gang colours or offensive logos
• No tight-fitting clothing or lycra
• No steel-capped boots
• No hi-visibility clothing
• No headwear
• No smartwatches
• No swimwear
• No excessive jewellery 

Visitors to prison must wear underwear and footwear. 

Pants and skirts/dresses should be longer than mid-thigh.

Exemptions for legitimate cultural, religious or medical reasons or at the discretion of the Security Manager.

You will need to put your mobile phone, bags and personal items in a locker at your visit.

The Department of Justice recognises the importance of maintaining the prisoner’s family relationships and links with their community. For more information visit Aboriginal visitors.

You can transfer a prisoner money by:

Dropping your deposit in the cash deposit boxes at the shared facility building before your visit. They will accept cash or money orders.

Or

You can send cash or a money order to:

Karnet Prison Farm
PO Box 22
SERPENTINE WA 6125

Some Official Visitors are different from social visitors and may require the permission from the Minister for Corrective Services.