Houtman Abrolhos

The Houtman Abrolhos are a group of 122 islands near the town of Geraldton in Western Australia.

Understand

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna
  • The tammar wallaby (Macropus eugenii)
  • The bush rat (Rattus fuscipes)
  • Colonies of Australian sea lions
  • The Abrolhos dwarf bearded dragon

Climate

The islands have a Mediterranean climate, with warm dry summers and cooler, wet winters. Mean temperatures range from 9.3 °C to 19.5 °C in July, and from 19.1 °C to 32.4 °C in February.

Get in

Fees and permits

Get around

See

There are some significant historical sights, such as the shipwreck of the Batavia.

  • 🌍 Wreck of the Batavia (Morning Reef, near Beacon Island). (updated Feb 2017)

Do

Due to their well preserved state, the Abrolhos provides some of the best snorkelling, diving and deep sea fishing in the world.

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

For reasons of conservation, there are no sleeping options for visitors, and camping is not allowed. There is basic accommodation for seasonal fishermen, but you will not be likely to take advantage of it.

Stay safe

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