Abrolhos Islands

The Abrolhos Islands, also known as the Houtman Abrolhos, are an archipelago of 122 islands and coral reefs in the Indian Ocean about 60 km west of Geraldton, Western Australia. Managed as the Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park, the islands are renowned for their coral reef system, diverse marine life, seabird breeding colonies, and the 1629 Batavia shipwreck site. They support Western Rock Lobster fishing and seasonal tourism.

Visitors can expect a remote archipelago of low-lying coral islands, white sand cays, turquoise lagoons and reef platforms divided into three main groups - Wallabi, Easter and Pelsaert. Access is only by licensed boat charter or scenic flight from Geraldton. There are no shops or resorts for general visitors. Experiences focus on guided boat tours, snorkelling and diving on coral reefs, viewing Australian sea lions and seabird colonies, fishing charters, and visiting historic sites such as the Batavia wreck area on the Wallabi Group.