The Houtman Abrolhos Islands, more commonly referred to as the Abrolhos Islands, and their surrounding coral reef communities form one of Western Australia's unique marine areas. The Islands lie about 60 kilometres west of Geraldton, on the Western Australian coast, and consist of 122 islands clustered into three main groups: the Wallabi Group, Easter Group and Pelsaert Group, which extend from north to south across 100 kilometres of ocean.
A few hours before dawn on 4 June 1629, the Dutch East India Company ship the Batavia, struck Morning Reef off the Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia. The Batavia was neither the first nor the last ship to come to grief in the treacherous waters off Australia's uncharted and unforgiving west coast but the tragic fate of her survivors has ensured she is the best known.
Lying off the coast of Geraldton, Western Australia, the Abrolhos Islands provide a marine oasis of wildlife, ocean activities and natural beauty.
The Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park consists of 105 islands surrounded by tropical coral and crystalline, unspoilt waters.
Little Pigeon Island, Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia.
After 5 years of planning finally it was approved for Camp Quality to do a camp at the Abrolhos Islands. The families have just arrived ....
Explore Western Australia’s wild and largely untouched coast, with its contrasting coastal palette of rich red sands and turquoise sea.
Approaching the Houtman Abrolhos Islands, wind-swept swirls of marbly turquoise sea reveal the most southerly coral reef in...
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Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia.
The Houtman Abrolhos islands off the coast of Western Australia is now Australia's latest national park.The islands - which were first discovered about 400 years ago by Dutch explorer Frederik de Houtman, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation - sit off the coast of Geraldton just under 260 miles north of Perth, are surrounded by crystal clear water and is home to 90 species of seabirds as well as the Australian sea lion. The new designation for the island archipelago allows the WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, to encourage sustainable tourism.
White sand beaches, crystal-clear waters ... and one of the most horrifying events in Australian history.
Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia.
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Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs.
The newest addition to Australia’s national park inventory, the Houtman Abrolhos Islands, boasts both extraordinary human and natural histories.
Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia.
Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia.
The Houtman Abrolhos islands off the coast of Western Australia is now Australia's latest national park.The islands - which were first discovered about 400 years ago by Dutch explorer Frederik de Houtman, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation - sit off the coast of Geraldton just under 260 miles north of Perth, are surrounded by crystal clear water and is home to 90 species of seabirds as well as the Australian sea lion. The new designation for the island archipelago allows the WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, to encourage sustainable tourism.
A fishing adventure in the remote Abrolhos Islands yields a surprising mix of temperate and tropical game fish.
Having an opportunity to visit somewhere you’ve never heard of, is exciting in itself, but when the place in question, is described as a chain of atolls with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, of course makes this makes ... Read More
A few hours before dawn on 4 June 1629, the Dutch East India Company ship the Batavia, struck Morning Reef off the Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia. The Batavia was neither the first nor the last ship to come to grief in the treacherous waters off Australia's uncharted and unforgiving west coast but the tragic fate of her survivors has ensured she is the best known.
The Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park consists of 105 islands surrounded by tropical coral and crystalline, unspoilt waters.
Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia.
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Diving in Abrolhos Islands Review: Videos Map Sites Conditions Wrecks Groupers Turtles Stingrays Eagle & Manta Rays Wobbegongs Sharks Dolphins Humpback Whales.
Slimy the “pet” estuary cod is not who I was expecting to meet on the rugged and remote Abrolhos Islands.
