Geraldton - Western Australia's Coral Coast

Abrolhos Islands

Note -. Camping is currently prohibited on the Abrolhos Islands. Visitors are required to sleep onboard their own vessel or charter boat. For access to the Abrolos Islands see the end of this section.

Batavia Shipwreck - Dive on the wreck of the famous Dutch Ship Batavia wrecked in 1629. The ensuing mutiny and murder of 125 men, women and children has become folklore in Australia. Lying in 4-6m of clear water, the outline of the hull, fully equipped with cannons and anchors, is a stark reminder of the gruesome tale.

Bird Watching - More than ninety species of seabirds have been identified on the Abrolhos Islands, among them Crested Terns, Lesser Noddies and White Breasted Sea Eagles.

Diving - The Abrolhos Islands provides pure diving pleasure. With a range of diving options to choose from in each Island group, the Abrolhos can cater for everyone from the expert diver to the snorkeller. Tropical parrot and butterfly fish and coral trout swim beside western rock lobsters, buff bream and bald chin gropers. Coral bombies and colourful staghorn coral provide an underwater maze for your dive.

Ecotours - The Abrolhos Islands is a nature lover's paradise. On dry land, sea lions bask on the shores while a plethora of bird life soar above. In the water, snorkel through the coral gardens, hand feed 30kg Samson fish and watch out for dolphins swimming in your bow waves.

Fishing - If fishing is your passion, the Abrolhos supports many a prized catch waiting to become your next fishing story! Coral Trout, Dhufish and Blue Bone Groper, schools of Pink and Norwest Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellowtail Kingfish and Tuna provide just as much pleasure to catch as they do to eat! Check with the Fisheries Department for areas of the Abrolhos open to fishing.

Pearls - In the crystal blue lagoons of the Abrolhos, the black-lipped oyster cultures one of nature's gems - the pearl. With unique colours, lustres and shapes, ask your jeweller for an Abrolhos Pearl to take home to treasure.
Abrolhos Pearls website www.abrolhospearls.com.au
Abrolhos Pearls available from:
Leon Baker Jewellers - 133 Marine Terrace Geraldton WA 6530 Phone 08 9921 5451 www.leonbakerjewellers.com.au
Finetime Jewellers - Shop 5, Stirlings Centre Geraldton Phone 08 9964 4994 www.finetimejewellers.com.au

Surfing / Windsurfing - Abrolhos Picking up both swell and wind, the Abrolhos offers awesome surf and windsurfing conditions. With swell lines wrapping left and right around the islands, quality surf is possible in a variety of weather conditions. Geraldton's famous sea breezes and the protected waters of the Abrolhos also provide outstanding conditions for speed sailing.

Abrolhos Island Charters
website: www.abrolhosislandcharters.com - email: jayson@wn.com.au
Abrolhos Island Charters - Geraldton Fisherman's Wharf,
Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9964 9516 - Fax n/a

Your Adventure Charter Service in Geraldton, WA !!

Fishing, Scuba, Surfing and Abrolhos Island Eco Tours Available.

We specialize in adventure trips and tours to the Abrolhos Islands. Our trips are catered for eco-tours, fishing, scuba, snorkeling or surfing. Captain Jay Cox has over 28 years fishing experience. You will be taken out on the Rat Patrol boat, a 50 foot long ship, with everything you need. The boat is equipped with beds, kitchen, fridges and freezers, shower, toilet, TV/DVD/CD and all the gear needed to make your adventure tour a 5 Star experience. Visit www.abrolhosislandcharters.com for more information.

Batavia Cruising
website: www.bataviacruising.com.au   - email: info@bataviacruising.com.au
Batavia Cruising - 7 Frederick St Bluff Point, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9923 0381 -  Fax n/a - Mobile 0407 071 692

Charter Boat service operating from the Geraldton Marina on classic timber boat offering fishing, surfing and harbour cruises. Gemma and Tony Allen started their business Batavia Cruising last August. Their beautiful boat, “Wandering Albatross” is a gaff-rigged ,motor sailor in wonderful condition. They provide a unique charter tourist operation for the Geraldton and surrounding coastal region, including Abrolhos Islands.

Abrolhos Island Escape Charters
website:www.abrolhoscharters.com.au - email: abrolhosodyssey@westnet.com.au
Abrolhos Island Escape Charters - , Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9965 4128 - Fax n/a

Geraldton Air Charter
website:members.westnet.com.au/geroair - email: geroair@midwest.com.au
Geraldton Air Charter - Brearley Terminal, Geraldton Airport, Moonyoonooka, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9923 3434   -  Fax +61 8 9923 3434

We provide aerial tours of the Abrolhos Islands, including landing at East Wallabi Island & snorkelling on beautiful coral in Turtle Bay. Tours are also available to Kalbarri, Murchison River Gorges & Monkey Mia to visit the friendly dolphins.

Shine Aviation
website:www.abrolhos.com.au   - email: sas@wn.com.au
Shine Aviation - Moonyoonooka Post Office, Moonyoonooka, Geraldton Western Australia 6532
Phone +61 8 9923 3600  -  Fax +61 8 9923 3793

Tours tailored to your requriements. Gift vouchers are available for any of these flights. Fly and flipper tours. Land on the Abrolhos Islands and enjoy the magnificent coral, tropical fish and spectacular reef and sea life in crystal clear waters. Seabirds, wildlife and history (first visited by the dutch in 1629). Lunch provided on request. Fly over the Abrolhos Islands, Murchison Gorges and take in the coastal cliffs of Kalbarri. Tiger Moth joy flights with optional aerobatics in our fully restored 1940 vintage open cockpit bi-plane.

Batavia Coast Air Charters
website: www.abrolhosbat.com.au  - email:
Batavia Coast Air Charters - PO Box 1328, Geraldton Western Australia 6530
Phone +61 8 9921 5168   -  Fax +61 8 9921 1157

Daily air charter flights to the Abrolhos Islands. Day or overnight trips out of Geraldton, Kalbarri & Perth. Monkey Mia, Rottnest & other tours avaliable. Fly, snorkel, fish and swim the Abrolhos dive trail or look around at the remote beauty. All equiptment supplied.

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