Mackerel Islands

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There are ten islands in the Mackerel Island group, situated in Western Australia's Pilbara Coastal. Clear turquoise waters and pristine world-class coral reefs are the perfect spot for diving, fishing, turtle watching or bird watching. An array of colourful reef fish, coral formations and world class fishing action makes the islands the destination with something for everyone.

Thevenard Island is a gazetted nature reserve, in season turtles can be seen making their way up the beach to lay eggs. See the fragility of life when the baby turtles hatch and make their treacherous journey to the water's edge. Bottlenose, spinner, striped, common and humpback dolphins inhabit the waters surrounding Thevenard. Pilot whales, False Killer Whales, Sei Whales, Bryde’s whales and the Humpback Whale have also been observed. Dugongs are also found in waters around the island.