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Abrolhos IslandsThe Abrolhos Islands are a fisherman's paradise.But they are even more than that. Here's why:Exploring the abrolhos islands. You can dive on and explore the wreck of the Batavia, the famous Dutch Ship wrecked in 1629. 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 which occurred in an even more gruesome time in our history. The Batavia story is well known in Australia because of the mutiny and murder of 125 men, women and children and also because the survivors of this massacre then sailed in an open whale boat to Batavia, now Jakarta, in Indonesia. Bird Watching More than ninety species of seabirds have been identified on and around the islands, some of which are Crested Terns, Lesser Noddies and White Breasted Sea Eagles. Diving. The islands is a pure diving pleasure. There is a range of diving options to choose from in each of the Island groups. The Abrolhos can cater for everyone from the expert diver to the snorkeller. to those who have never done anything like it before Tropical parrot butterfly fish and coral trout swim beside western rock lobsters, buff bream and bald chin gropers and the Coral bombies and colourful staghorn corals provide a wonderful underwater maze for your diving pleasure. Ecotours. Given that The Abrolhos Islands are a nature lover's paradise. You will be able to view a whole plethora of birds soaring above you. In the water you can, snorkel through the coral gardens, hand feed 30kg Samson fish and watch out for the dolphins surfing in your bow waves. On land, the sea lions bask on the sandy shores Fishing - If fishing is your passion, the Abrolhos supports many a magnificent catch waiting to become your next fishing story! No need for TALL fishing tales when you fish here though. Coral Trout, Dhufish and Blue Bone Groper, schools of Pink and Norwest Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Yellowtail Kingfish are present in abundance and easily caught and the Tuna provide just as much pleasure to catch as they do to eat! In the crystal clear blue lagoons of the Abrolhos, the black-lipped oyster cultures one of nature's gems - the pearl. But you will need to Check with the Fisheries Department for areas of the Abrolhos that open to fishing. Surfing / Windsurfing The Abrolhos Islands also picks up both swell and wind and offers some awesome surf and windsurfing conditions. with swell lines wrapping left and right around the islands, quality surf is possible in almost any number of different of weather conditions. Geraldton's famous sea breezes and the protected waters of the Abrolhos also provide outstanding conditions for speed sailing.
Camping is prohibited on the Abrolhos IslandsVisitors are required to sleep onboard their own vessel or charter boat.And if you love pearls with unique colours, lustres and shapes, ask the local jeweller for an Abrolhos Pearl to take home to treasure.Get your pearls from Abrolhos PearlsOr Leon Baker is another place to find your pearls Or Fine jewellers will supply you with the best pearls of all These jewellers are all based in Geraldton.
This Charter Boat service operating from the Geraldton Marina on classic timber boat offers fishing, surfing and harbour cruises. Gemma and Tony Allen started their business "Batavia Cruising" last August. Their beautiful boat, The “Wandering Albatross” is a gaff-rigged ,motor sailor in wonderful condition. Take a cruise with Batavia Cruises They provide a unique charter tourist operation for the Geraldton and surrounding coastal region, including the Abrolhos Islands.
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Chris Ryan Mail: 15 Idaho Place Craigie 6025 Perth. Western Australia. Cell / Mob: + 0404737061
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