Sortable list of islands of Western Australia facts for kids
Western Australia is a huge state with a long coastline, and because of this, it has many amazing islands! This article will tell you all about the different types of islands found here, from tiny rocks sticking out of the water to large landmasses. We'll explore some of the most interesting island groups and learn why they are special.
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What Are Islands?
An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water. It's smaller than a continent. In Western Australia, you'll find all sorts of islands.
- Isles are just smaller islands.
- Islets are even smaller, often just a tiny rock.
- Cays are low islands made of sand or coral.
- Archipelagos are groups of islands clustered together.
This list includes all these different types of land surrounded by water, whether they are along the coast or in rivers and lakes inland. The information comes from official records up to 1996 and 2004, so it's a very detailed look at Western Australia's islands.
Famous Island Groups
Western Australia is home to some incredible island groups, each with its own unique features.
Houtman Abrolhos Islands
The Houtman Abrolhos are a group of 122 islands located off the coast of Geraldton. They are famous for their beautiful coral reefs and clear waters. Many different kinds of seabirds and marine life live here. It's also known for shipwrecks, like the Batavia, which sank in 1629.
Some islands in this group include:
- 1 Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- 2 Island
- 3 Island
- 4 Island (also called Sweet Island)
- 5 Island (also called Davis Island (Houtman Abrolhos))
- 6 Island (also called Sid Liddon Island)
- 7 Island
- 8 Island
- Akerstrom Island
- Alcatraz Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Alexander Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Arthur Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Barge Rock
- Basile Island
- Beacon Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Burnett Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Burton Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Bushby Island
- Bynoe Island
- Campbell Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Crake Island
- Coronation Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Dakin Island
- Dicks Island
- Disappearing Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Diver Island
- Dry Island
- East Wallabi Island
- Easter Group
- Eastern Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Far Island
- Foale Island
- First Sister
- Gaze Island
- Gibson Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Gilbert Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Gregory Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Gun Island
- Hall Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Hartley Island
- Helms Island
- Houtman Abrolhos (the main group)
- Hummock Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Iris Refuge Island
- Jackson Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Joe Smith Island
- Jon Jim Island
- Keru Island
- Lagoon Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Leo Island
- Little North Island
- Little Pigeon Island
- Little Rat Island
- Little Roma Island
- Long Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Mangrove Group
- Marinula Island
- Middle Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Morley Island
- Murray Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Newbold Island
- Newman Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Nook Island
- North Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Numbered Islands
- Oystercatcher Island
- Pelican Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Pelsaert Group
- Pelsaert Island
- Pigeon Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Plover Island
- Post Office Island
- Rat Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Robertson Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Roma Island
- Rotondella Island
- Sandy Island (Easter Group)
- Sandy Island (Pelsaert Group)
- Saville-Kent Island
- Seagull Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Seal Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Second Sister
- Serventy Island
- Shag Rock (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Shearwater Island
- Sid Liddon Island
- Square Island
- Stick Island
- Stokes Island
- Suomi Island
- Tapani Island
- Tattler Island
- Third Sister
- Traitors Island
- Travia Island
- Turnstone Island
- Uncle Margie Island
- Wallabi Group
- Wann Island
- White Bank
- White Island (Houtman Abrolhos)
- Wooded Island
- West Wallabi Island
Montebello Islands
The Montebello Islands are a group of about 174 small islands located in the Pilbara region. They are known for their beautiful beaches and clear waters, but also have a unique history as a former nuclear test site. Today, they are a protected marine park.
Some islands in this group include:
- Abutilon Island
- Ah Chong Island
- Alpha Island (Western Australia)
- Aster Island
- Bluebell Island
- Brooke Island
- Buttercup Island
- Campbell Island (Western Australia)
- Carnation Island
- Crocus Island
- Dahlia Island
- Daisy Island
- Dandelion Island
- Delta Island (Western Australia)
- Dot Island (Western Australia)
- Epsilon Island (Western Australia)
- Fairy Tern Island
- Flag Island (Western Australia)
- Foxglove Island
- Gannet Island (Western Australia)
- Gardenia Island
- Hermite Island
- Hollyhock Island (Western Australia)
- How Island
- Ivy Island
- Jonquil Island
- Karangi Island
- Kingcup Island
- Lily Island
- Man On Rock Islet
- Marigold Island
- Montebello Islands (the main group)
- North West Island (Western Australia)
- Pansy Island
- Primrose Island
- Rose Island (Western Australia)
- South East Island (Western Australia)
- Spar Island
- Trimouille Island
- Violet Island
Recherche Archipelago
The Recherche Archipelago is a collection of 105 islands and over 900 smaller rocks and islets off the coast of Esperance. It's a rugged and beautiful area, home to many seals, seabirds, and even some unique plants.
Some islands in this group include:
- Anvil Island (Recherche Archipelago)
- Archipelago of the Recherche (the main group)
- Barrier Island (Recherche Archipelago)
- Ben Island
- Cooper Island (Recherche Archipelago)
- Forrest Island
- Hood Island (Recherche Archipelago)
- Middle Island (Recherche Archipelago)
- Mondrain Island
- Observatory Island
- Pearson Islands
- Salisbury Island (Recherche Archipelago)
- Taylor Island
- Wickham Island (Recherche Archipelago)
- Wilson Island (Recherche Archipelago)
- Woody Island (Western Australia)
- Westall Island
Shark Bay Islands
Shark Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its amazing marine life and unique stromatolites. It also has several important islands.
Some islands in this group include:
- Ant Island
- Babbage Island (named after Charles Babbage, a famous mathematician)
- Baudin Island (Shark Bay)
- Bernier Island
- Charlie Island
- Dirk Hartog Island
- Dorre Island
- Double Island (Shark Bay)
- Eagle Island (Shark Bay)
- Egg Island (Shark Bay)
- Faure Island
- Freycinet Island
- Friday Island (Shark Bay)
- Hutchison Islands
- Kangaroo Island (Shark Bay)
- Koks Island
- Lefebre Island
- Mary Anne Island (Shark Bay)
- Meade Island
- North Guano Island
- North Kangaroo Island
- Pelican Island (Shark Bay)
- Parrot Island
- Salutation Island
- Slope Island
- Smith Islands (Shark Bay)
- South Guano Island
- Sunday Island (Shark Bay)
- Three Bays Island
- Unknown Island (Shark Bay)
- White Island (Shark Bay)
- Whitlock Island (Shark Bay)
- Whitmore Island (Shark Bay)
- Wilds Island
- Wilson Island (Shark Bay)
Buccaneer Archipelago
The Buccaneer Archipelago is a group of over 800 islands in the Kimberley region, known for its strong tides and stunning red cliffs. It's a wild and beautiful place.
Some islands in this group include:
- Admiral Island (Western Australia)
- Bathurst Island (Western Australia)
- Bedford Islands
- Bruen Island
- Buccaneer Archipelago (the main group)
- Byron Island (Buccaneer Archipelago)
- Caffarelli Island
- Cleft Island (Western Australia)
- Cockatoo Island (Western Australia)
- Fraser Island (Western Australia)
- Goat Island (Western Australia)
- Gregory Island (Kimberley coast)
- Hidden Island
- Irvine Island
- King Hall Island
- Koolan Island
- Long Island (Buccaneer Archipelago)
- Longitude Island
- Powerful Island
- Sunday Island (King Sound)
- Tanner Island (Western Australia)
Other Notable Islands
Western Australia has many other important islands beyond these main groups.
- Adele Island (Western Australia) is a remote island in the Kimberley region, important for seabirds.
- Barrow Island (Western Australia) in the Pilbara is a large island known for its oil and gas industry, but also for its unique wildlife.
- Bernier Island and Dorre Island in Shark Bay are important nature reserves for endangered animals.
- Carnac Island near Perth is a popular spot for boating and seeing sea lions.
- Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands are Australian territories in the Indian Ocean, known for their unique ecosystems and red crab migration.
- Dirk Hartog Island in Shark Bay is historically significant as the first place Europeans landed in Western Australia.
- Garden Island (Western Australia) near Perth is a large island that serves as a naval base.
- Rottnest Island is a very popular island near Perth, famous for its quokkas, beautiful beaches, and relaxed atmosphere.
This list gives you a glimpse into the many islands that make Western Australia's coastline so diverse and interesting!
