Woody Island
The only island in the Recherche Archipelago open to visitors as a nature reserve, where you can see sea lions, seals and seabirds on the boat trip.
Woody Island lies about 15 km beyond Esperance Bay and is the only island in the Recherche Archipelago open for visitors to go ashore. It has walking trails, lookouts, clear bays and eco-camping. Tour boats typically circle the archipelago, and along the way you often see Australian sea lions, New Zealand fur seals and sea eagles, with dolphins occasionally spotted. In summer, half-day and full-day boat tours depart from the Tanker Jetty area. Advance booking is required, and it is also possible to stay overnight on the island.
Opening hours
Cruises run seasonally (advance booking required)
Nearby sights
- Le Grand Beach
- Rotary Lookout
- Esperance Tanker Jetty
- Frenchman Peak
- Esperance Museum
- Hellfire Bay
- Blue Haven Beach
- Esperance Stonehenge