Mackerel Islands

Mackerel Islands For the island holiday of your life, go wild on the Mackerel Islands! Fish, swim, dive, explore. This is no documentary, however. Prefer games of skill?
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You almost expect to hear David Attenborough narrating as you watch the determined sea turtles haul themselves up the beach to lay eggs, admire the kaleidoscope of tropical fish dart out of the coral garden while you snorkel or anticipate what you will catch for dinner from Pilbara’s fishiest waters. This is the Mackerel Islands – pristine droplets of land off the coast of Onslow, Western Australi

a. The Mackerels have the best of civilisation – hot showers, cold beverages, comfortable accommodation – with none of the distractions. The Mackerel Islands are surrounded by the world’s most spectacular amusement park: the Indian Ocean. 22 kilometres off the coast of Onslow, Western Australia, the waters here are teeming with a carnival of marine life. A mask and snorkel gives kids unlimited entry to admire the action. For a front row seat, try diving through the riotous colour of the coral gardens. Test your strength above water as you try and haul in a Red Emperor or Spanish Mackerel. We’re in the Pilbara’s fishiest waters so no one goes home empty handed. On land, the show continues with turtle hatchings and amazing wildlife. Of the 10 islands that make up the Mackerels group, two provide comfortable, clean accommodation - Thevenard Island and Direction Island. The landscape offers a classical north-western Australian experience, abound with vegetation typical of the region. The calm, relaxed nature of the islands provides an ideal escape for singles, couples, families and groups. One has only to step foot onto the islands to experience simultaneous disconnect and reconnect - disconnect from life's bustle and reconnect with those who matter the most. Contact us on (08) 9184 6444 and [email protected]

03/09/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Perth Boat Show from 4–6 September at the 📍Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre!

Come and see the Mackerel Islands team at WA’s ultimate boating event and learn more about our island escape and everything we have to offer. 🌊🎣

We will be giving one lucky angler the chance to WIN the ultimate fishing combo — a Shimano Saragosa SW A 10000 PG Spin Reel + rod! 🎣🔥 The perfect setup to take along on your next Mackerel Islands adventure.

Can’t make it to the Perth Boat Show? You can still enter!

Simply head to the link below, subscribe and choose how you want to fish at Mackerel Islands:

🎣 Charter
🚤 BYO Boat
⚓️ Hire a Boat

Plus, once you choose your preferred way to fish, you’ll receive tailored information straight to your inbox to help you plan your Mackerel Islands adventure.

👉 Enter now: https://mailchi.mp/mackerelislands/b62o6xm5vi

Tag your fishing mates below! 👇🎣

02/09/2026
Some great shots from Jimmy Callaghan and the Delcaro Fishing Machine crew, who had an epic time during the first week o...
01/09/2026

Some great shots from Jimmy Callaghan and the Delcaro Fishing Machine crew, who had an epic time during the first week of our Western Angler Seafari! 🎣🔥

Bring on week 2 !

The first week of the Western Angler Seafari has come to an end! 🐟🛥️What a week of epic fishing and time out on the wate...
27/08/2026

The first week of the Western Angler Seafari has come to an end! 🐟🛥️

What a week of epic fishing and time out on the water. And we’re only just getting started…

Bring on the next two weeks!

A dinner under the stars 🌙✨One of our first nights of the Western Angler Magazine brought together over a delicious pael...
25/08/2026

A dinner under the stars 🌙✨

One of our first nights of the Western Angler Magazine brought together over a delicious paella loaded with fresh crayfish and seafood. 🦞🦐

The perfect way to unwind and come together after a day out on the water. 🎣

24/08/2026

The first week of our annual Western Angler Magazine seafari has kicked off!

Our team has been busy welcoming arrivals over the weekend, and we've been lucky enough to have some absolute glamour weather to make things even easier.

Here's to a great week ahead of fishing, good time and plenty of big catches 🐟☀🛥

Some great pics from Alby Swereb and his crew! 🎣📸They say a picture tells a thousand words, and there’s no doubt this cr...
20/08/2026

Some great pics from Alby Swereb and his crew! 🎣📸

They say a picture tells a thousand words, and there’s no doubt this crew had an epic fishing trip during their stay with us! Plenty of action and some seriously good catches. 🐟🔥

A little FYI: Our tender is only as reliable as the people who use it, so we recommend bringing your own tender if you can. Alternatively, we have kayaks and stand-up paddleboards available for guests to use to get to and from your boat. 🛶🏄‍♂️

Five epic days of fishing for Brad Miller and his crew! 🐟It was their first time as the island, and they certainly made ...
11/08/2026

Five epic days of fishing for Brad Miller and his crew! 🐟

It was their first time as the island, and they certainly made the most of it, with plenty of action and some absolute glamour days.

We love seeing photos from your trips, so make sure to send them our way 📸

Thanks for sharing your adventure, Brad - we hope to see you back at the Island again soon! 🙌

Your next fishing trip doesn’t need to be complicated. 🎣🌴Bring your boat, secure a mooring and head straight for the Pil...
07/08/2026

Your next fishing trip doesn’t need to be complicated. 🎣🌴

Bring your boat, secure a mooring and head straight for the Pilbara’s incredible fishing grounds.

Spend your days chasing the catch, exploring the fringing reef and soaking up island life — then return to your beachfront cabin when the day is done.

Just your crew, your boat and the Mackerel Islands.

🚤 Ready to plan your next island fishing escape? +61 8 9184 6444

Book your stay today.

The Staircase to the Moon was the perfect way to finish off a day out fishing for some of our guests on the Mackerel Isl...
04/08/2026

The Staircase to the Moon was the perfect way to finish off a day out fishing for some of our guests on the Mackerel Islands.

We're incredibly lucky to have dark skies, far away from most light pollution, making our nights just as special as our days. Watching the Milky Way shine overhead is an unforgettable experience. 🌙✨🌌

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Thevenard And Direction Island
Onslow, WA
6711

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+61891846444

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