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Thevenard Island Nature Reserve

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners of Pilbara Islands Nature Reserves.

Thevenard Island is great for bird watching and relaxing.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Thevenard Island Nature Reserve
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About this place

Marine turtles use the island beaches in summer for nesting and resting and may be observed from a respectful distance while they dig nests and lay eggs. Females often rest at the water line before moving back out to sea, please do not disturb them at this time.

Thevenard Island is shared land and there are two leases in addition to the nature reserve:

  • A mining lease for the purpose of oil extraction and is currently in care and maintenance. Access to the mining lease is restricted to authorised personnel only.
  • The other is a resort comprising self-contained cabins and bookings can be made at the Mackerel Islands.
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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

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Eastern Osprey in flight over Thevenard Island
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Starry night skies over Thevenard Island
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Starry night skies over Thevenard Island
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Canopy of stars in the night sky overlooking the ocean on Thevenard Island
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Blue Spotted Ribbon Tailed ray in shallow waters of Thevenard Island
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Silvereye perched on a shipping rope at Thevenard Island
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Sunrise over the ocean on Thevenard Island
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Green turtle in the shallow water of a beach on Thevenard Island
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Aerial view of the flat relief and surrounding ocean of Thevenard Island
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Wooden signage for Thevenard Island Nature Reserve overlooking the ocean
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Ocean lapping against a sandy shore at Thevenard Island Nature Reserve
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Aerial view of a calm sea next to a sandy beach on Thevenard Island Nature Reserve
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Aerial view of the ocean surrounding Thevenard Island Nature Reserve
Thevenard Island Nature Reserve

Activities

Fishing

Scuba diving

Snorkelling

Swimming

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Thevenard Island Nature Reserve.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Pilbara Inshore Islands Nature Reserve.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

No park entry fee

Entry to Pilbara Islands Nature Reserves is free.

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Park office / Contact

Karratha Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9182 2000

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's North West
Pilbara
Karratha

Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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