About this attraction
Nearly 100 untouched islands make up the stunning Archipelago of the Recherche off the coast of Esperance in the remote south east of Western Australia.
There, you can see amazing wildlife including sea eagles and colonies of sea lions and fur seals which go there to breed. Get up close to these incredible creatures on a boat cruise from Esperance.
Known by the locals as the Bay of Isles, the Recherche Archipelago is pristine wilderness at its best.
From land, the bay is one of Australia's most beautiful seascapes. Pure white sand melts into turquoise water with islands scattered here and there. Many of the smaller islands are granite outcrops while one of the largest, known as Woody Island, offers camping, bushwalking, fishing and swimming.
Woody Island is perfect for nature lovers. There's plenty of native bush, stunning lagoons for swimming and snorkelling and a variety of wildlife including bandicoots and wallabies. The island is open for camping and offers excellent facilities which range from basic campsites to safari huts with views over the bush to Shearwater Bay.
Esperance is a day's drive from Perth or you can fly there in an hour and a half.
Nearest accessible public toilet to Archipelago of the Recherche
The nearest accessible public toilet to Archipelago of the Recherche is West Beach, about 620 m away.
West Beach · about 620 m away in a straight line
101 Twilight Beach Road, West Beach, WA (beach)
- Accessible parking
Open: 24 hours
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Attraction information courtesy of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
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