Eco Abrolhos

Our 5 day tours are absolutely the best way to experience the extraordinary Abrolhos Islands. The 5 day tour gives guests a broad cross section of all the Abrolhos Islands have to offer. 

There are 3 options of boat out - boat back , fly out - boat back or boat out - fly back. Options are available depending on the tour date.

Discovery tours are also available in the 5 day format featuring local Geraldton Historian and author Dr. Howard Gray.  All 3 groups in the Abrolhos Islands are visited during the 5 day tours.

Activities during the 5 days tours can include:

Islands walks
Snorkelling
Fishing
Daily cray pot pulling
Swimming
Bird, Sea lion and wildlife watching
Sunset drinks
Glass bottom boat tours
History tours
Pearl farm tours
Cray fishing industry tours
Hatchery tour

Two of the highlights on our 5 day Abrolhos Islands Tour are a Pearl Farm tour and a Pearl Shell Hatchery Tour.

What makes these Pearl Farms so special is that they produce black pearls. There are at present two working black pearl farms at the Abrolhos Islands and both are owned and run by women from Geraldton. The first is Pia Boschetti who owns Latitude Gallery in Geraldton. The second is Jane Liddon who owns Liddon Pearls, both having their pearl farms located in the Southern Group of the Abrolhos Islands.

The tour typically starts with a drive past the pearl lines in the tenders on the way into the islands so the guests can see the pearl panels hanging just under the surface. Once on the island there is a walk around the farm having a look at all the equipment and the workshops, followed by an informative talk on the processes of hatching the pearl shell right through to harvesting the pearl.

After the tour guests are able to go into the studio to see all the cultivated pearls and pearl jewellery for sale as well as a great selection of other hand-made merchandise. This part is super popular with the ladies while the men typically enjoy wandering around the boats, jetties and a very large whale bone monument outside.

The Hatchery is owned by Pia's husband Murray and is located in the Central/Easter Group. From the outside it looks like another cray fishing camp but inside it is a state-of-the-art marine hatchery. Aside from pearl shell, Murray cultivates many other marine organisms such as sponges, scallops, and urchins. The best part of the tour is top secret and whilst we can venture inside to have a look, photography is strictly prohibited. 

Both tours give guests an amazing insight into other industries at the islands (aside from crayfishing) that many did not know existed.

At this time, both these tours are seasonal and only available as part of the Eco Abrolhos's 5-Day Abrolhos Islands tour.

Discover the Secrets of catching Lobsters. Enjoy an exciting morning on board the KING DIVER!

The King Diver is a purpose built 12m Cray Fishing vessel. It has an enclosed wheelhouse, toilet facilities, an enclosed rear deck area and roll-up clear sides. This makes it perfect for any weather conditions.

Watch fisherman pull and set crayfish/lobster pots around the pristine Geraldton waters and learn more about the industry and its history. 

This 1.5 hour tour is limited to 12 passengers to ensure a more personalised experience for you. We have 12 pots available for our use. You will help gauge and size the lobsters caught – it’s a real “all hands on deck” experience! 

Then you can look forward to taking home a share of the catch. Watch out for the local sea lions and enjoy the views of the Geraldton foreshore and Point Moore Lighthouse.

Take a short 40-minute flight to the magical Abrolhos Islands and board our floating hotel with 17 fully air-conditioned en-suited cabins! Snorkel or enjoy via glass bottom boat the pristine waters, take guided island walks, learn about the history of the infamous Batavia & the crayfishing industry. Spot the marine & land wildlife and join a crayfish pot pull tour. Come on board today & explore the newly announced Houtman Abrolhos Islands on either a 3 or 5 day Fly In / Fly Out Tour!

Please note: due to demersal fish closure, fishing will not be an option during these tours.

There is also an upgrade option to depart from Kalbarri when booking online.