Getting here

The Mackerel Islands can be accessed through Exmouth or through Karratha and Onslow.

Road Travel

Road travel from Perth to Onslow is a comfortable drive of about a day and a half on fully sealed roads and is only a 3 hour drive south of Karratha, or 4.5 hours drive from Exmouth.

By Air

Exmouth Gateway

Qantas and Skywest fly between Perth and Exmouth (Learmonth) making it a short 2 hour hop from Perth.

Charter planes are then available to transfer guests directly to the Thevenard Island, flying over the spectacular islands and wildlife in between. Flight time from Exmouth to Thevenard Island is approximately 40 minutes.

Please contact us for more details and availability.

For more details see Island packages ex Exmouth

Pilbara Gateway (Karratha and Onslow)

Qantas, Skywest and Virgin Blue fly daily between Perth and Karratha, just under 2 hours from travel time.

Charter flights are available from Karratha with Ozwest Aviation directly to Thevenard Island.

For those travelling to Onslow, charter flights run regulary from Onslow to Thevenard Island on Thursdays and Sundays.

For more details see island packages ex. Onslow

Fly yourself

Thevenard Island has a 1,000m brick paved airstrip. Should you require further information on the airstrip please contact the Thevenard Island on (08) 9184 6444 (08) 9184 6444.

Car Hire Services

Car hire is available from Karratha, Learmonth or Exmouth.

Transfers

Transfers to Thevenard Island, ex Onslow are as follows:

Thursdays

Thevenard Islands - Onslow 8am*

Onslow - Thevenard Islands 12pm*

Sundays

Thevenard Islands - Onslow 8am*

Onslow - Thevenard Islands 9:30am*

All times are a guideline only and are subject to change due to weather conditions or other variable factors.

Transfers are conducted via aircraft, but may be replaced with a boat transfer service at times.

Should you require any assistance with your travel arrangements, please contact our reservation staff who will be happy to help.