Houtman Abrolhos

The Houtman Abrolhos (; ), commonly called the Abrolhos Islands, are a chain of 122 islands and reefs in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Geraldton, Western Australia. It is the southernmost true coral reef in Australia. It is made up of three groups: the Easter Group, the Pelsaert Griup and the Wallabi Group.

The islands are well known for being the site of many shipwrecks, most notably the shipwrecks of the  and the .

The islands are inhabited for part of the year by fishermen and their families. The islands can also be visited by tourists.

Government
The islands are a part of Western Australia. In federal politics, they are part of the Division of Durack.https://www.aec.gov.au/profiles/wa/files/2021/2021-AEC-WA-A3-Durack-Final.pdfIn state politics, they are part of the electoral district of Geraldton. In local politics, they are part of the City of Greater Geraldton LGA.

The islands have been considered a national park by the Western Australian Government since 2019. They are managed by the Department of Fisheries.

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Category:Islands of Australia