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Houtman Abrolhos Island management and maps

View and download maps of the Abrolhos Islands.

Wooden structure on Rat Island, Houtman Abrolhos Islands

Abrolhos Island management and maps 

The Houtman Abrolhos Islands were declared a Class A Reserve in 1929 in recognition of its important recreational and tourism values. Reef observation areas were created in 1994 and state waters surrounding the islands were gazetted as a fish habitat protection area (FHPA) in 1999.    

The purpose of the FHPA is the: 

  • conservation and protection of fish, fish breeding areas, fish fossils or the aquatic eco-system
  • culture and propagation of fish and experimental purposes related to that culture and propagation
  • management of fish and activities relating to the appreciation or observation of fish. 
Map of the Abrolhos Islands

The Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park (managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions) makes up approximately 97% of the total land area to the high water mark and includes most of the islands or parts of islands that are not leased to commercial rock lobster and aquaculture operators.  

Maps of Reef Observation Areas, Abrolhos Reserve boundaries and Body Corporate Land Leases

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