Onslow is a city in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Understand
Onslow has a population of around 900 depending on the time of year. During summer the weather is extremely hot, however from April to September it is particularly beautiful. Onslow is still a quiet Pilbara town, known over the years for its fantastic fishing and laid back lifestyle. Onslow is also the gateway to the Mackerel Islands, which is rated highly as “the place” to fish in WA. Now offering an underwater world, to dive, fish and snorkel. The clear water and surrounding reefs are full of life waiting to be explored. 10 islands make up the Mackerel Islands group, with accommodation and facilities on Thevenard and Direction Island. [1]
With Onslow’s population and small town set to grow, this prosperous town has much to offer. The town features the local pub, post office, a brand new sports centre doubling as a cyclone shelter for the town’s residents, supermarket and other small businesses, you should find all that you need.
The town’s Anzac memorial has been a huge success since its opening a couple of years ago, offering an unforgettable tribute using the sunrise. Onslow Locals and tourists travelling through have made this part of Onslow, and it has been well received.The towns very own community garden has also been popular with the towns events, meetings and fundraisers being held here. Its very own outside kitchen and pizza oven is a great meeting spot for all that wish to use it.
Onslow has various accommodation options including 2 caravan parks, the Ashburton Resort Motel, the Onslow Sun Chalets and the Beadon Bay Hotel.
Onslow Tourism & Progress Association (08) 9184 6644
Get in
By car
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 plane
Exmouth Gateway. Qantas and Skywest fly between Perth and Exmouth (Learmonth) making it a short 2 hour hop from Perth.
Get around
With Onslow being a small pilbara town expanses can be vast but the town centre is compact enough to be able to walk to all amenities. Boats in town offer services to the Islands on Sundays and Thursdays
See
Sunrise and Sunset Beach surround Onslow, visit the lookouts and take in the view. The ruins of Old Onslow town site, cemetery and the remains of the jetty that served the sailing vessels of early this century are well worth a visit, as is the Ashburton River.
Do
Scuba Diving
- Mackerel Islands Dive, ☏ 61 8 9184 6444. The Mackerel Islands are a hidden dream for divers. Mackerel Islands Dive operates charter operations and hire dive gear.
Eat
The Mackerel Islands restaurant based on Thevenard Island, offers great cuisine at our relaxed Island restaurant. Open daily, with pre-booking required.
Drink
Sleep
- Onslow Beach Resort (Ashburton Resort), Second Ave (Cnr Third St) Onslow WA, ☏ 61 8 9184 6586.