Direction IslandThevenard Island Nature ReserveMuiron Islands Marine Management AreaSunrise BeachSouth West Twin IslandOld Onslow Townsite
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Onslow

Onslow is a town in Shire of Ashburton district, Western Australia, Australia of about 1,157 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Direction Island, Thevenard Island Nature Reserve and Muiron Islands Marine Management Area.

21.6376° S, 115.1122° EPop. 1,157

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Within 30 km25 places
Within 50 km40
Must-see3
Notable56
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Direction Island

Island · 15 km

Must-see

Thevenard Island Nature Reserve

Island · 29 km

Must-see

Muiron Islands Marine Management Area

Nature spot · 99 km · Shire of Exmouth

Places near Onslow by type

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One day from Onslow

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:17 pm

111 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Onslow
  2. South West Twin Islandisland · 1 hrs
  3. Direction Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Thevenard Island Nature Reserveisland · 2 hrs
  5. Ashburton Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. Old Onslow Townsiteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Onslow
Today’s loopOnslowStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Onslow?

Direction Island (island, about 15 km), Sunrise Beach (beach, about 1 km), Thevenard Island Nature Reserve (island, about 29 km), South West Twin Island (island, about 20 km), North East Twin Island (island, about 22 km), Old Onslow Townsite (heritage site, about 24 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Onslow?

40 places on Spotwander: 14 rivers, islands & mangroves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast, 4 other attractions, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest river spot to Onslow?

Direction Island, about 15 km by road; South West Twin Island (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Onslow?

Thevenard Island Nature Reserve, about 29 km by road; WA40322 Reserve (44 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Onslow?

Start in Onslow, visit South West Twin Island, then Direction Island, then Thevenard Island Nature Reserve, then Ashburton Island, then Old Onslow Townsite, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.