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Notable river spot · City of Karratha, Western Australia

Rose Island

Rose Island is a river spot in City of Karratha, Western Australia.

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Rose Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Rose Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Rose Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -20.42142, 115.55115. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Rose Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Rose Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Rose Island?

    Nearby: Montebello Marine Park (sanctuary, 10 km), Tryal Rocks (beach, 30 km), How Island (river spot, 0 km), Montebello Islands Marine Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Campbell Island (river spot, 1 km), Leschenaultia Islands (river spot, 2 km).

    Is Rose Island worth visiting?

    Rose Island is listed as a notable river spot in Western Australia on Spotwander.