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Notable river spot · Shire of Shark Bay, Western Australia

Ant Island

Ant Island is a river spot in Shire of Shark Bay, Western Australia.

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Ant 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 Ant 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 Ant Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -26.16235, 113.44422. 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 Ant Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Ant Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ant Island?

    Nearby: Steep Point (sanctuary, 36 km), Edel Land National Park (sanctuary, 36 km), Francois Peron National Park (sanctuary, 66 km), Friday Island (river spot, 10 km), Eagle Island (river spot, 19 km), Blind Inlet (beach, 22 km).

    Is Ant Island worth visiting?

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