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West Island

West Island is an island in Roper Gulf Region, Northern Territory.

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West Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

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

Best time to visit West Island

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

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

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

How to reach West Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -15.58939, 136.56076. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near West Island

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit West Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near West Island?

    Nearby: Barranyi (North Island) National Park (sanctuary, 41 km), Yathangka Beach (beach, 5 km), Limiyimiyila Beach (beach, 15 km), South West Island (river spot, 23 km), Skull Island (river spot, 31 km), Water Beach (beach, 32 km).