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Notable river spot · Shire of Broome, Western Australia

Direction Island

Direction Island is a river spot in Shire of Broome, Western Australia.

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Direction 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 Direction 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 Direction Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -16.42667, 123.15056. 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 Direction Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Direction Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Direction Island?

    Nearby: Sunday Island (river spot, 5 km), Rat Island (river spot, 5 km), Leonie Island (river spot, 8 km), Middle Island (river spot, 9 km), One Arm Point (beach, 10 km), Malumbo Anchorage (beach, 14 km).

    Is Direction Island worth visiting?

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