Abrolhos Islands & Batavia Shipwreck W/Pink Lake (Geraldton)

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Begin the morning by flying over the city of Geraldton to the Abrolhos Islands.

The Abrolhos Islands are a chain of 122 islands and associated coral reefs in the Indian Ocean, approximately 65 kilometres off the west coast of Australia.

It is the southernmost true coral reef in the Indian Ocean, one of the highest latitude reef systems in the world and one of the most important seabird breeding sites.

Composed of three groups of 40 islands each, The Abrolhos boasts an incredible range of marine life and spectacular coral gardens that are excellent for diving and snorkeling while sea lions, dolphins and migratory whales are often spotted in the area.

You overfly the Pelsaert Group before heading North to the Wallabi Group, landing on East Wallabi Island, known for its beautiful coral and turquoise bays where a delicious afternoon tea with tea and coffee is served (included).

Continue flying over the breathtaking Abrolhos Islands coral atolls and the site of the historical Batavia shipwreck.

This Dutch ship which was wrecked on Morning Reef in the Abrolhos Islands in 1629.

Dozens drowned while the survivors including 125 men, women and children were then murdered by a mutinous merchant.

On the return to Geraldton fly over the unique Hutt Lagoon Pink Lake near Port Gregory.

The lake contains a pink hue created by presence of carotenoid-producing algae Dunaliella salina, a source of ß-carotene, a food-coloring agent and source of vitamin A.

The Pink Lake is approximately 70 square kilometers with most of it lying a few meters below sea level and fed by marine waters through springs.

After circling the lake head back along the coastal to the Geraldton airport.