Onslow is located on the mid-coast of Western Australia, a 2-hour Qantas or Virgin flight from Perth, or 1,400km drive on sealed roads. Onslow is the gateway and mainland hub for exploring the Mackerel Islands, situated 22km / 45 minute trip by boat across.
ONSLOW BEACH RESORT ADDRESS
The Onslow Beach Resort is situated on the corner of Second Avenue and Third Street, Onslow Western Australia 6710.
A BEACH TOWN NESTLED BETWEEN EXMOUTH & KARRATHA
Situated between Exmouth and Karratha, this beachside town is a 4-hour drive north from Exmouth or 3-hour drive south from Karratha. Scenic flights are also available from Exmouth with Ningaloo Aviation and from Karratha with Aviair, or from various departure points in regional WA with Nationwest Aviation. Direct flights between Perth and Onslow are available on Qantas and Virgin Australia.
HOW TO GET TO ONSLOW FROM PERTH
By Air – Qantas and Virgin Australia offer 2-hour flights from Perth to Onslow.
By Road – 1,400km or one and a half day’s drive on fully sealed roads from Perth to Onslow.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Onslow Road runs about 80km off the North West Coastal Highway, which connects the main towns of Geraldton, Carnarvon, Exmouth, Karratha and Port Hedland, or off the Great Northern Highway which connects from Broome.
If you’re road tripping through the stunning Karijini National Park, the Nanutarra Munjina Road will connect you with the N W Coastal Highway then the Onslow Road, and takes approximately 5 hour’s drive time.
The turnoff is easily visible and is a sealed road, making your drive an easy and safe one to embark on.
If you’ve not considered taking the divert to Onslow on your drive between Exmouth, Karijini and Karratha, add it to your list! Travelling the heart of the inland Pilbara region plus venturing out to the coast and islands is highly recommended to get a true outback Australian experience. You can also discover Western Australia’s best kept secret at the Mackerel Islands, located 22km / 45 minutes by boat from Onslow, or a 30 minute scenic flight transfer from Exmouth – stay in spacious beachfront accommodation and experience world-class fishing, snorkelling off the fringing reefs, boating, bird watching, whale migration (in season) and serious relaxation time.
APPROXIMATE DISTANCES & DRIVING TIMES
Perth to Onslow: 1,400km – 14 hours & 30 minutes
Geraldton to Onslow: 965km – 9 hours & 45 minutes
Carnarvon to Onslow: 495km – 5 hours
Exmouth to Onslow: 400km – 4 hours
Karratha to Onslow: 300km – 3 hours & 15 minutes
Karijini National Park to Onslow: 450km – 5 hours & 30 minutes
Port Hedland to Onslow: 540km – 5 hours & 30 minutes
Broome to Onslow: 1,130km – 11 hours & 20 minutes
AIRPORT TRANSFERS & TAXIS
Airport transfers are available on our mini-bus, please contact reception on +61 8 9184 6586 or email [email protected] to arrange. A taxi service also operates from the Onslow Airport.
ITINERARIES & MAPS TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
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