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  • A Peaceful Afternoon Fishing On the Banks of the Creek

    A Peaceful Afternoon Fishing On the Banks of the Creek

    A Peaceful Afternoon Fishing On the Banks of the Creek
  • As Featured on Two Episodes of "Fishing Australia" with Rob Paxevanos - See Video Clips Below Right

    As Featured on Two Episodes of "Fishing Australia" with Rob Paxevanos - See Video Clips Below Right

    As Featured on Two Episodes of "Fishing Australia" with Rob Paxevanos - See Video Clips Below Right
  • The Two of You, Together, Forever, Just the Two of You...

    The Two of You, Together, Forever, Just the Two of You...

    The Two of You, Together, Forever, Just the Two of You...
  • Exmouth Gulf and Wilderness Island... the Land of a Thousand Stunning Sunsets...

    Exmouth Gulf and Wilderness Island... the Land of a Thousand Stunning Sunsets...

    Exmouth Gulf and Wilderness Island... the Land of a Thousand Stunning Sunsets...
  • The Stars at Night Are BRILLIANT... See Them Breaking Through at Dusk...

    The Stars at Night Are BRILLIANT... See Them Breaking Through at Dusk...

    The Stars at Night Are BRILLIANT... See Them Breaking Through at Dusk...
  • In the Afterglow, Basking and Reminiscing on a Balmy Evening.

    In the Afterglow, Basking and Reminiscing on a Balmy Evening.

    In the Afterglow, Basking and Reminiscing on a Balmy Evening.
  • However You Spend Your Day it's at Your Pace.

    However You Spend Your Day it's at Your Pace.

    However You Spend Your Day it's at Your Pace.
  • Ahhh the Serenity...

    Ahhh the Serenity...

    Ahhh the Serenity...
  • The Secluded & Private Island Getaway Safari Cabins

    The Secluded & Private Island Getaway Safari Cabins

    The Secluded & Private Island Getaway Safari Cabins

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Wilderness Island - "Where the World Has Paused"

Wilderness Island is a fishing and ecological paradise in Exmouth Gulf in North West Australia that offers small groups an exclusive and unforgettable experience on their own private island.


In an untouched environment fishermen, families and nature lovers alike can enjoy the beauty of the Island and its surrounding waters and experience a range of activities such as fishing, whale watching, snorkelling, kayaking, bird watching, exploring, star gazing or just simply relaxing.


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Your hospitality rocks!!

Your hospitality rocks!!

Big thanks to Jim & Kim for a great week. Your hospitality rocks!! Have not eaten so well since I was last here. Great to see & hear your plans for the future – this a truly beautiful place to come. Matt C. …
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Thank you so much for giving me a magical and truly remarkable time here on Wilderness Island.

Thank you so much for giving me a magical and truly remarkable time here on Wilderness Island.

Thank you so much for giving me a magical and truly remarkable time here on Wilderness Island. What you have here is one of a kind, unique and wild experience. I have learned a lot as a woofer, the cooking has been a pleasure as well. Best luck with the future and your new cabins. I am sure it will …
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What an awesome set up – you guys have done a fantastic job.

What an awesome set up – you guys have done a fantastic job.

Definitely not what I was expecting! What an awesome set up – you guys have done a fantastic job. Thanks so much for having me + the boys, I will definitely return to take advantage of the fish + crabs. Lisa, Perth WA …
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Take care and continue to dream!

Take care and continue to dream!

Dear Jim & Kim What a great week we’ve had! Thanks for sharing your beautiful island with us. We can see your vision coming to fruition soon, keep up the hard work. We will share our adventures of Wilderness Island with all we meet on our travels… “ I caught a 8 kg Queenie on 4kg line, …
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The best compliment is to say I will be back…

The best compliment is to say I will be back…

To the crew @ Wilderness. The best compliment is to say I will be back – Relaxing, great stay BAM …
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Awesome Job Mate!!

Awesome Job Mate!!

Awesome Job Mate!! Verrry impressed, great set up, can’t wait to get back. Gonna start planning now!!! Cheers Mate – Steve …
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Great place – great people and great fishing!!

Great place – great people and great fishing!!

Great place – great people and great fishing!! Ticks all the boxes! But buy a map to put on the wall just of this area. Cheers Ian …
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Wonderful friends on a magic Island…

Wonderful friends on a magic Island…

Wonderful friends on a magic Island, guided onto the big fish by Mick and Shane and skippered on top of the fishing by captain Jim. Each day on the boat was a fun filled event: full of fish and laugher and screams of catching the fish … and the bait fishing by the master of lake mangroves! Kim and …
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What a bloody wonderful set up

What a bloody wonderful set up

What a bloody wonderful set up thanks for an opportunity to come over and check out our camp. At the best hope to be back to stay soon. Regards Dave Miller …
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Great job Jim.

Great job Jim.

Great job Jim. Had a ball watching big fish belt the s#*t out of each other fighting over poppers, finally got amongst Jacky Jack after listening to your advice, great food + good laughs on the pirate ship in the evening – Keep it up Jackson Doughty …
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Thank you for another magical stay on Wilderness Island.

Thank you for another magical stay on Wilderness Island.

Thank you for another magical stay on Wilderness Island. Once again the hospitality was fantastic and the Harvey beef was sensational. See you all again soon in Paradise. With love, Sonia, Richard, Jack, Harry and Nina …
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Wonderfully Wicked Wilderness.

Wonderfully Wicked Wilderness.

Wonderfully Wicked Wilderness. Thank you for a fantastic week, wish we could stay longer, but we will definitely be back!!! I think we have all been captured by the magic that is wilderness – Fabulous fishing beautiful vistas and great company. See you next time. Ps. Look after …
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Keep up the fantastic work boys and thanks for looking after this little piece of Australia and it’s wildlife.

Keep up the fantastic work boys and thanks for looking after this little piece of Australia and it’s wildlife.

Thanks very much for a fantastic four days of fishing and relaxing. Two weeks ago over a fine bottle of Whisky, Gavin and I decided we needed a break: Week later all was confirmed and booked and a day later we were on our way. Hit the water at about 9:00 to head to Wilderness Island: by 10:30 we had …
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Testimonials, Tales & Client Raves

"One of the best fishing trips I've ever been on: a truly unique experience with the best flats fishing in Australia...I'll be back." - Rob Paxevanos, Host of "Fishing Australia".
"The best flats for fly fishing in Australia" - Peter Morse, Angler & Writer for "Fishing Wild"
The best light tackle sports fishing I have ever done. Fantastic place! - Russell Waterman, "Western Angler"
Thanks for such a great experience. This was one of the best holidays I’ve ever had! But it has ruined my enjoyment of fishing in Perth forever… I’ll be back. - Paul Tuchwell

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