Recherche Archipelago

The Archipelago of the Recherche, known locally as the Bay of Isles, is a group of 105 islands, and over 1200 "obstacles to shipping", off the south coast of Western Australia.
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  • Type: Island
  • Description: group of 105 islands in southern Western Australia
  • Also known as: Archipelago of the Recherche” and “islands of the Recherche

Recherche Archipelago

Latitude
-34.0956° or 34° 5′ 44″ south
Longitude
123.14541° or 123° 8′ 44″ east
Open location code
4QQ5W43W+Q5
Geo­Names ID
2062636
Wiki­data ID
Q1819363
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In Other Languages

From Bulgarian to Swedish—“Recherche Archipelago” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Flinders Peak and Middle Island.

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