Industry
The Commission was established in late 1992 as a Statutory Authority of the State Government of Western Australia with a mandate to lead and support the sustainable development of the Pilbara region. The Pilbara Cites Office was transferred to the Commission in October 2012, streamlining the governance and leadership of the coordination and delivery of the Pilbara Cites Vision and providing greater capacity and authority to the Commission to lead development in the Pilbara.
The Indian Ocean Rock Lobster Company was formed by the Thompson family of Cervantes. Located on the beach front in Cervantes, just 17 kilometers from the famous Pinnacles National Park, the lobster processing factory offers the complete lobster experience from lobster pot to cooking pot! Based on the shores of the Coral Coast the Lobster Shack is a two hour coastal drive north of Perth, Western Australia. The Indian Ocean Rock Lobster Company is a family owned lobster processing operation that specialises in the elusive Western Rock Lobster.
The Lobster Shack provides a close up encounter with the most valued single species fishery in Australia - the Western Rock Lobster. Jump on board the 'Shack Attack', a state of art lobster fishing vessel which enables our visitors to experience a day in the life of a lobster fishermen. Once back at shore , see how the lobsters are processed in the factory and packaged up to be sent live to destinations all over the world. If pot pulling isn't for you, why not get a firsthand look into the regions multi million dollar lobster industry by taking a tour of the live lobster processing plant at Indian Ocean Rock Lobster.
Fishing is a way of life for us here at the Lobster Shack, we live, breathe and sleep it and have done so for the past 60 years. Join the Shack Attack fishing charters and experience the Thompson families untouched fishing ground that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Join the Lobster Shack for a Seal Watching tour in Cervantes Islands, where you will see the Australian Sea Lion - one of the world’s rarest seals. As well as the Sea Lions, on board the Shack Attack you will have the unique experience of viewing the world famous Pinnacles from the ocean.
Our qualified staff will ensure you have an unforgettable experience.
The Lobster Shack provides a close up encounter with the most valued single species fishery in Australia - the Western Rock Lobster. Jump on board the 'Shack Attack', a state of art lobster fishing vessel which enables our visitors to experience a day in the life of a lobster fishermen. Once back at shore , see how the lobsters are processed in the factory and packaged up to be sent live to destinations all over the world. If pot pulling isn't for you, why not get a firsthand look into the regions multi million dollar lobster industry by taking a tour of the live lobster processing plant at Indian Ocean Rock Lobster.
Fishing is a way of life for us here at the Lobster Shack, we live, breathe and sleep it and have done so for the past 60 years. Join the Shack Attack fishing charters and experience the Thompson families untouched fishing ground that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Join the Lobster Shack for a Seal Watching tour in Cervantes Islands, where you will see the Australian Sea Lion - one of the world’s rarest seals. As well as the Sea Lions, on board the Shack Attack you will have the unique experience of viewing the world famous Pinnacles from the ocean.
Our qualified staff will ensure you have an unforgettable experience.
