The Peron Islands are two low laying islands off the west coast of the Northern Territory of Australia. They are about 5 km off Channel Point. Channel Point forms the northern end of Anson Bay which includes the mouth of the Daly River.
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The smaller South Peron Island lies about 3 km to the southeast of the more dominant North Peron Island. The two are separated by a very shallow channel that is well exposed during a spring low tide. The northern narrow tip of the north island has the distinguishing feature of a relatively tall round hill that can be seen from as far north as Point Blaze at the southern end of Fog Bay, or approximately 20 kilometres away on a clear day. The islands are uninhabited save for the occasional recreational anglers using the area for temporary camping during fishing trips. The nearest population is the small community of Channel Point on the adjacent mainland.
During World War 2 the RAAF established a radar station on North Peron Island, to enable detection and interception of incoming Japanese aircraft.
North Peron Island contains a breeding colony of Australian Pelicans that is possibly of national significance.[1] The islands are part of the Anson Bay, Daly and Reynolds River Floodplains Important Bird Area (IBA), identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for large numbers of waterbirds.[2]