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Amazing snorkelling and wildlife
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A long drive from anywhere.
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Purpleshade Says: Surfer's beach is just a little further on from Mildura beach, just before the entry to the Cape Range National Park, and guess what, there's good surf here!At the entry to the beach is an open shack built by the surf club with high seats that look out over the bay, a...
Purpleshade Says: Vlaminghead Lighthouse is on a rocky point close to the Cape range Park and offers a wonderful view over the surrounding area. It is the only lighthouse in Australia that burns kerosene (parrafin).The wreckage in the photo is from WW2, it's too expensive to take it away.The...
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1 Review and 202 Opinions This wonderful luxury hotel is situated on the waterfront in a huge new development, which is partly...
The Health Food shop.: Want something healthy?
Purpleshade Says: The health food shop in the town centre also is a cafe which serves delicious healthy dishes.It has both an inside, air-conditioned area and a pleasant shaded are outside.Vegetarian and gluten free dishes are available. I had the most delicious bacon, lettuce and tomato...
Novotel Ningaloo Resort: New posh hotel in Exmouth!!
Purpleshade Says: This restaurant is part of the new Novotel Ningaloo Resort at Sunrise Beach, part of the new Marine developement. It's a beautifully designed area overlooking a lilly pond, swimming-pool and beautiful gardens, with first class service and food.There are 2 seating areas,...
Ningaloo Reef Resort.: It all happens at Ningaloo resort bar.
Openseas Says: Ningaloo Reef Resort is where it all happens, as there is a fabulous bar and bistro which caters for almost everyone.The usual happening event is to firstly watch the stunning sunset from the beach lookout and wander back to the bar, mixing with all the other enthusiastic...
Openseas Says: From Perth you can catch a coach to Coral Bay. If on a budget you have an option of catching a backpackers bus to Coral Bay which takes approx 2 days.Coach Services: Operate daily from Perth and pass this village. www.greyhound.com.au Backpackers : www.easyriders.com.au -...
Openseas Says: Coral Coast Tours and Coral Bay Adventures will also pick you up from the airport. Ring to book 08 9948 5190 or 08 9942 5955.Coral Coast Tours and Coral Bay Adventures will also pick you up from the airport. Ring to book 08 9948 5190 or 08 9942...
Purpleshade Says: This craft market is held on Sunday's from 9-12am (sensible tourist hours, not like many that start at 6 am and are over by 10). There were some very pretty things on the stalls when I saw it in May, though only a few of them. I'm told there is a lot more in the...
Purpleshade Says: Brumby's is a chain of baker's shops in Australia, each small shop having it's own bakery.Everything is fresh and delicous and of the highest qualitiy. Their pies, pasties, pastries and cakes are great for a snack.Tea, coffee and cold drinks are also available, and there's...
Openseas Says: Accommodation.There is limited places to stay at this amazing place, so you really have to take what is offered and enjoy the ultimate experience regarding swimming off shore on a spectacular reef.I have noted all accommodation within this region.Ningaloo Reef Retreat....
Openseas Says: Coral Bay is blessed with perfect weather, with no wet season it remains warm and dry throughout the year. Summer temperatures range between mid to high 30's whilst winter's average is around 25 degrees .Perfect for swimming all through the year with wonderful water...
Purpleshade Says: Exmouth is in a cyclone area and during the months of January, February and March there is always the risk of a major cyclone hitting the town.Most buildings are 'cyclone proof', ie built substantionaly more strongly than usual to withstand all but the most major of...
Purpleshade Says: Kangaroos have no road sense whatsoever, and are often close to or in the road and may bound in front of your car if startled.From when the sun begins to go down, all night and until well after dawn, they are the particularly active and difficult to see.Please drive slowly...
Almost everything is expensive.
Purpleshade Says: You won't need a lot of clothes, it's hot, extremely hot in the summer! You are likely to be uncomfortable in synthetic materials-forget the stockings. Don't forget sunhat and sunglasses.There is practically no night life (except a pub and a few restaurants), so you won't...
Openseas Says: Basically you only need shorts/ t-shirts and swimmers. Evening wear is shorts and flip flops.everything about this resort is casual.....so you do not need to bring anything flash as you will look out of place.
Purpleshade Says: Another beautiful beach for swimming and snorkeling, just a bit further on than The Oyster Stacks.Access to the beach is via a 500 meter track through the dunes/bush, a delightful little stroll where you are likely to see all sorts of flora and fauna, with beautiful views...
Jantz beach and turtle rookeries.
Purpleshade Says: Jantz beach has lovely sand and is a good swimming beach, situated just before you enter the Cape National Park.The dunes contain the 'turtle rookeries' where the turtles come to lay their eggs in early summer.The turtle center just before the turning tells you all about...
Birdwatching hide and mangrooves
Purpleshade Says: The road to the birdwatching hide is the first turning on the right after entering the Cape Range National Park.It's a short distance along a board walk through mangrooves. Displays inside the hide show what birds you are likely to see.
Drive to Turqouise Bay and snorkel on the reef.
Purpleshade Says: Turquoise bay is about 40 minutes drive from the town in the middle of the Cape Range National Park, so called because of the exceptional turquoise blue colour of the water.There is a tar sealed road through the park and a good unsealed raod and carpark to access the beach....
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The Ningaloo reef is accessible from many beaches in The Cape Range National Park, 40-50 mins drive south of Exmouth.
There is a small fee to enter the park.
It's a fringing reef which means it is very close to the shore, at The Oyster Stacks and South Mandu Beach it is so close that you can walk to the edge of the reef at low tide.
You should not snorkel at low tide as it is easy to damage the reef.
Fins are not really necessary if you don't want to go our far, but you will need reef shoes to protect your feet as the broken bits of coral are sharp.
At Turquoise Bay, the reef is about 30 metres off shore, still very easy even if you are not a strong swimmer. Again, fins are not really necessary if you don't want to go our far, but you will need reef shoes to protect your feet as the broken bits of coral are sharp.
This beach is suitable for snorkelling at high and low tide.
At Coral Bay the reef is about 50 metres offshore, but many large fish come into the lagoon which is very shallow.
Glass bottomed boats go out from here for those who do not want to swim/snorkel. Departure times vary according to the tide. Book in advance as they are often full.
The reef here is quite unspoiled, but as with all reefs extremely fragile.
Please observe some basic precautions to protect the reef.
1. Don't stand on the corals, as well as the possibility of cutting yourself, it damages them.
2. Take all your rubbish home with you, and be especially careful with plastic bags. To a turtle, a floating bag looks like the jellyfish they feed on, but if they swallow them they die.
3. It is illegal to remove anything from the beach in the park. The coral and shells are extremely beautiful, but you cannot take them home with you. Even dead coral and empty shells are essential to maintain the ecological balance.
Other beaches are popular for fishing, both from the beach and off shore. Many off-shore fishing trips are available with all equipment provided.
Equipment: Snorkleling equipment is available for hire at Coral Bay, but if you want to go more than once or twice you might as well buy your own.
The camping and fishing shop in Exmouth town center has a large selection of camping and fishing equipment.
Bait and some equipment is available in Coral Bay
Updated May 28, 2008
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