Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth and Coral Bay Tourism, Accommodation and Hotels

Exmouth is located at the northern end of the famous Ningaloo Reef on the tip of the North West Cape of Western Australia, 1,270 kilometers north of Perth. A unique location, Exmouth is surrounded by a world-class marine park on one side, and rugged ranges on the other, this ideal setting makes Exmouth such a great place to visit.

Central to exploring the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park and The Cape Range National Park, Exmouth boasts the "Range to Reef" experience. The Cape Range National Park which has some spectacular gorges is an area of 50,580 hectares and is to the west of Exmouth with the Shot Hole and Charles Knife canyons 23 kilometers to the south.

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Coral Bay is situated 1132kms north of Perth, 153 kms south of Exmouth and 227 north west of Carnarvon. Coral Bay is the southern gateway to the 260 kilometre long Ningaloo Reef. 

What started off as a quiet 'hideaway', has over the last 40 years become one of Western Australia's most popular tourist destinations with its unique marine environment, diverse flora and fauna, and idyllic, isolated location.

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Ningaloo Reef comprises 200 species of hard corals and 50 species of soft corals with over 520 species of fish. The reefs close proximity to the shoreline means it is easily accessible, being a diver's and snorkeller's paradise. The Ningaloo Reef is famous for Whale Sharks, Mantarays, Humpback whales, Dugongs, Turtles, Potato Cod and hundreds of other different fish species.

Swim with Whale Sharks, snorkelling and diving the reefs, or just wandering along the shoreline exploring the crystal clear waters, gives you an appreciation and close up view of the aquatic world and nature at its premium. 

Whale Sharks - Every year from April to July following the mass spawning of coral, the world’s biggest species of fish congregate in the Ningaloo Marine Park. 

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Each year Exmouth celebrates the arrival of these spectacular visitors to Ningaloo Reef. From April to July following the mass spawning of coral, the world’s biggest species of fish, after slowly passing through the tropical waters of the oceans, congregate in the Ningaloo Marine Park.

Known as the ‘gentle giants’ of Ningaloo. The Exmouth Whale Shark Festival marks this event with an official opening to the whale shark season that extends April to July. During this period, locals and tourists from afar swim with the sharks, enjoying what has become a unique world class eco-tourism experience with a wild marine animal. 

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Humpback whales visit the Ningaloo Reef between June to November each year migrating twice annually through the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park into the Exmouth Gulf. The first visit occurs in autumn during their northern migration, and they return in their southern migration each spring.

Female Humpback Whales give birth in the deeper offshore waters where whales and their calves then spend their time frolicking in the calm Exmouth Gulf waters.

Visits to the Exmouth Gulf waters and Ningaloo Marine Park, in season, can see these magnificent creatures as they migrate to or from the area. Spectacular shows of "breaching" or an inquisitive humpback whale calf approaching the Whale Watching tour boat, just metres away from you, gives an in-sight into these magnificent marine animals. 

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Ningaloo Marine Park protects one of Australia’s most important tracts of reef - the Ningaloo Reef. The park stretches from Bundegi Beach near Exmouth for 260 km along the West Coast to Amherst Point south of Coral Bay.

The reef protects a lagoon that is on average only 2-4 metres deep and is rich in marine life. It is unique because of this and its close proximity to the coast - in many areas it is only 5-10 metres offshore allowing for easy access from the coast. Some 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish have been recorded in the park. There are limitless snorkel sites along the Ningaloo coastline and a variety of ways to access them. You can experience the Ningaloo Reef from a dive boat, catamaran, coral viewing boat, sea kayak, from the air on a scenic flight, or by snorkelling from the beach. 

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Coral Reef Viewing tours operate from either Exmouth or Coral Bay. These tours from glass bottom boats gives you a close up, panoramic view, of the Ningaloo Reef's diverse marine eco systems.

Experience the hard and soft corals and a huge array of marine life - brightly coloured fish, turtles, rays, and many other exciting varieties of fish that makes the Ningaloo Reef their home. 

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With the continental shelf only kilometres offshore, fishing and the Ningaloo Reef go hand in hand. There are many opportunities for beach, reef and game fishing in the diverse environment of Ningaloo. Sanctuary zones are special conservation zones where fishing is strictly prohibited but there are many other areas in the Marine Park where the fishing is superb.

Land based fishing is a popular recreational pastime as there are many different species to be caught. Beach fishing often produces surprising reef species while fishing in Exmouth Gulf turns up a variety of estuarine species. Mud crabbing and squid fishing are also popular activities. Enquire locally about what’s on the bite! 

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Ningaloo Reef Dive Sites - Diving on these sites are with Diving Tours from Exmouth 

Navy Pier - The Navy Pier is rated by many world famous diving figures as one of the best pier dives anywhere.

Muiron Islands  - The environment of these two islands just 9.8 nautical miles off the tip of the North West Cape is tranquil. Warm tropical waters teeming with marine life surround the uninhabited islands.

Lighthouse Bay - There are a number of excellent dive sites in the Lighthouse Bay area, including Blizzard Reef, The Labyrinth and Helga’s Tunnels. 

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