Located within the Ningaloo Marine Park is Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Park covers an area of ocean 260kms long and 20kms wide, covering 5,000 sq kms, starting at Emherst Point near Coral Bay, up to Bendegi Beach near Exmouth. Being one of the largest fringing reefs in the world allows for fantastic access to many stunning spots to explore only a short distance from the beach.
Found at the northern end of the reef and around 1,300 kms north of Perth is Exmouth, a great place to base yourself while you explore the reef. The climate at Exmouth is nice year round, with no wet season, and summer maximum temperatures averaging 37 degrees Celsius, and winter maximum average temperature is 24 degrees Celsius. Exmouth has many tour options available for exploring the reef, from coral viewing to snorkelling, whale watching and scuba diving. Exmouth is also a great spot for fishing, including big game fishing, and if you don’t have your own boat, charters are available to get you out to that spot.
There are over 500 species of fish and 250 species of Coral found within the Ningaloo Marine Park. From March to June you may be lucky enough to swim with the massive whale sharks which can grow up to 18 metres, while the giant Mantra Ray gently glides through the water below you. If you are there between May and October, then look out for the Humpback Whales as they migrate to their breeding grounds, and keep an eye out for dolphins and turtles all year round as they make the reef their home. If you want to witness something truly spectacular however, approximately 10 to 12 days after the full moon for March and April divers and snorkelers can witness the coral spawning.
When it’s time to relax and stay onshore, there are many beautiful beaches you can relax on, and with this with a 4WD can venture a little further and get to some secluded places. For snorkelling try Lakeside, Turquoise Bay, Turquoise Bay Drift Snorkel and Oyster Stacks. For the swimmers, try Bendegi Beach, Coral Bay and Turquoise Bay. As always, take extreme care when swimming in the beaches. Contact the Exmouth Visitor Centre and they will point you in the right direction and give you advice on tours etc.
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