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Ningaloo Coast, Western Australia
There is no better base for Ningaloo
Whale sharks, manta rays and a fringing reef you can swim to from the beach. Exmouth Marina Apartments put you minutes from the water and the gateway to Cape Range National Park.
Right in the middle of it all
Reef mornings, marina evenings
From the marina you can be snorkelling Ningaloo before breakfast, exploring Cape Range by lunch and watching the sun drop over the water from your balcony by evening. Everything is close.
5 min to the boat ramp and town centre
40 min to Turquoise Bay and Cape Range
Bucket-list experiences
Things to do in Exmouth
Swim with whale sharks
Exmouth is one of the few places on earth where you can reliably swim alongside whale sharks. Licensed tour boats leave the marina through the season for a guided day on the water.
- Full day tour
- Mar to Aug
Snorkel the Ningaloo Reef
One of the only large fringing reefs you can reach straight off the beach. Turquoise Bay and Oyster Stacks deliver coral and fish life within metres of the shore.
- Beach access
- Coral & reef fish
Explore Cape Range National Park
Rugged gorges, empty beaches and walking trails sit just south of town. Drive the range for canyon lookouts then cool off in the bays along the coast road.
- Gorges & trails
- 40 min drive
Cast a line for the big one
Bluewater and estuary fishing are world class here. Launch from the marina ramp minutes from your door, or join a charter chasing mackerel, tuna and billfish.
- Marina ramp
- Charters available
More to discover
Around the Cape
Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
Sunset views over the cape and a prime spot for spotting passing humpbacks in season.
Turquoise & Sandy Bay
Postcard beaches with easy reef access and sheltered swimming for all ages.
Ningaloo Marine Park
A World Heritage marine park protecting the reef, its turtles, rays and whale sharks.
Yardie Creek Gorge
A short boat cruise or walk through a dramatic red gorge in Cape Range.
The Navy Pier
Rated among the worlds best shore dives, teeming with fish, rays and reef sharks.
Jurabi Turtle Centre
Learn about nesting turtles and join ranger guided night viewing in season.
Microlight flights
See the reef, the cape and the marina from the air on a scenic flight.
SS Mildura wreck
A rusting cattle steamer off the point, visible from the shore at low tide.
Ningaloo Visitor Centre
Tour bookings, maps and local advice for planning your days on the coast.
When to visit
The reef year, season by season
Mar–Aug
Whale shark season
Jun–Nov
Humpback whales
All year
Snorkel & dive
Apr–Oct
Best walking weather