Exmouth, WA
Welcome to Exmouth
Welcome to Exmouth, home to Live Ningaloo and the stunning Ningaloo Reef! Located on the Exmouth Gulf coast, approximately 1260km north of Perth and halfway between Perth and Broome, this vibrant town attracts visitors from far and wide. With a population of around 2,200 residents (10,000 – 20,000 during peak season), Exmouth offers a range of amenities you can find a useful interactive map by clicking here. Remember to book accommodations and tours in advance due to high demand.
Getting to Exmouth is easy. Qantas Airways provides daily flights from Perth (PER), the capital city of Western Australia, to Learmonth Airport (LEA). If you prefer a road trip, take the awe-inspiring Coral Coast Highway and explore Western Australia’s beauty. Avis Australia and Hertz Australia offer one-way hire cars for those who want a combination of a fly and drive experience. Integrity Coach Lines offers hassle-free travel between Perth, Exmouth, Tom Price (Karijini National Park), and Broome, with flexible Hop On Hop Off passes.
Cape Range National Park
Just 40km from Exmouth, the Cape Range National Park stretches along the western edge of the North West Cape and features rugged limestone ranges, deep canyons and 50km of pristine sandy beaches.
Gorges and sanctuary areas provide a haven for wildlife, including emus, echidnas, reptiles and wallabies. A stunning bloom of wildflowers can be enjoyed in winter, including some species only found in this area. Over 700 caves have been discovered in the arid limestone of the park, and there likely are many more.
Turquoise Bay
Turquoise Bay, located within the national park, is a beautiful beach to spend an afternoon
relaxing, swimming and snorkelling. The white sand beach allows entry to the clear waters and the Ningaloo Reef just metres from shore. Strong currents allow you to drift over the reef on a snorkelling adventure.
Yardie Creek
Located within the Cape Range National Park, Yardie Creek is a water-filled gorge with various wildlife, including the rare black-flanked rock-wallaby, numerous birds and a surprising variety of marine life. A boat tour with informative guides is one of the best ways to enjoy this part of the park or follow the walking trail.
Ningaloo Reef
The world-heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park stretches nearly 300 kilometres along the west coast of the North West Cape. It is the world’s largest fringing coral reef, accessible directly from the shore and boasting an abundance of beautiful corals and amazing marine life.
It is known as a coral reef biodiversity ‘hotspot’ and has the second-most species within a limited range of any coral reefs in the world. Ningaloo Reef is famous for the abundance of Whale Sharks that swim through its waters and also attracts significant populations of manta rays, dugongs, turtles, rays, sharks, Humpbacks and other types of whales.
Aside from joining a Whale Shark or Humpback Whale swimming tour, you can enjoy the reef by snorkelling from the beach, participating in Humpback Whale Watching, swimming in the warm water, hiring a kayak, or even taking a glass bottom boat ride.
Accommodation
A range of accommodation for every preference and budget is offered in and around Exmouth, from backpacker hostels, motels, caravan parks and wilderness camping adventures to glamorous eco-retreats and hotel brands. You can even rent a holiday home.
If you are looking to explore the southern parts of the Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay is also well worth a visit and to complement your Whale Shark tour and enjoy some extra time on the water, why not experience the Ningaloo Reef in style on a sailing, snorkelling & diving liveaboard tour with Sail Ningaloo?
Dining
Feeling hungry? Situated on the edge of the Indian Ocean, it’s no surprise that Exmouth is home to some of the world’s best seafood restaurants. If seafood isn’t your vibe, Exmouth has plenty of other dining options to feed your foodie soul.
From delicious tapas and cocktails at Exhale, pizza and beer at Whalebone Brewing, to creamy pasta and a glass of red at Whalers or a hearty meal at Froth Craft Brewery— Exmouth is home to some of the region’s best restaurants and finest produce, sure to keep you busy (and full) on those rare rainy days.
Tours
Exmouth is a popular tourist destination and famous for adventure tourism. If you’re still looking for more adventure after touring with us, there are plenty of other adventure tourism experiences in and around town, including scenic flights, surfing, stand-up paddleboard lessons, and so much more. Game fishing is also extremely popular.
