Destination Profile - Exmouth, Western Australia
The NorthWest Cape covers a huge area with the Ningaloo reef stretching 260 km from slightly north of Exmouth to Amherst Point, south of Coral Bay. Exmouth is a small town of approximately 2500 people and is situated 1270 km north of Perth. Exmouth is blessed with a fantastic climate. With no wet season, it's dry and warm all year. In summer months the daytime temperatures range from the mid to high 30's while a typical winters day reaches around 25 degrees. Water temperatures vary throughout the year from 18-28 degrees making for perfect beach weather all year.
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 m 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 m 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.
This destination is part of the Western Wedge Safari Australian Adventure.
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