{"id":4006,"date":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T00:00:00","slug":"things-to-do-in-exmouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/holiday-ideas\/holiday-destinations\/western-australia\/things-to-do-in-exmouth","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Exmouth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The natural wonders of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/d\/3586\/exmouth\">Exmouth<\/a> will leave you in awe. Located on the Coral Coast of Western Australia and on the doorstep of famous Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth has some of the most incredible beaches and wildlife encounters you can have anywhere. \rHere are 10 things to see and do, from travel expert, Craig Makepeace.\r\n<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11 alignalignfull-width\" src=\"\/holiday-ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/7jc9mlRIctTHcGyW9aFapF\/0a65723d879ecdd74e5b2eb77735475b\/chris-galbraith-7XAM0J3dNQM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in exmouth - Ningaloo Reef beach Australia - Photo by Chris Galbraith\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a name=\"Ningaloo_Marine_Park\">Ningaloo Marine Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Ningaloo Reef is Australia\u2019s largest and most accessible fringing reef. It stretches for 300 kilometres and is protected by Ningaloo Marine Park. And it\u2019s just a stone\u2019s throw from Exmouth.\r\n\n\r\nIt\u2019s why most people come to the town of Exmouth, and when they say accessible, you can just walk in off one of the beaches and be snorkelling 10 metres from shore. No 60 minute high speed boat rides like the Great Barrier Reef.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re in town to snorkel and need equipment and advice on the best spots, go see the guys at Tackleworld, they\u2019ll have you kitted out in no time.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\r2. <a name=\"Cape_Range_National_Park\">Cape Range National Park<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nCape Range National Park\u2019s boundary is just 40 kilometres from town and is a spectacular park of rugged limestone ranges, deep canyons and 50 kilometres of incredible beaches, including our favourites listed below.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\r\nMake your first stop the Milyering Visitors Centre, located in the heart of the park and chat with the friendly staff. The centre features interpretive information with videos, models and graphic displays to help make your visit informative. It\u2019s also a handy bathroom break once you\u2019ve driven out from town.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <a name=\"Turquoise_Bay\">Turquoise Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nTurquoise Bay is not only one of the most picturesque beaches in WA, it\u2019s one of the best snorkelling spots within Cape Range as you\u2019re swimming within metres of Ningaloo Reef. The \u201cBay\u201d is brilliant for swimming, snorkelling or just a relaxing family beach day.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe popular drift snorkel is one of the coolest snorkelling experiences you can have. Park at the \u201cdrift\u201d car park for direct access to the beach, then swim out a few metres and let the current carry you north, making sure you exit before the sand bar which is prone to strong currents.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <a name=\"Sandy_Bay\">Sandy Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nParadise greets you when you arrive at Sandy Bay, and if you\u2019re lucky like us you\u2019ll have this beach all to yourself \u2013 that\u2019s the beauty about WA beaches, less crowds.\r\n\r\n\r\nSandy Bay is that postcard perfect beach with endless white sand, crystal clear water and dark blue skies. The shallow waters make it an excellent beach for kids, and when the wind is right apparently it\u2019s a popular place for kite surfers.\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\rThe snorkelling here isn\u2019t as good as Turquoise Bay but grab your towel, bring your own shade and supplies for a picnic with prime positioning overlooking the beach \u2013 there\u2019s plenty of space.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <a name=\"Diving\">Diving<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nWe don\u2019t dive, preferring to stick to snorkelling, but we have it on good authority from our friend who used to work at Exmouth Dive Centre who says if you get a chance to go diving, do the Navy Pier dive. One of the BEST dives you\u2019ll ever do. And she\u2019s done plenty of them around the world.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <a name=\"Jurabi_Turtle_Centre\">Jurabi Turtle Centre<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nGreen turtles, loggerhead turtles and hawksbill turtles nest on mainland beaches adjacent to Ningaloo Reef and hatchlings may be sighted during turtle nesting season between November and April. The Jurabi Turtle Centre located 13 kilometres from Exmouth is an interpretive educational facility worth a look. They help manage turtle-visitor interaction and minimise disturbance on nesting marine turtles along the Ningaloo coast.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <a name=\"Yardie_Creek_Gorge\">Yardie Creek Gorge<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nAt the end of the sealed road in Cape Range you come to Yardie Creek. Here you can explore the spectacular gorge either on foot via walking trails or on a Yardie Creek boat tour.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe one hour return Yardie Gorge Trail along the cliffs offers brilliant views and the chance to spot the local rock wallabies. The only downer can be the pesky flies, depending on time of year. It can also get very HOT here in summer so best to walk early in the morning and bring adequate fluids.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Swim with <a name=\"Whale_Sharks\">Whale Sharks<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nExmouth is probably most famous as the place for swimming with the incredible whale sharks, the world\u2019s biggest fish. These massive but harmless to humans filter feeders can grow up to 18m long. This is a seasonal experience from April to July when they congregate along the Ningaloo Reef and is a bucket list moment for many. \r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <a name=\"Charles_Knife_Canyon\">Charles Knife Canyon<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nDriving the Charles Knife Canyon you might feel like you\u2019re in the south west USA, not on the west coast of Australia. The un-sealed road follows the ridges of Cape Range NP and takes you high up into the sky providing breathtaking views down into the multi-coloured gorges and all the way to the coast.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<p>There are several lookout points along the way and keep driving until you can drive no more and loop back around. No need to have a four-wheel drive, our two-wheel drive handled it no worries!\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Sunset at <a name=\"Vlaming_Head_Lighthouse\">Vlaming Head Lighthouse<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>\nWhy not end your day with a spectacular view of Ningaloo Reef and witness a famous Western Australian sunset. Bring some nibbles, a bottle of wine and watch the sun go down below the horizon with the Vlaming Head Lighthouse as your backdrop. You might even be lucky and spot humpback whales migrating south in season.\r<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The things to do in Exmouth will leave you in awe. 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