Exmouth

Western Australia's gateway to Ningaloo Reef and whale-shark season.

Exmouth is a small town on Western Australia's North West Cape, the gateway to Ningaloo Reef — one of the world's largest fringing coral reefs and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The reef sits within easy swimming distance of the beach, and from March through August whale sharks gather offshore in one of the planet's most reliable interaction sites.

Highlights

• Swim with whale sharks (March–August)
• Snorkel Turquoise Bay's drift lane
• Cape Range National Park gorges
• Humpback whale swims (August–October)
• Manta-ray and reef snorkel tours
• Yardie Creek wildlife boat cruise

Best Time to Visit

April through October brings cooler dry-season weather and the whale-shark and humpback seasons. November through March is hot and humid.

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