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                      Places To Visit

                      The Ningaloo region includes some of the most pristine beaches, spectacular coral reefs and magnificent landscapes in the world. The Ningaloo Reef can even be accessed by swimming straight from the shore where you will see beautiful coral gardens, a multitude of colourful coral reef fish, sharks and turtles to name a few.

                      Below is a brief summary of places to visit in the region with links to further information and google maps to help you plan your adventure. Please contact us if you require any further advice.
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                      Bundegi Reef, Ningaloo Marine Park


                      Bundegi Reef - Close to Exmouth with snorkelling access directly from the beach to the beautiful coral gardens of the northwest Exmouth Gulf area. Boat ramp access for the Gulf and Ningaloo Reef. Humpback whales can often be spotted resting in the calm Gulf waters between July and November. 
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                      Cape Range National Park with views to Exmouth Gulf

                      Cape Range National Park
                      - Spectacular rugged terrain of the Cape Range National Park. Charles Knife and Shothole Canyon access south of Exmouth.

                      Exmouth Gulf - The Gulf is one of the richest marine environments in Australia. Fringed on the east by an extensive mangrove system and on the north west by coral reefs. It is a nursery for humpback whales, dugongs and turtles.
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                      The Bombie, Ningaloo
                      Surf Spots - There are countless breaks along the Ningaloo Reef which offers some of the most secluded and spectacular surf spots in the world. The best swells occur between July and October, and Exmouth is only 2 hours north of world class surf found at Gnaraloo and Red Bluff. Near Exmouth there is also consistent surf at Surfers Beach (Dunes), the Bombie, Wobiri, Yardie Creek and the Muiron and Montebello Islands.

                      Vlaming Head Lighthouse - Amazing views of the Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth Gulf, the Indian Ocean swell, migrating whales and spectacular WA sunsets.
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                      Turquoise Bay, Ningaloo Marine Park
                      Tantabiddi Boat Ramp -  Access to the Ningaloo Marine Park.

                      Snorkelling Sites - Turquoise Bay, Oyster Stacks and Lakeside all have access to the pristine Ningaloo Reef with snorkelling directly from the beach.

                      Milyering Visitor Centre - Information centre on the Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range.

                      Sandy Bay - Idyllic and shallow white sandy beach. Great kite surfing spot.
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                      Yardie Creek, Cape Range National Park
                      Yardie Creek - Ancient gorge in the Cape Range that has permanent water. It features deep blue water and red limestone cliffs with an array of wildlife including the rare black-footed wallaby. Boat trips available.

                      Dive Sites - Dive the best sites the world famous Ningaloo Reef has to offer, walls, caves, swim-throughs and stunning corals - with massive cod, giant moray eels, sharks, and a range of fish, turtles and dolphins to keep you company! Visit Ningaloo Reef Dreaming to start your diving adventure.
                      http://www.ningaloodreaming.com  
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                      Click here to access link to Google Map and photographs of the region

                      Further Information:

                      Exmouth Visitor Centre

                      Australia's Coral Coast

                      Tourism Western Australia
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