The Ningaloo 礁 is Western Australia’s largest, pristine and most accessible Coral Reef. It extends for approximately 260 kilometres from Point Murat on the tip of the North West Cape to Amherst Point, just south of Coral 湾 making it one of the world’s largest fringing coral reefs.
Unlike the Great Barrier 礁 and other reefs situated off the north coast of Australia, Ningaloo 礁 is not separated from the coast, thus making its accessibility one of it's greatest attractions.
In some places, just a few kicks bring 你 to a 礁 with its 500 species of 鱼 and 220 species of colourful corals along with an array of other enchanting marine life. Brightly coloured 鱼 swim close to the beaches in the shallow waters of the protection lagoons, and there are no poisonous 果冻 fish! The deeper water communities harbour brightly coloured sponges and corals with soft algae living among them.
One of the main attractions for marine enthusiasts is the migration of giant 鲸, 鲸鱼 sharks and humpbacks that frequent Ningaloo Reef. Divers and snorkelers can come and swim with the 鲸, 鲸鱼 sharks through March to June, while June to October is humpback 鲸, 鲸鱼 watching time. During the summer we are granted the opportunity to witness the variety of turtles, including the green and loggerhead turtles that come onto the beaches to lay their eggs. Throughout the 年 dugongs, dolphins and mantas are also often seen spotted.
Ningaloo Reef’s great diversity of tropical 鱼 and coral offer a spectacle of colour and variety equal to any other major coral 礁 in the world. The 翠, 翡翠 green lagoons are a snorkelers paradise and at Coral 湾 the underwater gardens can be viewed through a glass-bottom boat.
The northern shoreline of the Ningaloo Marine Park borders on the Cape Range National Park. Go four-wheel-driving along the Shothole Canyon Road 或者 Charles 刀 Canyon to the spectacular gorges, carved 由 ancient rivers meet the crystal clear reef. In this area picturesque campsites, some with basic facilities such as toilets and picnic tables, are provided. A camping fee applies and is collected 由 the National Park Rangers. Follow wildlife and wildflowers, keeping an eye out for rare black footed wallabies on a walk to Yardie Creek where the mangrove areas shelter a variety of bird and marine species. Watch the sun rise as 你 follow the three kilometre walking train through Mandu Mandu Gorge for panoramic ocean 查看 of Ningaloo Reef. When the kids wake up, explore 更多 of the coastline on a four-wheel drive 或者 quad bike.
South of the National Park the coastal land is covered 由 privately controlled pastoral leases. 由 arrangement with the pastoralists these have been designated as 衬套, 布什 camping sites. A small camping fee may apply in these areas to help cover maintenance costs.
Bring a long your own 船, 小船 for a family fun 日 at Ningaloo Reef! Launching ramps are available at the town 海滩 in Exmouth, Bundegi and Tantabiddi Creek. Hand launching of small craft is possible at other places on the coast and moderately sized boats can be launched from the 海滩 at Coral Bay.
Ningaloo 礁 offers some superb opportunities for diving, snorkelling and photography. Plans for Ningaloo Marine Park include the development of ‘dive trails’' which will guide divers to some of the 更多 fascinating parts of the reef. Several historic shipwrecks have been found in this area, and at least four others are known to exist. The Western Australian Maritime museum is responsible for these. Look, but don't touch! Fishing in the Ningaloo 礁 Lagoon, and in waters outside the reef, is a major attraction to holiday-makers. Species caught include Sweetlip, Spangled Emperor, Trevally, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Tuna, 马林鱼, 马林 and Sailfish.
Unlike the Great Barrier 礁 and other reefs situated off the north coast of Australia, Ningaloo 礁 is not separated from the coast, thus making its accessibility one of it's greatest attractions.
In some places, just a few kicks bring 你 to a 礁 with its 500 species of 鱼 and 220 species of colourful corals along with an array of other enchanting marine life. Brightly coloured 鱼 swim close to the beaches in the shallow waters of the protection lagoons, and there are no poisonous 果冻 fish! The deeper water communities harbour brightly coloured sponges and corals with soft algae living among them.
One of the main attractions for marine enthusiasts is the migration of giant 鲸, 鲸鱼 sharks and humpbacks that frequent Ningaloo Reef. Divers and snorkelers can come and swim with the 鲸, 鲸鱼 sharks through March to June, while June to October is humpback 鲸, 鲸鱼 watching time. During the summer we are granted the opportunity to witness the variety of turtles, including the green and loggerhead turtles that come onto the beaches to lay their eggs. Throughout the 年 dugongs, dolphins and mantas are also often seen spotted.
Ningaloo Reef’s great diversity of tropical 鱼 and coral offer a spectacle of colour and variety equal to any other major coral 礁 in the world. The 翠, 翡翠 green lagoons are a snorkelers paradise and at Coral 湾 the underwater gardens can be viewed through a glass-bottom boat.
The northern shoreline of the Ningaloo Marine Park borders on the Cape Range National Park. Go four-wheel-driving along the Shothole Canyon Road 或者 Charles 刀 Canyon to the spectacular gorges, carved 由 ancient rivers meet the crystal clear reef. In this area picturesque campsites, some with basic facilities such as toilets and picnic tables, are provided. A camping fee applies and is collected 由 the National Park Rangers. Follow wildlife and wildflowers, keeping an eye out for rare black footed wallabies on a walk to Yardie Creek where the mangrove areas shelter a variety of bird and marine species. Watch the sun rise as 你 follow the three kilometre walking train through Mandu Mandu Gorge for panoramic ocean 查看 of Ningaloo Reef. When the kids wake up, explore 更多 of the coastline on a four-wheel drive 或者 quad bike.
South of the National Park the coastal land is covered 由 privately controlled pastoral leases. 由 arrangement with the pastoralists these have been designated as 衬套, 布什 camping sites. A small camping fee may apply in these areas to help cover maintenance costs.
Bring a long your own 船, 小船 for a family fun 日 at Ningaloo Reef! Launching ramps are available at the town 海滩 in Exmouth, Bundegi and Tantabiddi Creek. Hand launching of small craft is possible at other places on the coast and moderately sized boats can be launched from the 海滩 at Coral Bay.
Ningaloo 礁 offers some superb opportunities for diving, snorkelling and photography. Plans for Ningaloo Marine Park include the development of ‘dive trails’' which will guide divers to some of the 更多 fascinating parts of the reef. Several historic shipwrecks have been found in this area, and at least four others are known to exist. The Western Australian Maritime museum is responsible for these. Look, but don't touch! Fishing in the Ningaloo 礁 Lagoon, and in waters outside the reef, is a major attraction to holiday-makers. Species caught include Sweetlip, Spangled Emperor, Trevally, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Tuna, 马林鱼, 马林 and Sailfish.
