Ningaloo - perfect in spring

Well of course I’m biased - I live on the Coral Coast and the Ningaloo Reef is my love, life and livelihood, so to me, Ningaloo is perfect all year round.

But for many people, spring is THE time to come. Temperatures are rising with daytime max averaging 30-36C. If this seems a little on the warm side, the reliable afternoon breezes come in every day to cool you down.

Then of course there’s the cooling effect of swimming and snorkelling over the stunning reef, which in places is just a few metres from the beach. Water temperatures are between 26 and 30C, cool enough to be refreshing, warm enough to save you from shivering.

If all this sounds appealing as a way to wind down after a winter in the city, I’d recommend the Ningaloo Reef Retreat. There are few more relaxing spots. It’s an ecologically sound, luxurious tented camp and right in the dunes just south of Turquoise Bay. And when I say ‘luxurious’, I mean real luxury camping with pine furniture, wooden floors, ensuite solar showers and hammocks on the front deck of your tent.

Whenever you feel like cooling off, you can just stroll down to the water’s edge, wade in and you’re there - hanging over the reef with a whole crowd of marine creatures darting around you. Guides at the camp can also take you out sea kayaking, help you find sea turtles, and direct you to the best walks in the gorges of the Cape Range National Park, just a few minutes away.

What also makes the Retreat interesting is the communal dining experience. The camp sleeps around a dozen guests, and most choose to join in together at the camp kitchen to cook and eat dinner outdoors by candlelight. Even the least sociable find themselves drawn into this wonderfully Australian atmosphere of mateship over a glass or two and an ocean sunset - a fabulous way to unwind.

True blue Aussies - or visitors wanting a real Australian camping experience - can even choose to sleep in a good old swag under the stars.

Contact us or the Retreat to find out more.

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