Scuba Diving and Other Tours

If you would like to experience other aspects of Ningaloo in addition to swimming with a whaleshark, we are able to organise a package for you.

Here are some popular options. If you would like something a bit different, make sure you get in touch and we’ll see if we can help.

Scuba diving

Navy Pier Ranked #7 as one of the world’s best dives. Explore the ocean floor in between the colourfully decorated pylons of the navy pier amongst schools of snapper, nudibranch, trevally and cod.

Murion Islands Explore the temperate waters surrounding the Murion Islands. This truly is a beautiful dive. Observe the hundreds of different species of colourful fish in their natural surroundings whilst swimming amongst the many species of beautiful coral. You may even be able to swim with manta rays or turtles!

Lighthouse Bay is located between the tip of the North West Cape and the Ningaloo Reef. In depths of around 10-14m, coral outcrops rise from the sandy sea floor and attract a staggering abundance of marine life. Dive sites such as ‘Blizzard Ridge’, ‘The Labyrinth’, and ‘Gulliver’s’ are frequented by turtles, reef sharks, manta rays, sea snakes and wobbegongs.

West Side Diving The water on the west side of the cape is much more exposed – as opposed to a more protected area such as Lighthouse Bay. This means you will have a better chance of seeing larger species of fish, manta rays and hearing the humpback whales as they migrate passed the cape, as well as all the usual array of life you can expect to see on the Ningaloo Reef, such as moray eels, turtles, hundreds of species of fish, nudibranch, Christmas tree worms and beautiful coral.

Canyons and Gorges

Ningaloo Safari Tours “Top of the Range Safari” is the most exciting one day tour of Cape Range National Park. The tour’s remarkable diversity encompasses rugged canyons, beautiful beaches, a bewildering variety of flora and fauna, a boat trip up Yardie Creek Gorge and a guided snorkeling tour at Turquoise Bay. Recently taken over by Dave Mongan, with expert knowledge provided by the previous owner, Neil McLeod, this tour still encompasses all the highlights of Exmouth and the Ningaloo Reef. Tours are conducted in the comfort of an air-conditioned 4 x 4 OKA. Exclusive charters are available on request.

Snorkelling and Coral Viewing

Ningaloo Coral Explorer II Cruises start 13 kilometres North of Exmouth, accessible by air-conditioned bus transfer from town. The Bundegi Beach Shack is their booking office but is also a fully licensed café and information centre set on the beach-front - definitely worth including in your itinerary when you visit the Ningaloo Reef.

The Ningaloo Coral Explorer II is a purpose-built, locally owned and operated, multi-use 11-metre glass-bottom vessel. With full shade, disabled access, padded seating, on-board toilet and dive platform with ladder, this versatile vessel will ensure that your tour is comfortable and enjoyable. Depending on the time of year you may see humpback whales, various sharks, dugongs, manta rays and many stunning tropical fish. Dolphins are also a common sight as are turtles. Keep your eyes out for something special!

Coral Viewing Discover the amazing underwater world of the Ningaloo Marine Park and view through glass a huge variety of coral, fish and other marine life. Available as a one-hour ecotour.

Bundegi Reef Coral Viewing and Snorkelling Swim amongst the exotic marine life on the exclusive Bundegi Reef as part of a two-hour combined ecotour of coral viewing and snorkelling.

Whale Watching

Whale Watching Cruise Experience the annual migration of the awesome humpback whales to Exmouth Gulf between July and November.

Marvellous photo opportunities of these whales and their calves frolicking. Coral viewing and refreshments are included in this fantastic package.

Cruises

Sunset Cruise Treat yourself to a relaxing time out viewing one of the world ’s greatest sunsets over the North West Cape. Enjoy the scenery, music, refreshments and good company provided as another day draws to an end in paradise. Departure times depend on seasonal variations. Contact us for more information. We are happy to customise an exclusive tour for you.

Yardi Creek Boat Cruise Yardi Creek is a gorgeous area that you must see! Tours depart daily.

Sea Turtles

Snorkel with the Turtles or Kayak tour of Blue Lagoon at Ningaloo Reef Retreat This is a great full-day tour. It includes all transfers, lunch and snorkelling at Turquoise Bay in the afternoon. The Ningaloo Reef Retreat is situated in the Cape Range National park. The use of the beach is exclusive to Retreat guests.

Scenic Flights

Ningaloo Scenic Flight departs over the Shothole Canyon and Charles Knife Gorge, then tracks south for a stunning view of Yardie Creek. Turning north you then get to see the Ningaloo Reef, looking for marine life along the way. The one-hour flight also covers Turquoise and Sandy Bay, as well as the Exmouth township. 20-minute and 30-minute flights are also available.

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