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Best Beaches near Cape Range National Park

About the Suburb

Find 1 beaches near Cape Range National Park, where Ningaloo Reef's coral gardens meet red desert gorges. Snorkel directly from the beach with manta rays, whale sharks, and turtles on one of Australia's most accessible fringing reefs.

What Makes It Special

  • •Ningaloo Reef - one of the world's largest fringing reefs, accessible by wading from the beach
  • •Whale shark swimming tours - seasonal encounters with the world's largest fish
  • •Yardie Creek gorge - red desert canyon meeting turquoise ocean

Getting There

Fly to Learmonth Airport (LEA) - 35 minutes from Exmouth town. 1,270km from Perth (14 hours driving). 4WD recommended for some beach access points. National park fees apply online.

Best Time to Visit

March to July for whale shark season - swim alongside the world's biggest fish. Year-round for reef snorkelling. Avoid January–February - extreme heat (45°C+) and potential cyclones.

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