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Exmouth (6707)
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Exmouth Beaches
About the Region
Exmouth is the gateway to Ningaloo Reef, where coral beaches meet the desert and whale sharks cruise offshore. Find 1 beaches across 1 suburbs.
What Makes It Special
- •Ningaloo Reef - one of the world's largest fringing reefs, accessible by walking from the beach without a boat
- •Whale shark season from March to July - swim with the world's largest fish on a licensed tour departing from Exmouth marina
- •Cape Range National Park gorges cutting red through the desert to the ocean - an extraordinary landscape unlike anywhere else in Australia
Best Time to Visit
March to July for whale sharks. Year-round for Ningaloo Reef snorkelling - the reef is shallow, calm, and teeming with life. Avoid January and February when temperatures exceed 45°C and cyclone risk is real. June is the sweet spot: dry, warm not scorching, and whale sharks still around.