The Ningaloo bahura 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 baya making it one of the world’s largest fringing coral reefs.
Unlike the Great Barrier bahura and other reefs situated off the north coast of Australia, Ningaloo bahura is not separated from the coast, thus making its accessibility one of it's greatest attractions.
In some places, just a few kicks bring you to a bahura with its 500 species of isda and 220 species of colourful corals along with an array of other enchanting marine life. Brightly coloured isda swim close to the beaches in the shallow waters of the protection lagoons, and there are no poisonous halaya 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 balyena sharks and humpbacks that frequent Ningaloo Reef. Divers and snorkelers can come and swim with the balyena sharks through March to June, while June to October is humpback balyena 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 taon dugongs, dolphins and mantas are also often seen spotted.
Ningaloo Reef’s great diversity of tropical isda and coral offer a spectacle of colour and variety equal to any other major coral bahura in the world. The Esmeralda green lagoons are a snorkelers paradise and at Coral baya 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 or Charles kutsilyo Canyon to the spectacular gorges, carved sa pamamagitan ng 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 sa pamamagitan ng 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 you follow the three kilometre walking train through Mandu Mandu Gorge for panoramic ocean nakakita of Ningaloo Reef. When the kids wake up, explore madami of the coastline on a four-wheel drive or quad bike.
South of the National Park the coastal land is covered sa pamamagitan ng privately controlled pastoral leases. sa pamamagitan ng arrangement with the pastoralists these have been designated as palumpong camping sites. A small camping fee may apply in these areas to help cover maintenance costs.
Bring a long your own bangka for a family fun araw at Ningaloo Reef! Launching ramps are available at the town tabing-dagat 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 tabing-dagat at Coral Bay.
Ningaloo bahura 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 madami 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 bahura 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, marlin and Sailfish.
Unlike the Great Barrier bahura and other reefs situated off the north coast of Australia, Ningaloo bahura is not separated from the coast, thus making its accessibility one of it's greatest attractions.
In some places, just a few kicks bring you to a bahura with its 500 species of isda and 220 species of colourful corals along with an array of other enchanting marine life. Brightly coloured isda swim close to the beaches in the shallow waters of the protection lagoons, and there are no poisonous halaya 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 balyena sharks and humpbacks that frequent Ningaloo Reef. Divers and snorkelers can come and swim with the balyena sharks through March to June, while June to October is humpback balyena 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 taon dugongs, dolphins and mantas are also often seen spotted.
Ningaloo Reef’s great diversity of tropical isda and coral offer a spectacle of colour and variety equal to any other major coral bahura in the world. The Esmeralda green lagoons are a snorkelers paradise and at Coral baya 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 or Charles kutsilyo Canyon to the spectacular gorges, carved sa pamamagitan ng 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 sa pamamagitan ng 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 you follow the three kilometre walking train through Mandu Mandu Gorge for panoramic ocean nakakita of Ningaloo Reef. When the kids wake up, explore madami of the coastline on a four-wheel drive or quad bike.
South of the National Park the coastal land is covered sa pamamagitan ng privately controlled pastoral leases. sa pamamagitan ng arrangement with the pastoralists these have been designated as palumpong camping sites. A small camping fee may apply in these areas to help cover maintenance costs.
Bring a long your own bangka for a family fun araw at Ningaloo Reef! Launching ramps are available at the town tabing-dagat 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 tabing-dagat at Coral Bay.
Ningaloo bahura 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 madami 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 bahura 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, marlin and Sailfish.
