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Turquoise Bay
2-4 hoursDrift snorkeling
This white-sand beach features a popular drift snorkel over coral gardens. Enter the water at the southern end and let the current carry you. You must exit before the sandbar to avoid strong ocean currents.
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Exmouth & Cape Range National Park
Exmouth is the northern gateway to Ningaloo Reef. Just a short drive away, Cape Range National Park offers immediate access to the reef's best shore snorkeling.
Most land-based snorkeling sites sit within Cape Range National Park. Entry requires a fee of AUD 17 per vehicle per day. The park combines coastal beaches with arid limestone gorges.
You can snorkel just meters from the sand. Hike the dry canyons early in the day, then cool off in the ocean.
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Oyster Stacks
1-2 hoursRequires 1.2m tide
Five isolated islets protrude from the reef, sheltering diverse fish and complex coral formations. You must snorkel this site during a high tide of at least 1.2 meters. This prevents damage to the fragile corals and avoids injury.
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Yardie Creek
2 hoursBoat cruise available
This gorge features a permanent water source, red limestone cliffs, and rare black-flanked rock wallabies. Take a boat cruise or walk the rim trail. Do not attempt the water crossing in a vehicle without an experienced 4WD convoy.
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Mandu Mandu Gorge
1.5-2 hoursHiking trails
This rugged dry canyon features hiking trails with panoramic views over Ningaloo Reef. Hike early in the morning to beat the heat. Early visits also increase your chances of spotting local wildlife.
Explore Cape Range on a Safari Tour
Ningaloo in a Day Safari Snorkeling and Yardie Creek Cruise8 h 5.0 (6)from $229
