What is
Ningaloo Reef ?
What is Ningaloo Reef ?
Why is Ningaloo Reef special
Ningaloo Reef can be accessed just footsteps from the beach – something very few coral reefs offer. Enjoy the most transparent turquoise water imaginable in the Ningaloo Reef Lagoon and pristine coral gardens at the do-it-yourself snorkeling sites of Exmouth's Cape Range National Park or Coral Bay where you can swim with hundreds of colorful tropical reef fish species.
The World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef is internationally recognized as one of the planet’s last great ocean paradises. Located in Western Australia region, in the towns of Exmouth and Coral Bay, the 300 kilometers long Ningaloo Reef is the largest fringing coral reef in the world.
In 2011, the World Heritage Committee decided to inscribe the Ningaloo Coast on the World Heritage List, acknowledging it as one of the outstanding natural places in the world.
The Ningaloo Coast was inscribed on the World Heritage List for its natural beauty and biological diversity. Amongst other criteria, it was included on the World Heritage list in particular in recognition of its:
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Aesthetically striking coastal and terrestrial environment of Ningaloo Reef adjacent to Cape Range.
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Lush and colorful underwater scenery and its contrast with the arid and rugged land.
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Annual aggregation of whale sharks, one of the largest in the world.
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Important aggregations of other fish species and marine mammals.
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High marine diversity, including an unusual diversity of marine turtle species.
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Ningaloo Reef in numbers
Travel
The easy way
Daily flights departs from Perth and after two hours you can feel the warm sand on your toes.
The comfy way
Coach bus lines runs frequently from Perth to Broome and back, stopping at any point on the way.
The common way
By car is a two day drive from Perth. And on the way you can stop in desert beaches, desert like The Pinnacles, and lovely cities with beautiful landscapes as well.
The adventurous way
You also can cycle from Perth in a 24 days trip. Along the way enjoy the wildness of Western Australia, camping spots and desert beaches. All for your pleasure.
The reflexive way
Santiago de Compostela is so 20th Century. The ultimate spiritual journey runs from Perth to Ningaloo Reef. Find yourself underneath a star roof along with the spirits of Noongar and Jinigudera people, the traditional owners of the lands.
The hardcore way
Want to prove yourself? So, how about to swim and prove to the world that you are the perfect person to the challenge? Be the Aquaman of Australia
There are different ways to get to Ningaloo Reef. Pick one and enjoy the experience!