Ningaloo World Heritage Area

A few days ago, we all heard the announcement that Ningaloo has been declared a World Heritage Area. As we are heading up there in a fortnight for our family winter school holiday getaway, I've been checking the facts and chatting with Phil from Ningaloo Station.

He confirms that this new announcement does NOT in anyway affect camping on Ningaloo Station, nor in fact any of the pastoral stations in the region. The World Heritage Area listing only covers the Cape Range National Park and the Marine Park, leaving the pastoral leases.

This is great news for what they have been fighting for these last few years - the ability to continue their pastoral operations AS WELL as remain open to unchanged camping access.

Things have changed a lot however, in the 2 years since we were last at Ningaloo Station - locked gates to access the 4 camping areas for example, but Phil says its been done to help provide a safer sanctuary for campers, to stop day-trippers coming in etc.

We are so excited about our upcoming trip - and of course, we will provide blogs whilst we are away, and show off all the big fish that we catch and maybe share a few recipes!

I've already started on the food inventory. We've spent a bomb at the tackle shop, camping shop etc to update a few things, and just going thru the motions of dusting off the gear pre-packing.

Thanks, Michelle
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 15:15

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 15:15
Have a great Holiday and do enjoy the fishing.
Cheers Dodg.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:52

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:52
Thanks Dodg!
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Reply By: wallabyjack5 - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 16:22

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 16:22
Hi David&Michelle,We are heading off in the morning and hope to be at Ningaloo ST by Thurs.We will be there for about 5wks.Staying at Jane BAY.
Its always a bit of a worry when these changes take place but lets hope it won't affect us too much.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:53

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:53
Ahh, wish we were going tomorrow... if you see us say hi, but we'll be at S/L.
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Reply By: Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 17:44

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 17:44
Heading up that way in October, have a great holiday Michelle and looking forward to your blogs.

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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:55

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:55
All good then too!
Thanks Deanna,
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Reply By: Member - notso perfik - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 21:08

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 21:08
Hi David & Michelle
Just been at Jane Bay for 10 weeks. Normally stay 6 months but had to return to Mandurah to move into our new unit. If you bump in to Glyn and Jo, ask her how her bum is.

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Reply By: NikNoff - Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 00:40

Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 00:40
Just got back from 10 weeks at Paradise [NING] coming back to the cold and rain in Perth we wish we were still there.

Whales, Turtles, Dolphins, Dugongs, Sharks, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Fishing, Sunsets, yep Paradise .....



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Reply By: Mike & Amanda - Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 07:45

Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 07:45
Hi David and Michelle, hope to see you there! We're (Mike, Amanda, Jack and Kate - Transformers) are heading to South Lefroy Bay tomorrow morning for two weeks. We're hoping for calm winds and good weather - last year it blew a gale and drove everyone mad. Kayaks, rods and spearguns are packed - yippee!! Look for the white LC200 and Australian Offroad campertrailer with green tent. We're on the UHF as Transformers. Come on over for a drink (anytime of day will do - we're on holiday damn it!).
The gates seem to work OK if you end up in the right spot, otherwise there is a lot of driving and a hassle getting different keys to get to the best diving or fishing spot....
See ya there!
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 16:02

Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 16:02
Thanks for the introduction Mike. Likewise, feel welcome to pop in to say hi. I think it will be pretty obvious to find us.
Michelle

PS: I see that at Learmonth Airport right now it is a nice genle 7 knots! Yippee!
See Weather & Climate Conditions Sth Lefory Bay
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