Ningaloo Marine Park - WA

Ningaloo Marine Park is World Heritage-listed and one of the largest fringing reefs home to hundreds of fish and coral species, making snorkelling as easy as a short paddle from shore. There’s more than just fish to see, organise a guided experience with whale sharks, humpback whales, manta rays, turtles, dolphins or dugongs! If you’d rather stay dry, get a glimpse of the reef via a glass bottom boat tour. The best time to catch the whale sharks on their migration is between March and August and the humpbacks are hanging out from June to November. If you’re around during the warmer months of February and March you can watch turtle hatchlings make their first dash to the sea and join an eco-education tour at Jurabi Turtle Centre. Cast a line from the beach, your own boat or a charter tour. The reef is home to a heap of sport and game fish, just make sure to follow the rules and avoid sanctuary areas. Catch a wave in Exmouth with surf lessons and boards for hire, or for some more serious surf head towards Carnarvon to Gnarloo, Red Bluff and Quobba Stations.