Nearby pristine beaches include South Paradise Beach, Oyster Bridge, The Lagoon, Five Finger Reef and Maud’s Landing, which are accessible by 4WD only. There are also some more budget hotel options in Exmouth. The sheltered waters and easy access from the town make this a favourite with visitors and locals alike. Top diving spots include the Cod Spot on South Muiron to view large potato cod and manta rays; the Keyhole, a 'swim through' dive channel with many overhangs in shapes of windows and keyholes as well as impressive coral shelves and plates to weave around. Description: The Resort offers absolute beachfront accommodation with a range of self-contained accommodation from units to apartments. You have everything you need to cook in your apartment (although we did eat out too) and it’s a short walk to the beach. Become an Exmouth Explorer and experience the many wonders of the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. Sal Salis features 9 spacious wilderness tents which are just metres from the water’s edge, home to one of the world’s greatest fringing coastal coral reef. Cape Range National Park boasts several scenic walking trails, many of which offer spectacular views over the ranges as well as to Ningaloo Reef and the Exmouth Gulf. Red Bluff – World-class surfing with waves ranging up to 8ft with a huge left hand reef break. Campfires are only permitted seasonally and in designated campgrounds. The shipwreck is visible from the shore about 3km north of Dunes Surf Beach. All 645 lives aboard the Sydney II were lost. Consisting of only one street and a sweeping white-sand beach, the town is small enough to explore on foot. Ningaloo Resort offers a tour desk which books fishing charters, diving and scenic flights. The UNESCO Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area was established in 2011 and is regarded as one of the last great ocean paradises due to its rare flora and fauna. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. Explore the gorges of Kalbarri National Park, snorkel with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks at … Alternatively, if you're travelling from south to north, Gnaraloo is 160km north of Carnarvon via Blowholes Road, Gnaraloo Rd and the North-West Coastal Highway – about a 12 hour drive north of Perth. Ningaloo Reef Marine Park and Cape Range National Park are located on the west coast of the North West Cape in Western Australia. Nearby Exmouth is the perfect base to explore the reef, stay in a lux resort and enjoy the Western Australian scenery. Whether you want an action-packed honeymoon or some serious privacy, or a camping experience with the rough edges knocked off, here are six of the best places to honeymoon in Australia. The region is accessible for swimming, snorkelling, surfing and fishing. Coral Bay – the southern gateway to Ningaloo Marine Park – is located on the west coast of Western Australia, about 155kms (96mi) from Exmouth, and about 1200km (750mi) north of Perth. This long and narrow strip of white sand sits just south of Jurabi Turtle Centre on the Yardie Creek Road, about 21km (13mi) from Exmouth – a 20-minute drive. Make your own footprints in the silky soft white sand of one of Australia’s best beaches, known for its clear waters and lack of crowds. Hidden in the dunes overlooking the pristine beach, Sal Salis brings a touch of eco-luxe style to this remote and beautiful wilderness. Prices: from AUD242 per night Minimum 2 night stay. Gnaraloo Homestead, which sits high on an escarpment overlooking the dunes and Indian Ocean, is located 7km south of Gnaraloo Bay, 40km north of Red Bluff and 150km north of Carnarvon. Seawater temperatures range from 26°C (78°F) to 31°C (87°F) in summer and 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F) in Winter. Coral Bay offers numerous marine and land-based activities geared for adventure-driven visitors including glass bottom boat tours, diving tours, manta ray snorkel tours, whale watching tours, whale shark snorkel tours, quad bike tours and sailing tours. 3Mile Camp offers a camp site overlooking the beach. Prices: from AUD1500 per eco-tent Here, you can make tour bookings, discover an abundance of marine life unique to Ningaloo Marine Park in the Aquarium, and view unique displays where you can explore the fascinating ecology of Ningaloo Reef. Further south, the small seaside village of Coral Bay, located about 155kms (96mi) from Exmouth, a 90-minute drive from Learmonth Airport, is considered the southern gateway to Ningaloo Marine Park. Exmouth – the northern gateway to the Ningaloo Marine Park – is the perfect location from which to explore the underwater wonders of the Ningaloo Marine Park and the impressive landscape of the Cape Range National Park. © 2010-2021 Honeymoon Guide. Coral Bay has limited accommodation, which includes the Ningaloo Coral Bay Caravan Park, Ningaloo Coral Bay Backpackers and Ningaloo Reef Resort, therefore booking ahead is essential during the peak season of March to November. To view and book your stay at Ningaloo Coast visit Park Stay WA.