  
SANDY BEACHES
If it's pristine beaches you're after, then you have come to the
right place! The Ningaloo coastline offers visitors an endless array
of stunning, unspoilt, deserted beaches which cater to everyone's
need: snorkeling, sunbathing, watersports and fishing.
TOWN BEACH
The closest beach to Exmouth is Town beach. located only 1km from the Exmouth townsite, this beach is ideal for morning walks and beachcombing. Town Beach also provides a 4WD access track down to the beach.
BUNDEGI BEACH
Located 12 km north of Exmouth is Bundegi beach. This beach marks
the start of the Ningaloo Marine Park and is a great beach for swimming,
snorkeling and fishing. A coral viewing boat departs from here and
there is a kiosk adjacent to the jetty. There is a boat launching
facility at the southern end of the beach.
SURF"S UP!
On the tip of the North West Cape 17 km north of Exmouth you'll
find surfer's beach, otherwise known as "Dunes". This surfing break
is a reef break and surfing experience is recommended. To get there
take the Yardie Creek Road west, then turn onto Mildura Wreck Road
and turn into the first carpark on the left.
LIGHTHOUSE BAY
Access tracks along the Mildura Wreck Road into Lighthouse Bay provide
entrance to a variety of beaches suitable for fishing, swimming
and sunbathing. At the end of the road you will discover the wreck
of the SS Mildura. From the bach you can view the wreck, a cattle
ship that was carrying Kimberley cattle to the south. It was destroyed
when it clipped the reef during a cyclone in 1907. No lives were
lost. Timbers and irons were salvaged and used in renovations to
Yardie Homestead. The hull sat on the reef undisturbed until World
War II, when allied planes used it for bombing practice.
JURABI COASTAL RESERVE
The access tracks along the Yardie Creek Road offer a variety of
beaches to choose from. On closer inspection on a low tide the rock
pools hold many hidden delights such as sea urchins, starfish and
octopus.
TURTLE ROOKERIES
During the summer months the best beaches around Exmouth to view
sea turtles laying and hatching are from Hunters Access down to
Wobiri Access. Various tours can take you to view this marvel of
nature, or you can self drive. Be sure to pick up a "Code of Conduct"
information sheet from the Department of CALM on Nimitz Street or
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TURQUOISE BAY
Located 60km from Exmouth within the Cape Range National Park is the aptly named Turquoise Bay. A highlight of any visit to Ningaloo, this crystal clear lagoon offers white sandy beaches and easy access to some great snorkel sites.
TANTABIDDI
Tantabiddi Beach, 36 km from Exmouth,
provides the main boat launching area on the west side of the Cape.
A coral viewing boat operates viewing and snorkeling tours year
round. Ningaloo
Ecology Cruises' 2 hour reefviewer boat cruise departs from Tantabiddi
Boat Ramp daily at 10am!
THE BEACHES OF CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK
Beaches south of Tantabiddi lie next to the Cape Cape Range National
Park and form the coastline of the Ningaloo Marine Park. These are
spectacular beaches - some of the best in Western Australia. Here
you can relax by the sea or enjoy a swim or snorkel in turquoise
waters.
SANDY BAY
This pristine bay is great for families. Its shallow clear waters, wide beaches and shaded tables provide the perfect backdrop for a picnic or day trip. The beach is great for swimming or fishing.
BILL'S BAY
Located at the end of the Coral Bay road, the sheltered waters of
Bill's Bay make for an ideal swimming beach. The area is sanctuary
zone, so fishing is not permitted. Due to this, fish life is prolific
for fantastic snorkeling. Fish feeding is a fantastic experience
and occurs daily. Beach activities such a cricket, volleyball and
building sandcastles make this a great location for families.
PURDY POINT
If you head 500 m south of Bill's Bay, past the big red rock ("Fletcher's
Hill"), you will reach Purdy point. This is a safe swimming beach
that also offers fantastic snorkeling. Please stay away from offshore
channel markers as there is often a lot of boating activity here.
Flether's Hill marks the end of sanctuary zone for beach fishing
so this is permitted here.
PARADISE BEACH
Further south of Purdy Point, just before easily identifiable"Monkis
Head" outcrop, is the appropriately named Paradise Beach. this is
a stunning beach with unpolluted white sands and crystal clear waters.
SKELETON BAY
Heading north from Bill's Bay past the boat mooring area, but before Pont Maud, you will come to the sheltered Skeleton Bay. There is a large area of shallow waters about waist deep, perfect for a relaxing swim. Further out there is a steep drop off to 3 m.
POINT MAUD
Point Maud is the northernmost point of the sanctuary zone that
encompasses Bill's Bay. The beach area around Maud's offers fantastic
beach fishing opportunities.
CLOTHING OPTIONAL
After an all over tan? Mauritius beach was declared a Clothing Optional Beach in 1999 and is located just past the Vlaming Head Lighthouse, 21 km from Exmouth.
4WD ACCESS
There is a 4WD track approximately 10 km from Coral Bay that allows
further coastal access for swimming, fishing and other recreational
activities. This track eventually leads through Ningaloo Station
to the southern end of the Cape Range National Park. Some recommended
sites are Oyster Bridge (approximately 15 km from Coral Bay) and
The Lagoon (also approximately 15 km from Coral Bay). travelling
south from Coral Bay around 7 km you can access an area known as
Five Fingers, that offers unforgettable beach fishing.
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