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Sal Salis Exmouth Bushwalking Cape Range National Park

Milyering Discovery Centre

Located 52 kilometres from Exmouth, in the heart of the Cape Range National Park, Milyering Discovery Centre offers interpretive information to open your eyes to the wonders of the National Park and

Dongara Denison Drive-In Cinemas

The Dongara Denison Drive-in is a single screen drive-in that was opened in 1967 and is one of two Drive-In cinemas still operating in Western Australia. It is open seasonally from Spring through to

Swimming with humpback whales, Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Swim with Humpback Whales

The 2021 Humpback Whale season is currently underway, with thousands of humpback whales currently migrating along Western Australia's Coastline. Now's the time to experience an in-water interaction

Kalbarri Skywalk

Breathtaking twin skywalks in Kalbarri National Park boast stunning vistas of the Murchison River Gorge's rust-red cliffs, flowing water and bushland from high above. Famous for its exceptional

Quobba Blowholes north of Carnarvon, Western Australia

Quobba Blowholes, Carnarvon

Located roughly 75 kilometres north of Carnarvon along sealed bitumen roads, the natural phenomenon of the Blowholes is an awe-inspiring sight. Situated along the Quobba Coastline, powerful ocean

Ordering coffee from the Short Order Coffee van in Exmouth, Western Australia

Town Beach

The Exmouth coastline offers a number of beautiful sandy beaches and the Town Beach is the most accessible and closest to the town centre. The beach is a safe place to swim, especially at high tide

Must see, must do - snorkelling on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Oyster Stacks

Oyster Stacks is one of the incredible Ningaloo Reef snorkelling locations, easily accessed from Exmouth. The close proximity of the reef to the shore at Oyster Stacks, and the prolific fish life

Red Bluff, Carnarvon, Ningaloo, Western Australia. Image: Salty Caleb Davenport

Shell Beach at Quobba Station, Carnarvon

Completely different to the cockle Shell Beach of Shark Bay, Carnarvon's Quobba Station has its own shell beach which is great for beachcombing finding mostly Cowry shells (the tiger spotted kind)

Sandy Bay

For a lazy holiday of swimming and relaxing, head to Sandy Bay near Exmouth on the Ningaloo Reef. Just under one hours drive or 78km via Yardie Creek Rd, Sandy Bay is on the coastal side of the Cape

Sunrise over Cape Range National Park, Exmouth, Ningaloo, Western Australia

Cape Range National Park Campsites

Camping in Western Australia's natural areas is a special experience, and Cape Range National Park is one of them. The area is known for the striking contrast of turquoise waters and sandy beaches of

Kalbarri Coastal Cliff Mushroom Rock Walk Couple

Mushroom Rock Walk Trail

Mushroom Rock Trail is a leisurely two hour walk track within Kalbarri National Park that leads you to the unusual sight of Mushroom Rock and the spectacular Rainbow Valley gorge. Read the information

Big Dish

The Overseas Telecommunication Dish (OTC), colloquially known as the `Big Dish', is an iconic Carnarvon landmark. Take a drive out to the Carnarvon Space and Technology Centre, where this massive

Australian Sea Lion Jurien Bay Western Australia Coral Coast

Australian Sea Lion Encounters

Large colonies of Australian sea lions thrive on the Coral Coast of Western Australia (WA). It’s not uncommon to spot these cute creatures lazing in the sun on the beaches of the Jurien Bay Marine

Five Fingers Reef

Five Fingers Reef is located around 4.5 kilometres south of the Coral Bay and is accessible by four-wheel drive vehicle or a reasonable walk. Super low-lying coral formations that you can drift

A photo of outback 4wding, Western Australia

Mount Augustus National Park

Mount Augustus National Park, Western Australia is located 460km east of Carnarvon and is home to the world's largest monocline, known as Burringurrah by the local Wadjari Aboriginal people. The rock

Flat Rocks

Flat Rocks is a renowned first class surfing beach just south of Geraldton. Surfers will enjoy the consistently perfect surf conditions. For those who prefer to watch from the shore, the soft pristine

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