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WA

Dolphins at Monkey Mia courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

Underwater shot of a bottlenose dolphin at Monkey Mia courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

If you’re looking for a holiday full of wonder with magnificent
landscapes, pristine beaches and nature in all its glory, both in the
water and on dry land, then look no further than the Ningaloo
region – Exmouth & Coral Bay in Western Australia. Discover
white beaches, coral reefs, fishing towns and rugged national
parks on this spectacular journey along WA’s Coral Coast.
Head north to taste fresh crayfish in Geraldton and mouthwatering tropical fruits in Carnarvon. Swim with the huge whale
shark on Ningaloo Reef and four wheel drive through the canyons
of nearby Cape Range National Park. On your way back down
the coast, meet the dolphins of Monkey Mia, along with whales,
manta rays, turtles, sharks, dugongs and fish in the wider Shark
Bay World Heritage Area. See seasonal wildflowers break out their
brightest colours all along the coast, from Cape Range to the cliffs
and gorges of Kalbarri National Park.

Ningaloo offers access to the stark beauty of the Cape Range
National Park contrasted with the aquatic splendour of the world
renowned Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area. Nearly 300 klms
long, the Ningaloo Reef is Australia’s longest fringing coral reef
and the closet reef to land in the world. Easily accessible, many
places the reef is only footsteps from the shore.
With no wet season, the region has a dry climate with hot
summers and mild winters. Exmouth enjoys approx 320 days of
sunshine each year.
Water activities include fishing, diving, snorkelling, surfing,
kayaking, swimming with the iconic whale sharks or manta rays
or watching the humpback whales. If you prefer not to get wet,
you can take a glass bottom boat or eco tour, scenic flight, sailing,
quad bike, horse riding or safari tour with specialist guides. Call
Deb at Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours on 08 994 91764.

Whale Shark & Eco Tours
Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth
Swim with the biggest, sail with the best

Swim with Whale Sharks, Manta Rays
and Humpback Whales.

Whale Sharks April- July/August
Manta Rays May- Aug/Sept
Humpback Whales June - October

www.kingsningalooreeftours.com.au - Book online or call: 08 9949 1764
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