A Snorkeling Guide to Ningaloo Reef
Stretching over 250km from Carnarvon in the south to Exmouth in the north, Ningaloo Reef contains some of the largest and healthiest fringe reef systems on Earth. Home to a vast array of marine life, its most famous visitor is the Whale Shark, with mainly juvenile males coming to Ningaloo every year between March and August to feed after the annual coral spawn.
Along with the migratory whales that shelter in Exmouth Gulf every year, there are many different species of tropical fish, sharks, rays, dugongs, dolphins, orcas and turtles that call this wonderful place home.
Most of the best snorkeling sites are a simple walk off the beach, with stunning coral gardens a short swim from shore. Below is a guide to some of the best snorkeling sites near Exmouth and Coral Bay, where you can take a dip in the warm waters of Ningaloo and experience this world class area for yourself.
Swimming With Whale Sharks
Length - Depends on the Tour
Depth - 3-40m
Difficulty - Easy to Medium
A once in a lifetime experience, and now the calling card of Ningaloo Reef the world over, there are plenty of quality tour operators that will provide the opportunity to swim with these gentle giants of the sea.
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