ABOUT THE NINGALOO
The Ningaloo Reef
The Ningaloo Reef is Western Australia's largest and most accessible reef and attracts people from around the world to Exmouth. Stretching for 260 km from Bundegi Beach near Exmouth to Amherst Point south of Coral Bay, the Ningaloo Reef is the largest fringing reef in the world. 
Unlike the Great Barrier Reef, the Ningaloo Reef is not separated from the coast by a wide expanse of coastal water, thus making its accessibility one of its great attractions. In many cases the reef is only 5 - 10 metres offshore and protects a lagoon that is in average only 2 - 4 metres deep bursting with fish and coral. This provides sheltered snorkelling for less experienced or first time snorkeler.
Some 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish have been recorded in the Park. This gives the reef a great diversity of tropical fish and coral and creates a spectacle of colour equal to none. There are limitless snorkelling sites along the Ningaloo coastline and popular sites include Lakeside, Turquoise Bay and the Oyster Stacks to name a few. The reef also offers some superb opportunities for diving and photography.
Fishing in the Ningaloo Reef Lagoon, and in the water outside the reef, is a major attraction. Species regularly caught include Sweetlip, Spangled Emperor, Trevally, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Tuna, Marlin and Sailfish.
