Ningaloo Reef

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Exmouth / Coral Bay, Australia

Best timeMarch to July for whale sharks, June to October for humpbacks

Water temp22-28°C / 72-82°F

Visibility10-20m / 33-65ft

AccessBoat Dive, Shore Dive

Dive typesScuba, Snorkel

DifficultyBeginner

Max depth20 m

Avg depth8 m

Nearest airportLEA

Whale sharksHumpback whalesManta raysHealthy coral reef

ScubaSnorkel

Ningaloo is the world's largest fringing reef and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's one of the most reliable places on earth to swim with whale sharks as they migrate past the reef. The reef itself is easily accessible from shore and teeming with life.

Features

A massive fringing reef that is very close to shore. Famous for snorkeling with whale sharks and migrating humpback whales. The reef itself has beautiful coral gardens, cleaning stations for manta rays, and a huge diversity of fish and turtles.

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