Ningaloo Reef Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour
Exmouth, Australia
Trip Type: Kayaking & Canoeing
Duration: 1 day
Kayaking and snorkeling is a great way to experience the magic of Ningaloo Marine Park. From Exmouth, take take the wonderfully scenic drive into Cape Range National Park which is approximately 70 kms by road and takes 30 to 40 minutes. After unloading the kayaks, and getting fitted out with the gear you'll receive a basic kayak instruction and saftey talk. It is then time to paddle off into the blue. The lagoons of Ningaloo are filled with marine life that surprises and thrills and the snorkelling can be world class. Turtles, rays, reef sharks, schools of fish and seabirds sightings are common; occasionally dugong and dolphins are also spotted.
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Kayaking and snorkeling is a great way to experience the magic of Ningaloo Marine Park. From Exmouth, take take the wonderfully scenic drive into Cape Range National Park which is approximately 70 kms by road and takes 30 to 40 minutes. After unloading the kayaks, and getting fitted out with the gear you'll receive a basic kayak instruction and saftey talk. It is then time to paddle off into the blue. The lagoons of Ningaloo are filled with marine life that surprises and thrills and the snorkelling can be world class. Turtles, rays, reef sharks, schools of fish and seabirds sightings are common; occasionally dugong and dolphins are also spotted.Ningaloo Reef has gained an impressive reputation as one of Earth’s last ocean paradises. The reef is 320 km long and is Australia's largest fringing coral reef and the only large reef positioned very close to the mainland. It can range from 150 metres to 15 kilometres offshore and encompasses a massive 5,000 square kilometres of ocean with 500 species of tropical fish and 220 species of coral in all. Ningaloo Reef is famous for swimming with whale sharks, its superb for snorkelling and diving.
During winter months, the reef is part of the migratory routes for manta rays and humpback whales and it is home to dolphins and dugongs. The beaches of the reef are an important breeding ground of the loggerhead, green and hawksbill turtles. You'll be amazed to see a huge variety of wildlife, both marine and terrestrial. The sheltered lagoons have the clearest turquoise water imaginable. Within the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park there are numerous sanctuary zones, totalling 34% of the total area, all with outstanding natural features and attractions.
Double sit-on-top sea kayaks, paddles, life jackets, long sleeve sun shirts, sun hats dry bags for valuables, morning tea, lunch, snorkelling gear, snacks and transport is provided. You will need to bring drinking water, sunscreen, bathers/boardies, camera, towel, thongs/sandals
During winter months, the reef is part of the migratory routes for manta rays and humpback whales and it is home to dolphins and dugongs. The beaches of the reef are an important breeding ground of the loggerhead, green and hawksbill turtles. You'll be amazed to see a huge variety of wildlife, both marine and terrestrial. The sheltered lagoons have the clearest turquoise water imaginable. Within the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park there are numerous sanctuary zones, totalling 34% of the total area, all with outstanding natural features and attractions.
Double sit-on-top sea kayaks, paddles, life jackets, long sleeve sun shirts, sun hats dry bags for valuables, morning tea, lunch, snorkelling gear, snacks and transport is provided. You will need to bring drinking water, sunscreen, bathers/boardies, camera, towel, thongs/sandals
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