Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 1800 224 060;
www.ningaloowhalesharkndive.com.au
)
Offers daily dives to Lighthouse Bay
($165) and the Muiron Islands ($200) as well as longer liveaboard tours to the Muiron and
Montebello Islands. Currently holds the exclusive licence to Navy Pier ($145). Dive
courses also available from introductory ($215) to full PADI ($600).
T
Tours
Adventure tours from Exmouth include swimming with whale sharks, wildlife spotting,
diving, sea kayaking, fishing and surf charters, and coral viewing from glass-bottom
boats. Some companies only operate during peak season. Check conditions carefully re-
garding 'no sighting' policies and cancellations.
Outside the whale-shark season, tours focus on manta rays. You need to be a capable
snorkeller to get the most out of these experiences. It's normally 30% cheaper if you don't
swim. Also be wary of snorkelling on what may essentially be a dive tour - the action
may be too deep. Most ocean tours usually depart from Tantabiddi on the western Cape
and include free transfers from Exmouth. Here is just a selection of operators - see the
visitor centre for a full list.
Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours
( 08-9949 1764;
www.kingsningalooreeftours.com.au
; snorkeller/observer $385/285)
Longtime player
Kings still gets rave reviews for its whale-shark tours. It's renowned for staying out longer
than everyone else, and has a 'next available tour' no-sighting policy.
WILDLIFE
Ningaloo Ecology Cruises
( 1800 554 062;
www.ningalootreasures.com.au
;
1/2½hr $40/60)
Has one-hour glass-bottom boat trips
(April to October), and longer 2½-hour trips (all year) including snorkelling.
CRUISE
WestTreks
( 08-9949 2659;
www.westtreksafaritours.com.au
; night/half-/full-day 4WD tours $90/$110/$199)
Caves,
canyons, a boat cruise and snorkelling are only part of these full-day 4WD tours that tra-
verse the Cape Range to the west coast. Perfect for those without their own transport;
shorter tours also available.
DRIVING TOUR
Montebello Island Safaris
CRUISE
