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Before you go
Your trip to Exmouth.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Exmouth – Western Australia Destination Ningaloo about 1250 km from Perth
How to get there
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Learmonth Airport (LEA) Learmonth · 35 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Learmonth Airport is about 35 km south, with flights from Perth. By car from Perth it is about 1,250 km, a two-day drive.
How many days
Three days: one for the whale shark trip, one for Turquoise Bay and Cape Range, and half a day for the lighthouse and the town.
When to go
March to July for whale sharks; July to October for humpback whales. Summer is very hot.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for Cape Range National Park and the beaches. Boat tours pick up at hotels. In Australia you drive on the left; watch for kangaroos and emus on the road at dawn and dusk.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
3 days in Exmouth
Day 1
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All day
Whale sharks
Take the boat trip to swim with whale sharks on the Ningaloo Reef.
Day 2
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Morning
Turquoise Bay
Head to Cape Range and snorkel at Turquoise Bay, letting the current carry you along the reef.
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Afternoon
Yardie Creek
Continue to the Yardie Creek gorge and look for rock-wallabies on the cliffs.
Day 3
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Late afternoon
Vlamingh Head
Climb the Vlamingh Head lighthouse to see the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Exmouth?
Swim with whale sharks, snorkel at Turquoise Bay, visit Cape Range National Park and watch the sunset at the Vlamingh Head lighthouse.
How far is Exmouth from Perth?
About 1,250 km by car; by plane, to Learmonth, about 2 hours.
Do you need a pass for Cape Range?
Yes, the park charges an entry fee per vehicle; check the current rates.
When is humpback whale season in Exmouth?
Generally from July to October.