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Ningaloo Reef

Western Australia · Australia

8 story sections

Explore the wonderland of Ningaloo Reef and have the chance to see whale sharks, dolphins, dugongs, manta rays, turtles, whales and other seasonal marine life on this fun, informative and safe eco-tour.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Ningaloo Reef

    Welcome to the Ningaloo Coast, a place where the arid red earth of Western Australia meets the vibrant turquoise of the Indian Ocean. As we stand here, you are looking at the world’s largest fringing coral reef, a geographical…

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  2. 2The Gateway — Exmouth and the North West Cape

    Our exploration begins in Exmouth, the northern anchor of the Ningaloo Reef. To understand Ningaloo, one must first appreciate the profound remoteness of this location. …

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  3. 3Gentle Giants — The Whale Shark Phenomenon

    We now turn our analytical gaze toward one of the most significant biological events on the planet: the congregation of the Whale Shark, or Rhincodon typus. Ningaloo Reef hosts the world’s highest naturally occurring congregation…

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  4. 4Osprey Bay — A Sanctuary for Sea Turtles

    Traveling further south into the Cape Range National Park, we arrive at Osprey Bay, a location that epitomizes the accessibility of Ningaloo. This bay is a favorite for campers and snorkelers alike, offering stunning turquoise…

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  5. 5Oyster Stacks — The Tidal Laboratory

    Oyster Stacks is perhaps one of the most unique snorkeling locations on the Ningaloo Reef, serving as a practical lesson in tidal ecology. Unlike other spots where you can enter the water at any time, Oyster Stacks is strictly…

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  6. 6Turquoise Bay — The Art of the Drift

    Consistently ranked as one of the top ten beaches in Australia, Turquoise Bay is a masterpiece of natural design. The bay is divided into two main areas: the tranquil swimming beach and the exhilarating 'Drift Reef.' The drift…

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  7. 7Coral Bay and the Southern Fringe

    Our journey concludes at the southern tip of the Ningaloo Reef in the idyllic settlement of Coral Bay. If Exmouth is the gateway of the north, Coral Bay is the intimate heart of the south. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our journey across the Ningaloo Reef, we are left with more than just memories of turquoise water and gentle giants. We have explored a world heritage site that stands as a beacon of what conservation and…

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What is Ningaloo Reef?

Ningaloo Reef is a place in Western Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationWestern Australia · Australia
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-22.7046, 113.6755
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