Things to do in Exmouth
Exmouth: Whale Shark Swimming & Ningaloo Reef SnorkelYou're picked up from your hotel and spend a full day on a two-storey vessel snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef and swimming with whale sharks (April–August) or humpback whales (September–November). Gear, lunch, morning tea, and a videographer are included; if you don't see a whale shark, you return free. The boat has a covered lower deck and upper sun area, plus a safety zodiac in the water at all times.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually swim with whale sharks or humpbacks rather than watch from the boat—the full-day format, two snorkel sessions, and spotter planes make the sighting likely enough that the operator guarantees a free return if you don't see one.
Ningaloo Reef: Turtle Snorkel Tour Exmouth Small Group 2.5hrYou’ll join a small group in Exmouth for a 2.5-hour Ningaloo Reef snorkel tour led by friendly local guides—expect close-up moments with turtles, colorful coral gardens, and maybe even rays or reef sharks. Gear and snacks are included, plus an air-conditioned shuttle if you need it. It’s relaxed but personal—one of those days that lingers in your mind after you’ve rinsed off the salt.
Snorkeling and Sea Kayaking in Exmouth: Ningaloo ReefSea kayak and snorkel the Bundegi Sanctuary Zone, the wildlife-rich shallows of Ningaloo Reef near Exmouth, in a half-day activity with a guide, small group of up to 8 guests, and all gear provided. You paddle through the nursery spotting juvenile turtles, rays and baby reef sharks, then tie off at moorings to snorkel the coral reef itself. Pickup from your Exmouth accommodation is included; the tour time shifts daily with the tides, so confirm the schedule before you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want to paddle and snorkel in one outing—you'll kayak to shallow reefs where turtles and rays gather, then snorkel directly from your boat in sheltered water.
Ningaloo Reef: Kayak & Snorkel Day Trip with PickupYou’ll paddle calm turquoise lagoons by kayak with a small group, spotting turtles or rays as your local guide leads you along Ningaloo Reef’s quieter edges. Snorkel straight from your kayak or the beach—gear included—and enjoy morning tea plus lunch under wide Western Australian skies. It’s not always graceful, but it’s real adventure with sand between your toes.
Exmouth: Ningaloo Reef Snorkel & Wildlife with Small GroupsYou spend six hours snorkeling at Ningaloo Reef with a guide who knows the conditions and the wildlife, in a boat small enough to change plans if something better appears. Lunch and equipment are included, and the route shifts each day depending on what's actually happening in the water and what your group wants to see.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Ningaloo Reef without arranging your own gear or following a rigid itinerary — the small group size and flexible routing mean you get the reef as it actually is that day, not a predetermined version of it.
Snorkeling in Exmouth: Ningaloo Reef from the beachThis is a full-day, land-based snorkel in Exmouth's Ningaloo Marine Park, where you wade into the water from the beach at two sites—Turquoise Bay and either Oyster Stacks or Lakeside, chosen by your guide based on tide and weather. You get snorkeling equipment, morning tea and a picnic lunch on the beach, plus photos taken by the guide throughout the day. Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation are included. Children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?The day asks for seven hours of your time and involves walking into the water at two different sites, with your guide leading the snorkel both times. If you want to see the reef without a boat ride and prefer to move at a steady pace on the beach and in the water, this setup keeps the logistics simple—pickup, equipment and food are all arranged, so you just show up and walk in.
Ningaloo Reef Kayak Snorkel Tour from ExmouthCoral By Kayak is a half-day kayak and snorkel activity in Exmouth that takes you by double sit-on-top kayak out to the Tantabiddi Sanctuary zone of Ningaloo Reef, where you tie off and snorkel directly from the water. Your guide points out coral formations hundreds of years old, marine life, and takes photos to share after the trip. Hotel pickup is included, along with all kayaking and snorkeling gear, sun protection, and snacks.Is it for me?Small groups work best here—the guide stays close to point out corals and marine life as you snorkel, and the moored kayak keeps you in one spot so you can focus on what's below instead of managing the boat. If you want to see Ningaloo Reef but prefer not to swim or dive independently, snorkeling from a kayak gives you the reef at water level with the guide right there.
Snorkeling Ningaloo Reef & Yardie Creek: Full-day Exmouth safariA full-day snorkeling and sightseeing tour from Exmouth combines three Ningaloo coast stops: Charles Knife Canyon for morning tea and views, Ningaloo Reef for snorkeling in clear lagoons, and a boat cruise up Yardie Creek through red limestone cliffs. A guide leads the day, transport and snorkel gear are included, and lunch is prepared on-site. Children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want three separate landscapes—canyon, reef, and gorge—visited in one day with a guide steering the route and timing; the boat cruise works best in smaller groups where you'll hear the guide clearly and spot wildlife more easily than in a larger crowd.
