Red limestone gorges on one side, Ningaloo Reef a short swim off the beach on the other. It's remote and dry, so here's how we'd camp it, from where to pitch to the water you'll need to carry.
Built for sun, sand and snorkel days.
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Sunglasses, UV swim tops and towels for long reef days.
Sun hats, caps and more for the fierce Ningaloo sun.
Sandals for hot gorge walks and sandy tracks.
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One to three person inflatable kayaks for calm lagoons.
Refillable bottles and insulated flasks for hot, dry walks.
Hard eskies, cooler bags and portable fridges for remote trips.
Four beach camps, from a 35-site favourite to a 4WD-only hideaway.
A medium-size camp tucked between sand dunes, with every site about a 150m walk from the beach. It sits beside a recreation zone of Ningaloo Marine Park.
Good to knowBookings are essential. There are 35 gravel sites with pit toilets and picnic tables, but no drinking water, and generators aren't allowed, so it stays quiet.
View Campground DetailsA bigger campground beside the Osprey Sanctuary Zone, where you can swim, snorkel or paddle out to the kayak moorings on the reef. Small boats and kayaks launch from the beach.
Good to knowBook ahead for one of 46 gravel sites across two areas. Generators are allowed in the northern area only, the boat launch is 4WD only, and there's no drinking water.
View Campground DetailsA small camp at the southern end of the park, close to the sheer red walls of Yardie Creek Gorge. Walk the gorge rim or take a boat tour, then fish from the beach out front.
Good to knowBook ahead, there are just ten sand sites. There's a pit toilet and nothing else, so bring all your water and supplies.
View Campground DetailsA tiny campground 3km south of Yardie Creek that you can only reach by four-wheel drive. It's beside a recreation zone of Ningaloo Marine Park, with room for very few campers.
Good to knowOnly five sand sites, so book early. A pit toilet is the only facility, and campfires aren't allowed at any time.
View Campground DetailsIt's remote, hot and dry, so preparation does the heavy lifting.
None of these campgrounds provides drinking water, and the park is very remote. Fill every container in Exmouth and carry more than you think you'll need.
Find a Water BottleSites sit on open coastal country, and summer temperatures can climb past 45°C. A shade shelter gives you somewhere to rest between swims.
Find Some ShadeCampfires aren't allowed at any time in these campgrounds. Bring a gas stove and enough fuel for every meal.
Find a Camp StoveDecember to April can be extremely hot and is also cyclone season, and walks should only be done between April and September. Whales pass the coast from May to October.
Milyering Discovery Centre, 54km from Exmouth, has staff on hand, snorkel hire and devices for managing your Park Stay booking. It's the best place to ask about walks and road conditions.
Turquoise Bay, Lakeside and Oyster Stacks are all snorkelled straight off the shore. Bring your own mask and fins so you can swim whenever the tide suits.
Everything for a self-sufficient beach camp.
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The park's campgrounds run along the Ningaloo coast. Kurrajong sits behind the dunes a short walk from the beach, Osprey Bay is larger with a kayak and small boat launch, and Yardie Creek is at the southern end near the gorge. For something quieter, Boat Harbour is a five-site camp you can only reach by 4WD.
No. Drinking water isn't provided at any of these campgrounds, and pit toilets are the only facilities. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking and washing, and stock up on food and fuel in Exmouth before you head in.
As early as you can. Bookings are essential at every campground in the park, and they're popular, especially in school holidays. Ningaloo Coast campsites open for booking on their own schedule, so check the Explore Parks WA booking guide before you plan dates.
The cooler months suit most people. December to April can be extremely hot and falls in cyclone season, and the park recommends walks only between April and September. From May to October you might also see humpback whales passing the coast.
No. Pets aren't allowed anywhere in the park, and 1080 baits laid to control feral cats and foxes are deadly to dogs. If your dog is coming on the trip, look at pet-friendly stays in Exmouth instead.
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