Can you snorkel Navy Pier Exmouth?
Snorkelling: Unfortunately not allowed. The Exmouth Navy Pier is arguably the best jetty dive in Australia, if not the World! It is located on Western Australia’s remote North West Cape off Point Murat in the Ningaloo Marine Park, just a short distance from the township of Exmouth.
Can you snorkel at Navy Pier?
Dive Ningaloo currently hold the only licence for operating scuba diving tours at the Navy Pier. Dives here are completely dependant on tidal movements, the currents around the area are very strong meaning it can only be dived during slack tide.
Can you fish off Navy Pier Exmouth?
Often described as being like an oasis in the ocean, restricted access and a ban on fishing has meant that jetty is teeming with marine life that gravitates to the structure for protection. The biodiversity for such a small area is incredible”.
What is Yardie Creek?
Yardie Creek is a unique feature of Cape Range National Park as it has a permanent waters source that flows between the spectacular sheer cliffs, known as Yardie Creek Gorge. Keep on the lookout for the threatened black-flanked rock wallaby, ospreys and other birds that inhabit the gorge.
Does Exmouth have a pier?
The pier was teeming with life it is impossible to do the dive justice with words or photos! On the day we dived the visibility was excellent – well beyond the average of 5m. It was such a privilege to be able to dive in such a place. A must do if you come to Exmouth.
What region is Exmouth in?
Gascoyne region
The Shire of Exmouth is a local government area in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, about 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) north of the state capital, Perth. The Shire covers an area of 6,503 square kilometres (2,511 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Exmouth.
Are there sharks in Yardie Creek?
The mouth of the river is often open allowing small boats to be loaded off in the creek. Fish that can be caught around the Yardie Creek mouth include Spanish Marckerel, Wahoo, Barracuda, Trevally, Queenies, Tuna, Whiting, Sharks, Mullet, Garfish and Mulloway.
Can you drive across Yardie Creek?
For the last few years (from 2013), Yardie Creek has been open to the ocean so crossing the creek has become very reliant on tides and sometimes it’s just not passable at all – please consider your personal safety at all times. Our advice recently is just to avoid this situation entirely by driving the “long way” ie.
Which is nicer Sidmouth or Exmouth?
Both are really nice, however sidmouth is quite a bit more expensive. It is also much quieter, so Sidmouth would probably be better for a calm break, whereas Exmouth would be more suited to a fun holiday.
Which is better Exmouth or Teignmouth?
Exmouth is more a resort town. Teignmouth is a resort too and also has a small working port. Both have good local rail and bus links.
Is it better to stay in Exmouth or Coral Bay?
For those looking for a total beach experience, Coral Bay wins hands down. For those wanting more to do, bushwalks, exploring the national park, nice accommodation and restaurants with a few beach activites tossed in for good measure, Exmouth is the better option.
Why is it called Exmouth?
Origin of Name The explorer, Phillip Parker King, was forced into Exmouth Gulf on 11 February, 1818. He spent the next eight days exploring the region and in the process named the gulf Exmouth, after Admiral Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth.
How big is the Navy Pier in Exmouth?
The pier is a basic ‘T’ structure around 110 metres (360‘) long and reaches a depth of 15 metres (50‘) and, as with any jetty dive, underwater navigation is easy.
What’s the deepest dive at the Navy Pier?
The Ningaloo reef dive is operated by Dive Ningaloo who currently hold a licence for operating scuba diving tours at the Navy Pier and Exmouth scuba diving. This dive is an easy and shallow one, with a maximum depth of around 15 metres there is usually no current.
When is the best time to scuba dive at Exmouth?
Due to access from shore, you are able to go scuba diving Exmouth at the Navy Pier all year long. Being a country of two climates, the northern half of Australia is driest and most accessible between the months of April and September.
Where is the best Navy Pier in Australia?
The Exmouth Navy Pier is arguably the best jetty dive in Australia, if not the World! It is located on Western Australia’s remote North West Cape off Point Murat in the Ningaloo Marine Park, just a short distance from the township of Exmouth.