Plongée à Ningaloo Reef — Australia

Ningaloo is the world's largest fringing reef — 260km of coral accessible directly from shore. Whale sharks congregate from March to July following coral spawning, and humpback whales pass through from August to November. Unlike the Great Barrier Reef, you can walk straight in from the beach and be on pristine coral within minutes.

Score
57.9
Visibilité
9–24m
Température
20–28°C
Meilleurs mois
March, April, May
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Ningaloo Reef
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57.9

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-22.6000°N

113.6500°E

Ningaloo is the world's largest fringing reef — 260km of coral accessible directly from shore. Whale sharks congregate from March to July following coral spawning, and humpback whales pass through from August to November. Unlike the Great Barrier Reef, you can walk straight in from the beach and be on pristine coral within minutes.

Australia's Whale Shark Shore Reef

Visibility9–24 m
Temperature20–28°C
Max Depth24 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$120
Best MonthsMarch, April, May, June
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML68.0CH32.0VIS67.0SV40.0TMP57.0DA51.0OP78.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL50.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

68.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
80
Megafauna Encounters
84
Reef Fish Abundance
90
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
45
Marine Life Diversity
68.0
Coral & Reef Health
32.0
Visibility & Conditions
67.0
Dive Site Variety
40.0
Water Temperature
57.0
Depth & Access
51.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
50.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

wreckpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

whale shark snorkeling (Mar-Jul)humpback whale swimming (Aug-Oct)kayakingCape Range gorge hikesTurquoise Bay beachstargazing

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Yardie Creek gorge
  • Vlamingh Head Lighthouse

Non-Diver Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber1200 km — Fremantle Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Perth
Nearest Hospital15 km

Remote — Exmouth has small hospital; RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor) evacuation to Perth for chamber

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Ningaloo Reef Dive

PADI

4.8
210 reviewsNITROX

Exmouth Dive Centre

PADI

4.7
180 reviewsNITROX