Ningaloo Reef Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises). However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Learn more about Intrepid's COVID-19 policy

Flights depart from Perth to Learmonth Airport which is the closest airport to Ningaloo Reef. When you land at Learmonth Airport, bus transfers are available to take you to your accommodation or you can hire a car and self-drive. It takes around 13 hours to drive from Perth to Ningaloo Reef. 

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The best and easiest way to get around at Ningaloo Reef is to self-drive or take a tour. 

The best time to visit Ningaloo Reef is from April to October as the weather tends to be stable during these months. If you are not fond of high temperatures, the months of January, February and March are best avoided. 

Read about the best time to visit Ningaloo Reef

Ningaloo Reef is all about action and adventure so there is no need to bring any fancy clothes. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are a must, even in winter, as the sun reflects off the water and the white sand. Bring a good pair of walking shoes if you are planning on exploring the national park. A light jumper is useful if you are going to be out on the water. 

Ningaloo Reef is a casual place so there is no need to dress up. If you're going out for dinner at one of the better restaurants in Exmouth, smart casual clothes are fine. 

An internet signal is available at Exmouth and Coral Bay for Telstra customers. Outside these towns, internet coverage can be unreliable. If you are with a carrier other than Telstra, it is likely you will not have internet access in most areas in and around Ningaloo Reef. 

Mobile phone coverage is available at Exmouth and Coral Bay for Telstra customers. Outside these towns, mobile phone coverage can be unreliable. If you are with a carrier other than Telstra, it is likely you will not have a mobile phone signal in most areas in and around Ningaloo Reef. 

If you would like to do a particular tour at Ningaloo Reef such as swimming with whale sharks, you should book sooner rather than later as popular tours frequently book out. 

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. The sandy beaches fringing Ningaloo Reef can make walking difficult for travellers who are less mobile on foot. However, we’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Learn more about Accessible Travel with Intrepid