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.

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.

The best and easiest way to get around at Ningaloo Reef is to self-drive or take a tour. This area of Western Australia is extremely vast and remote, and public transport is limited.

The best time to visit Ningaloo Reef largely depends on the marine life you want to see. Whale sharks are more prominent between April and July, humpback whales from June to October, and turtle hatchlings in February and March.

That being said, there isn’t really a ‘best’ time to visit as the weather is warm and marine life is abundant all year. 

Ningaloo Reef is all about action and adventure so there's 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're planning on exploring the national park. A light jumper is useful if you're camping.

Ningaloo Reef is a casual place so there's 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. 

Internet signal is available at Exmouth and Coral Bay for Telstra customers. Most bars, restaurants and cafes also have wi-fi.

Mobile phone coverage is available at Exmouth and Coral Bay for Telstra customers. Outside these towns, internet coverage can be unreliable. If you're with a carrier other than Telstra, you may have more trouble getting signal in and around the Ningaloo Reef region.

If you'd 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 often book out. 

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.