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January 28th, 2012 by Helen
Much preparation goes into getting the holiday homes we have in Exmouth in readiness for a pending cyclone, this one being Iggy. Who calls a cyclone Iggy by the way?!
Once we know that evacuation is required, I do the ring around to our guests to inform them of the bad news that it would be wise to leave town. Not always that easy as our recent evacuees have discovered. Fires have cut of the North West Highway, so it has been a difficult decision. Stay or go? Our Karratha guests held out as long as possible, thinking that a cyclone in Exmouth on holiday would be a hell of alot better than a cyclone in Karratha whilst working. But even they in the end couldn’t take the risk of flooding.
Our caretakers then go around to all the houses, taking down shade sails, bringing in all the furniture, fastening the cyclone shutters and battening down the hatches.
We sincerely hope that Iggy is all POP and not too much BANG. Will keep you posted.
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November 28th, 2011 by Helen
There is very exciting news this week for the Exmouth Game Fishing Club.
The annual Gamex tournament at Exmouth will this coming March 2012 be part of the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) Great Marlin Race. The Great Marlin Race is a partnership between IGFA and the USA’s Stanford University that pairs recreational anglers with cutting-edge science to learn more about the basic biology of marlin and how they utilise the open ocean habitat. The goal of the program is to deploy 50 pop-up archival tags (PAT) in marlin at billfish tournaments around the world each year, and a limited number of these tags will be available to Gamex anglers, with the tournament running from March 9-17. Gamex and Exmouth is the ONLY Australian Tournament and location that has been chosen for 2012. (We feel very privileged!!) This effort will increase understanding of distribution, population structure and biology of marlin and engage anglers and the general public in the research process.
By increasing the understanding of where these animals go and how they use the pelagic ecosystem, it will provide valuable information to the resource managers and policy makers responsible for ensuring their long-term conservation. One hundred and twenty days after each tag is deployed, it automatically releases itself from the fish and transmits information such as the fish’s path, depth profiles, and sea temperatures to earth-orbiting ARGOS satellites. Tag sponsors, anglers and the general public will be able to view the migration routes of tagged marlin through Google Earth-enabled maps on the Great Marlin Race website where pop-up tag locations and animal tracks are displayed.
The subsidised cost of each tag is $4000. The marlin, and sponsor, whose tag travels the farthest of all 50 tags will be recognised at the annual IGFA International Auction and Banquet in January 2013, while the angler who tags the winning fish in the Exmouth leg of the 2011/12 Great Marlin Race will receive a free five-year membership to EGFC and free entry to Gamex 2013.
The Exmouth Game Fishing Club believes it is fantastic opportunity to place Exmouth firmly on the international game fishing map and to support scientific research and marlin conservation. To sponsor a tag email Exmouth Game Fishing Club at secretary@egfc.com.au, with tags sold on a first come, first served basis. For more information visit go to http://igmr.igfa.org .
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Posted by Helen Tags: ARGOS satellites, Bluewater Tackle, conservation, Exmouth Game Fishing Club, Exmouth WA, Fishing Report, Gamex, Great Marlin Race, IGFA, Ningaloo Reef, Stanford University
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November 26th, 2011 by Helen
News just in.
Skywest Airlines will launch a new weekly service Learmonth – Paraburdoo commencing Monday 28th November 2011. This schedule will be extended to include additional Tuesday flights, effective 13 December 2011
Looks like they are departing Learmonth 8.35 am arriving Paraburdoo 9.35am and then returning Paraburdoo 10.15am arriving in Learmonth 11.15am.
Pricing starts from $159 one way. Bookings can be made on www.skywest.com.au or via phone 1300 66 00 88.
Great news for all our Paraburdoo holiday home guests wishing to get to Exmouth for a quick long weekend away. We would love to see you. We have holiday homes that accept 3,4 and 5 night stays, some even allow pets.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Christmas in Exmouth, Exmouth, Exmouth WA, Holiday accommodation, Learmonth, Ningaloo Reef, Skywest Airlines
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November 25th, 2011 by Helen
The Exmouth Game Fishing Club is getting itself organised for the 2012 season of GAMEX and AIBT. Last year we saw record numbers of boats and fishermen come into the town for this ever popular event. With accommodation at a premium I would like to urge you to book your holiday homes now. I still have some vacancy in some of our most popular homes.
A nice marlin caught off Exmouth
GAMEX dates- 10 March – 17 March
AIBT dates – 19 March – 25 March
Coral – sleeps 4 singles in two queen beds and two single beds. Tariff – $170 a night
Turtle – sleeps 2 singles in two queen beds. Tariff – $180 a night
Oyster – Sleeps 6 singles in two queen beds and 2×2 sets of bunks. Tariff – $180 a night
Tusk – only available from March 18 – 25. Sleeps up to 9 singles in one King bed, two queen beds, one single bed and 2×2 sets of bunks. Tariff – $230 – $320 a night
Mandu – ON THE CANALS and the closest holiday house to the Marina and the Exmouth Game Fishing Club. Why is this not booked!!?? Sleeps 6 singles in 3 King beds which unzip to make 6 King Singles. Tariff – $300 a night.
(Ningaloo Reef Holidays is a sponsor of GAMEX) See you all at the competition, make sure you introduce yourselves if I haven’t met you yet.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Billfish, Bluewater Tackle, EGFC, Exmouth Game Fishing Club, Fishing Report, game fishing Exmouth, Gamex, Holiday accommodation, holiday homes, marlin, Murion Islands, Sailfish, Spanish Mackeral
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August 5th, 2011 by Helen
News is buzzing that the humpback whales are in abundance on the both sides of the peninsula.
Guests who have been out fishing in the gulf are telling of amazing stories of how they found themselves in such close proximity to these wonderful and often playful giants of the sea.
The humbacks are easily spotted from the town beaches and if you have binoculars even better. You can spot the gush of water that is spouted into the air when then dive and also the splash of water as their enormous tails hit the water.
So dont lament the end of Whaleshark season, embrace the start of Humpback season.
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July 22nd, 2011 by Helen
The best month of the year for fishing and holidaying in Exmouth and I still have vacancy in some of my holiday homes.
Marlin www.ningaloo.net/holiday-homes/marlin has ALL dates still available. This three bedroom two bathroom home which sleeps 8 has had a cancellation and is not free for the entire month.
Marlin has new beds, a new Beefeater BBQ, all new linen, big Plasma TV, outdoor beer and bait fridge and has loads of parking for cars and boats.
Make the most of this opportunity and book now at a great rate of only $190 a night (based on a minimum 5 night stay) $200 a night for 3 or 4 night stays.
Ring Helen now on mob; 0400 933 338
Comfortable living at a great price
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Posted by Helen Tags: Exmouth holidays, fishing holiday, holiday house, marlin, self contained accommodation
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July 22nd, 2011 by Helen
Recently I had a very exhaustive conversation with a guest who was trying to get a big picture of the dive scene in Exmouth and the Ningaloo Reef. Where to Dive, the best sites, could he dive from the beach? All relevant questions, but as I could only give a rough guide I have since done some more research.
I found a very good dive site link which I think will give the diver a better overall view of what is on offer on the Reef. www.divezone.net/ningaloo-reef/travel.htm
Although they didn’t mention the prevelance of Holiday Home Accommodation when discussing places to stay in Exmouth, I will forgive them for that one for now.
My biggest tip is to ring (dont just rely on the websites) the dive companies and talk with the dive crew. Shop around, they all offer a similar product. Look at reviews.
Remember, you can hire all the dive and snorkeling gear you like in town and you can get amazing dive and snorkeling experiences straight from the beaches.
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Posted by Helen Tags: dive reviews, Divezone, holiday homes, Ningaloo Reef, Whalesharks
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July 21st, 2011 by Helen
Have been getting some rave reviews from guests lately who have been diving with the Whalesharks on the Ningaloo Reef.
Three Island Marine Charters www.whalesharkdive.com have been commented on as the most helpful, especially for novice swimmers or those who are a bit nervy getting into the water.
Ningaloo Whaleshark and Dive www.ningaloowhalesharkndive have also had some amazing reviews commenting on their professional organisation and ease of booking with the crew on the boats as apparently some of the ‘cutest’ around!
Ningaloo Blue always are consistently good operators and I am sure all the other dive companies are just as good, but all the talk from my guests is on the two mentioned at the moment.
Looks like there is only about another week of whaleshark dives to be had, but apparently the humpbacks are in abundance on the west side of the Cape, so still plenty to see.
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Posted by Helen Tags: dive operators, Humpback Whales, Ningaloo Reef, North West Cape, Whalesharks
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March 27th, 2011 by Helen
You only have a few more days to access the cheap airfares to Exmouth. The special deals finish March 30th, but they may extend that special offer time frame.
Tickets are $129 each way. For flights between 4th May – 22nd June, and 26th July – 14th September.
All other flights are either $149 or $179 each way on the current introductory cheaper flights. So book now.
We are very grateful for the second airline, it really opens up the availability of flights into Exmouth and gives our guests more opportunity to enjoy the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef.
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Posted by Helen Tags: airlines, Holiday accommodation, Ningaloo Reef, Ningaloo Reef Holidays, Ningaloo Whale Shark Festival, QANTAS
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March 25th, 2011 by Helen
It’s a strange phenomenon to have water on the plains in Exmouth. I flew in last week and was astounded by the green everywhere, puddles on the side of the road and wildlife…I mean bugs…in plague proportions.
A week later and the plagues have subsided, the puddles are evaporating and the green grasses are finally being mowed by the residents.
However, on the way out to Bundegi Beach yesterday I was blown away by the flood plains full of water still. Such a sight for March!
Those guests arriving in the next few weeks will be greeted by a lush tropical paradise…it only gets better.
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