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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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June 3rd, 2011 by Helen
Just a quick note to let you know that our not yet listed Frangipani (a new one! Not the one on Stokes Hughes st) is available for bookings and I still have week two of the July School Holiday available.
Three bedrooms and sleeping 5-6 maximum. Clean, loved and surrounded by gardens. Situated opposite a park, plenty of parking, cute as a button.
Only $150 a night. That’s cheaper than a campsite chalet or a motel room in Exmouth.
I have lots of photos but here is one to tempt you.
Sunny lounge room in Frangipani
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, caravan parks, Coral Coast, Exmouth parks, Frangipani, Holiday accommodation, holiday homes, Ningaloo Reef Holidays
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May 30th, 2011 by Helen
I have good availability in some homes for June. The Whalesharks are at their peak right now. So book a holiday on the Coral Coast and swim with the giants of the sea, now.
Turtle – Sleeps 4 available June 7 – 14 $170 a night
Seabird – Sleeps 6 available June 1 – 30 $200 a night
Marlin – Sleeps 8 available June 1 – 24 $190 a night
Ring me now for a last minute bargain…stay 7 nights and pay for 6 nights in all of the above homes.
Mobile: Helen 0400 933338
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Posted by Helen Tags: Discount accommodation, Exmouth WA, holiday homes, marlin, Seabird, Turtle, Whalesharks
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May 4th, 2011 by Helen
Seeing as you are all catching an abundance of fish from the waters off the Ningaloo Reef I thought it pertinant to remind you of the Shire of Exmouth’s rules for fish cleaning in the town. This is not done to be heavy handed in any way, but to be mindful of just how aweful fish bits and offal stink when left to rot in the residential streets bins.
There is to be no fish cleaning at any houses, holiday or otherwise. If you do clean your catch at the house, ALL the fish bits and offal are to be bagged and taken to the offal bins at the Marina, clearly marked. Under no circumstances do you deposit into the bins at your house. Fish cleaning benches are present at Tantabiddi, Bundegi and at the Marina for you to use.
If you are staying in a holiday house and you do clean your catch at the house (please don’t!) then all evidence is to be removed when you leave. Every fish scale, all fish blood, all smell from the bins, all rubbish.
You will be charged from your bond for any fish bait left behind that needs to be removed and driven to the marina bins, any additional cleaning charges and any trips to the rubbish tip that our caretakers need to make to remove bins from the house.
Please just dont do it!
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May 4th, 2011 by Helen
Steve, Scott and Brett are three mates who have come up from Mandurah for a couple of weeks fishing. The trio have been out catching a variety of species including yellowfin tuna, dolphin fish, northern blue tuna and a
honker long nose emperor. A photo would have been good, but apparently Steve was unable to work the camera when asked to take the photo…? The boys have given Steve a lot of grief, but they are having loads of fun. Surprisingly others staying at the caravan park have commented on there being ‘no fish about’ this week, but the boys are certainly on the right spots! They hope to catch a billfish and some GT’s on their trip as well.
The crabs have continued to show up in the gulf and despite many tourists being here over the Easter break, there still seems to be many blue manners about. One customer was even throwing nets from the beach and getting
plenty for a fresh feed. Others have been scooping them in the shallows, while a few people have reported muddies as well in the mangroves. Quite a few locals are quite sick of eating crabs! They are best eaten fresh and
don’t freeze well, so it’s good to see many people taking enough for a fresh feed only.
The monthly fishing competition was a little quiet in April for pictures, but we did manage to get this cracking shot of Nerida Baker with a whopping 12kg red emperor. Nerida was fishing with some friends in Coral Bay over
the Easter holidays. Using mulie for bait she caught this awesome red. Other entrants this last month included Kimberley Jongeling with an amazing 10kg golden trevally, however, the winner was Kye Venrooy with his
spectacular spangled emperor from the marina.
All pics can be viewed in store and all entrants go in to the draw for $700 worth of fishing gear at the end of the year. Kye wins a gift voucher in store, while other monies raised goes to Exmouth Volunteer Marine Rescue and the Exmouth Game Fishing Club.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Billfish, Bluewater Tackle, Coral Bay, Exmouth Game Fishing Club, Fishing Report, Ningaloo Reef, Sailfish
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April 22nd, 2011 by Helen
Our holiday home portfolio is ever changing and we sadly farewell Frangipani and Ocean Breeze.
Frangipani is on the market for sale and she is a little ripper of a house. She may be only one bedroom but she has plenty of space and if you are looking for a nice investment check out www.exmouthrealestate.com.au and ask for Leiza.
Ocean Breeze’s owners are ‘living the dream’ and they are moving to town in late May, we are very happy for them if not a little jealous!
But fear not as we will have some more properties to offer you very soon so watch this space! One home will even be ready for bookings in July…our only home still available for the July School Holidays.
Book now!
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Holiday accommodation, holiday homes, Ningaloo Reef Holidays, tourists, Western Australia
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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
Records were broken before any boats hit the water for the Australian International Billfish Tournament last week. There were 67 boats entered: the largest on record. This also resulted in the largest number of competitors. The Exmouth Game Fishing Club are checking to see if they have also had more billfish tagged than any other AIBT event, with 114 tagged billfish. The billfishing was quiet for Exmouth standards, but only a handful of boats did not catch a fish over the three days. It was perfect weather conditions with the Exmouth gulf glassing off every day to make a great view for patrons at the Exmouth Game Fishing Club house.
It all began on the Tuesday morning with the Bertram Champagne Breakfast and sailpast flare start at the marina. All the boats lined up in front of the clubhouse and took off at once, while wives, sponsors and interested locals watched from ashore. Photographer Sascha Unger got some spectacular photographs from the Birds Eye View Ultralight and all the boats safely proceeded to start the days’ fishing.
The results were:
Champion Team Tag and Release Billfish: Aqua Runner-up Champion Team Tag and Release Billfish: Mahi Mahi II Champion Angler Tag and Release Billfish: Kurt Williamson Champion Team Tag and Release Billfish on Fly: Weapon Champion Junior Tag and Release Billfish: Michael Wunhym. Champion Team Tag and Release Marlin: Aqua Champion Team Tag and Release Sailfish: Catweasel The prizes were custom built rods from Matt Gates at
Bluewater Tackle World Exmouth with engraved Shimano Tiagra Reels for the main sections and engraved Tibor Reels for the fly-fishing section. The juniors were supported by Exmouth Tackle and Camping, while Aspen Parks picked up the fly section. Chevron representatives came to support the event, as did Simrad with a display of electronic units for anglers to see and ask questions. Kailis provided the seafood for the presentation dinner, while the event also attracted support from Exmouth Marina Village, Apache,
Sea Surface Temperature, Maui Jim, and Richter Lures. The whole community was invited to come down after the event to chat with the anglers on the Friday night at the clubhouse when the band Slim Jim and the Phatts played.
It was a great social night and the town is a buzz with fishing talk at the moment.
Pic is the flare start with the boats taking off for the start of the AIBT
AIBT cruise past
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Posted by Helen Tags: Billfish, Bluewater Tackle, EGFC, Exmouth, Exmouth Game Fishing Club, Fishing Report, Gamex, Sailfish
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March 1st, 2011 by Helen
Some of our lovely owners are dog owners and dog lovers also. They are happy for you to stay in their house with your pet…but there are conditions!!
* Do not leave the dog at home when you are out. It will only bark and the neighbours will get cranky and ring the Ranger. Not fair on the neighbours or the dog.
* Dogs are not allowed in the houses. The next guest may have allergies to pet hair, and the cleaners dont want to spend hours getting the place hair free. Just not allowed!
* If the dog gets out and runs amok around the streets and it picked up by the Ranger…you only have yourself to blame. Nothing to do with us or the owners.
* Dogs are not allowed in the Cape Range National Park but are welcome on most beaches other wise.
* Pick up all the doo doo before you leave and put in bags and put in bin. Not loose so that it can stink out the bins for the next guests.
* If the dog digs in the garden, you must rectify before you leave or we will charge you (at Exmouth rates!!) for a gardener to come in and replace plants and fix.
* Remember to give it more water than you usually do at home…it wont be used to the heat and will dehydrate just as easily as you will.
Look at Coral, Cobia and Marlin if you are interested in bringing your pet with you. All bookings are subject to the owners approval first…it’s not a given!
Bundy with his sunnies on ready for action.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Bundegi Beach, dogs on holiday, Exmouth beaches, Holiday accommodation, Ningaloo Reef Holidays, pet friendly
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