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October 16th, 2010 by Helen
We are getting quite a few interstate and international guests coming to stay in Exmouth at our great holiday houses. Some of the questions they are asking me with regards to the town, the Ningaloo Reef etc… I think I take for granted. So I am going to post the most common questions and answers:
Q. Will I need a car in Exmouth or are there buses that run around? A. You will need a car if you are planning on visiting the Ningaloo Reef and the ranges or gorges. You can however just use the services of the dive companies if you are planning on only going out with these guys. Could work out expensive, but they will pick you up from your door when you are booked with them. There are no bus services that run around. There are however charter buses.
Q. Is the beach walking distance from my accommodation? A. Unless you are staying in one of our Marina or beachfront homes then not really walking distance. In saying that you can easily walk to the beach it is about a 15min walk from the town centre. The town is situated back from the beach due to the occasional cyclone that comes through.
Q. What is the night life like? Are there any clubs or pubs? A. Definitely no clubs, but there are two pubs, The Potshot Tavern and Gracies Tavern. Both do good pub grub, but they are pretty laid back affairs. Nightime socialising is usually on the back verandas of the holiday homes for a quiet bevvy after a big day fishing, diving, snorkeling or lounging on the beach.
Hope that helps.
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September 19th, 2010 by Helen
Once you get into the national park, it is a must to call into the Milyering Visitor Centre. This is especially so if you have children or if you have never been to the area before.
It is 52km from Exmouth and hosts an array of interpretive displays, great theatre screenings of underwater action, and a fabulous library containing information regarding the surrounding marine and national parks. There is also a great gift shop.
At the waters edge in front of the centre are some of the best snorkeling beaches on the coast line. Lakeside is a popular overnight caravan spot, but the shallow beach and snorkeling is unrivalled. Kori Bay and T-Bone Bay are within a kilometer of each other and the turquoise waters are simply breathtaking.
So go the the Milyering Centre then stay for the beaches!
The Ningaloo Reef is perfect snorkeling
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Posted by Helen Tags: caravan, Exmouth beaches, Kori Bay, Lakeside, Milyering Visitor Centre, Ningaloo Marine Park, Ningaloo Reef, T-Bone Bay, Turquoise Bay
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September 8th, 2010 by Helen
It’s a fair drive from Perth to Exmouth. I like to stop along the way for a night and here are some of my favourite spots.
Monkey Mia is only 720 km from Exmouth. Easily done in a day and roughly half way in your journey. There is plenty of accommodation in Denham and those dolphins are still coming ashore every evening for a feed.
Northhampton is just the other side of Geraldton and if you are looking for a ‘quiet’ nights sleep there are some great Bed and Breakfasts in town including one I stay at all the time – The Ostrich Farm.
Kalbarri and the surrounding towns like Port Gregory and Horrocks Beach are great stop off points with caravan parks and chalets all the go in these wonderfull beach front towns.
So there is no need to push yourself to get to your ultimate destination on the Ningaloo Reef. Take your time and smell the roses (or wildflowers!) along the way.
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Posted by Helen Tags: caravan parks, Exmouth WA, Geraldton, Horrocks Beach, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Reef, Northampton, Port Gregory, wildflowers
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June 11th, 2010 by Helen
It is that time of year again, when the panic starts and all those families who missed out on accommodation in Exmouth last year, try to get some for this year.
So here is my update. We are completely sold out in all homes for July School Holidays 2010. All homes are full for July second half of the month with some dates in Frangipani still available. Patchy dates available for August onwards in all homes.
Still some good availability in our newest home Mandu Villa for August and September which wont last long. Prime dates for 2011 already booked and confirmed on this home.
There is also some September/October School Holiday dates availability in Frangipani, Turtle, Marlin, Ocean Breeze, and Mandu Villa. But dates are limited.
My advice is this…if you are locked into dates then you MUST book at least a minimum of 6-12 months in advance for the School Holiday dates. If you are able to be flexible then you can leave your planning a little later.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, availability, Christmas in Exmouth, Coral Bay, Exmouth, holiday homes, School Holidays
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May 21st, 2010 by Helen
In Exmouth the townsite is set back from the beach on the gulf side. This is to ensure that the if…and I mean if…a cyclone hits the town that the buildings and homes will be safe. So when guests ask me ‘is my accommodation on the beach front?’ we need to make it clear that nothing is actually on the beach front.
Nothing that a brisk walk won’t sort out, or a quick minute or two drive to the Town Beach or Sunset Beach. The gulf beaches are great for a walk and a ‘dip’, or to maybe catch the odd mudcrab on, but are certainly not the postcard beaches that we all expect from the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park.
Every beach on the reef side of the peninsula is picture perfect and tourquise blue. This is where all the action is and the wonderful marine life that we are expecting. But recently whilst sitting at Bundegi Beach I was thrilled to see turtles, whales, fish, and the full gamet of Ningaloo life!
Enjoy all the beaches, but remember, they are not on your doorstep. All the good things take a little effort!
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Posted by Helen Tags: Bundegi Beach, coral marine life, North West Cape, Sunset Beach, turtles
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March 19th, 2010 by Helen
Some of our wonder homes just love visiting pets and some are best suited to guests only. There are some reasons for this.
Only homes that are fully fenced can accommodate dogs, that is understandable, nobody wants a wandering dog around the streets. So that rules out many homes in Exmouth!
It’s also only fair to expect that the pet is taken with you on all outings. The neighbours don’t appreciate barking dogs that are left at home all day bored in strange surroundings whilst their owners are out diving and fishing.
Some of our homes just want to keep their gardens in tact so therefore are not accepting of your visiting pooch.
But don’t worry with some special conditions met, Coral, Cobia, Marlin and Frangipani ‘might’ just allow your very old, very quiet, very outdoor, very well trained…(aren’t they all like this!!??) pet dog to stay in one of our wonderfull homes.
Tip: BOOK EARLY. The pet friendly holiday homes are booked out well in advance. Also remember that dogs are not permitted into the National Parks.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, dogs, Exmouth, holiday homes, National Parks, pet friendly, pets
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February 24th, 2010 by Helen
The owners are putting the finishing touches to our newest home to the Ningaloo Reef Holidays lineup. It is going to be a wonderful home filled with brand new furniture, luxury leather lounges, and an A1 quality fit-out.
Situated on the canals at the new Marina complex, Mandu Villa is only 100m to the boat ramp for boaties, the Novotel Ningaloo Resort for foodies, and the Town beach for …anyone who likes a morning walk and a dip in the water!
The large verandah overlooks the waters of the canal and the gorges to the distance, a perfect spot for a cookup of the days catch or a chilled vino after a long day at the beach or on the water fishing. Perhaps its just a freshly made cappucino you need, your own espresso machine is right there in your luxury kitchen.
This superb home sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 king size beds that unzip to make 6 singles should you need to expel the snorer!
Exmouth never looked so good as it does from your accommodation at Mandu Villa.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Exmouth, Exmouth Marina, Mandu Gorge, Ningaloo Reef Holidays, Novotel Ningaloo Resort
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January 1st, 2010 by Helen
Well here we are again, faced with the New Year and another 12 months of joy ahead of us. It has been a perfect Christmas this year in Exmouth, not too hot and just enough people in town for it to be interesting but not crowded.
Accommodation has been at a premium with all our homes fully booked this year for the Christmas and January break. Thankyou to our guests for joining us up in the glorious north west.
The cyclone looked threatening but barely blew a puff our way. The flies were a little more than in previous years but compared to our friends in the south west, we have nothing to complain about.
I have managed to get to the beach as often as I can, the tan is looking good, but the waistline is expanding! If I see one more ripe juicy mango I will scream!! What! You haven ‘t been gorging on mangoes this summer? Shame…come to Exmouth next year for Christmas and you will be.
Big tip! Sea Breeze, one of our houses at ( 3 Tautog St) has a huge mango tree in the back yard. Ssshh…dont tell anyone.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Bundegi Beach, Christmas in Exmouth, Mango Season
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May 3rd, 2009 by Helen
Our guests often ask me “When I get off the plane at Learmonth Airport, how far is it from town and are there any taxis?”
Learmonth is about a half hour drive from town, and the best news is that it is so easy to get from the airport to Exmouth. No need to even book ahead.
When you get off your Skywest flight there is a quick turn around getting your baggage, well usually! In the waiting time, make your way to the counter where all the hire car companies are situated and there will be the guy from the shuttle bus company. Probably John, say hi from us! For about $20 per person he will deliver you to the door of your house. It is that easy.
When you need to return to the airport, ring him the day before, he’ll give you his mobile number on a business card, (make sure you ask for one), and he will pick you up from your house and take you back to the airport. Too easy!
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April 11th, 2009 by Helen
The tropical climate for Exmouth is a great feature of the area.
Ningaloo Weather Report / Forecast
In summer (December-January) the average maximum temperature is 37°C with an average minimum temperature of 20°C.
In winter (June-August) the average maximum temperature is 24°C with an average minimum temperature of 11°C.
Forget the winter blues – come and soak up the sun in Exmouth.
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