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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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Posted by Helen Tags: Coral Coast, Cyclone Iggy, cyclones, Exmouth Weather, fires in Carnarvon, flooding, Karratha, North West Highway
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November 15th, 2011 by Helen
Ok, so we are now in the swing of summer. Here are my tips for you.
- make it part of your habit. Do not leave the house without a water bottle and sip water regularly all day. You will sweat much more than usual and wont even notice it.
- It obvious, but put a hat on as soon as you walk out the door, apart from the obvious sun implications, you will dehydrate from your scalp and you need to keep this as cool as possible.
- Ankles swelling? Raise them at night, eat less salty foods, drink less alcohol and go for a walk in the ocean.
- Eat foods high in water content like watermelon and salads.
- If it is very hot in town, it will be much cooler on the other side of the peninsula. Head out of town and hit the beach.
- Get in the water and cool down. Pack water, pack a hat, pack sunscreen, put on a rashie, set up a sunshade, get into the water. Cool your body temperature down immediately.
- All too hard? The town pool is always there for a quick dip. Or even getting wet at any one of the Gulf beaches will do the trick, the water is much warmer than the beaches on the other side, but you are at least wet!
- Use your airconditioners wisely. They are very efficient and will cool down the house quickly. I beg you not to leave them on all day and go out. It’s a waste of power and money and completely unnecessary. All it will do is raise the tariffs for next time as the owners get their power bills. Please consider this.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Airconditioners, Christmas in Exmouth, cool foods, Coral Coast, Exmouth beaches, Ningaloo Peninsula, Ningaloo Reef Holidays, sunscreen, tourists, Town Beach, Western Australia
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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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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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Posted by Helen Tags: Coral Coast, Holiday accommodation, holiday homes, North West Cape, tourists
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January 18th, 2011 by Helen
When searching recently for some holiday home accommodation in Exmouth I found myself in the United Kingdom, forgetting we had neighbours accross the waters sharing our town namesake. It made me think how easy it is to get lost on the web when searching.
The new predictive search used by Google is a great way to save time typing, but it does not always lead you to where you wish to go. I have since opted for being quite specific when searching. For example: when looking for holiday accommodation in Exmouth I find it easier to type ‘Ningaloo” as apposed to Exmouth, the search engines take me exactly to where I want to go.
You can waste alot of time scrolling through unrelated sites (say for Exmouth) when you really wanted Ningaloo Accommodation…thinking outside the box!
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Coral Coast, Exmouth, Exmouth WA, Holiday accommodation, Ningaloo Reef
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November 16th, 2010 by Helen
If you are coming to Exmouth during the Whaleshark season, April – September every year, you would be wise to think about your bookings now.
This is a spectacular event, and every year guests book accommodation with us, sometimes 10 months in advance, just to have the opportunity to swim with these gentle giants of the oceans.
However they fail to book their dives until they actually arrive into town, or only weeks prior. May I suggest that you plan your swim and dive as soon as you can. Do the research with the Whaleshark operators and get the best price and product for your needs.
There are no ‘duds’ amongst the operators and we have had great reviews from guests regarding all the dive companies in town. Some are listed below;
Ningaloo Whaleshark n Dive – www.ningaloowhalesharkndive.com.au
Ningaloo Blue – www.ningalooblue.com.au
Ningaloo Reef Dreaming – www.ningaloodreaming.com
Three Islands Marine Charters – www.whalesharkdive.com
Ocean Eco Adventures – www.oceanecoadventures.com.au
Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours – www.kingsningalooreeftours.com.au
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Coral Coast, coral marine life, dive operators, Exmouth, Humpback Whales, Murion Islands, Ningaloo Reef, North West Cape, turtles, Western Australia, Whale sharks
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November 10th, 2010 by Helen
It’s summer in Exmouth. From November to April it is hot.
But what is HOT to you is cool to others. Think of it this way. If you are living in Pannawonica and it is 52 deg outside, then a 45 deg day on the waterfront in Exmouth is bliss!
If you have however just flown in from the south coast of Tasmania then 45 deg days are HOT.
Here is my tip for all holiday makers looking to have the Exmouth Experience in the off season of summer. It’s easily done if you don’t lock yourself in your home and you leave the air conditioning and travel to the reef side of the peninsula. Get out of town and away from the concrete. Get in the water. Come home in the cool of the day, crack a cool drink, use your barbecue not your oven….and wrap that sarong around yourself. You too boys!
I am also happy to negotiate a better deal in summer…so give me a try!
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Posted by Helen Tags: air conditioning, Christmas in Exmouth, coastal holiday, Coral Coast, Exmouth beaches, Holiday accommodation, hot weather, Ningaloo Reef, Ningoo Reef Fish, summer holiday
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March 12th, 2010 by Helen
A sighting of two whalesharks off the coastline last weekend has kickstarted the Whaleshark Season off a little early. No one is complaining as this is the highlight of the year for many tourists.
Travelling from waters unknown the gentle giant is present off the Ningaloo Reef coastline from April to June every year. They can often be up to 12m in lenght, with our two first whalesharks reportedly being around 4-5 meters.
May I advise you all to book your whaleshark dives and tours with the operators early as the boats only take so many and we would hate for your to miss out. The Exmouth Visitor Centre will be able to assist www.exmouthwa.com.au
Just a quick reminder that the Whaleshark Festival is on from May 28-30th. There will be lots of activities around town to inform and excite all our guests.
Happy whaleshark spotting!
Give support to the biggest fish in the ocean
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Posted by Helen Tags: Coral Coast, game fishing Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, Ningaloo Whale Shark Festival, tourists, Whale sharks
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January 29th, 2010 by Helen
February is one of the BEST months to holiday in Exmouth on the Coral Coast. The Ningaloo Reef is crystal clear perfect, the beaches deserted, fishing pentiful, and the town is quiet.
Yes it is hot, but with all our homes fully airconditioned, and the cooling waters of the beach not far away, who cares!?
We are offering a free night with any booking of 4 nights or more for the month of February 2010. That is potentially a saving of nearly $200 a night in some homes.
With 6 homes, ready and waiting for you to book, right now is the perfect time for a trip to the Ningaloo Reef and Exmouth. Take a day trip to Coral Bay, or a fishing charter to the Murion Islands, or snorkel at Torquoise Bay.
By the way it is turtle season….There is lots happening on our beaches at night!
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Coral Bay, Coral Coast, free accommodation, Murion Islands, Ningaloo Reef, turtles
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December 8th, 2009 by Helen
Lately I have had conversations with potential guests enquiring as to whether they should base their Ningaloo Reef holiday experience in either Coral Bay or Exmouth. Two trains of thought here.
Yes Coral bay is gorgeous, and the reef is ‘just there’. Its a one street town and with that comes all the charm of a small remote community, on a glorious beach, in the best state in Australia.
But, because it is so small, there is little to no accommodation available. Only the very organised, booking many years in some cases for prime spots, have the opportunity to stay in Coral Bays’ very limited accommodation.
So if you are hell bent of basing your reef exploration in Coral Bay then BOOK EARLY, very early.
However, Exmouth may be another 150km away, but with a little less forward planning, you can find accommodation relatively easily. Obviously peak periods sell quickly, you may need to think ahead 6 months. But the choice is far greater than in Coral Bay.
You can also get to the reef very easily from Tantabiddi (38km from town) or Bundegi ( 13km from town) via the boat ramps.
Choice is everything. But planning your holiday often years in advance can prove tricky!
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Posted by Helen Tags: Bundegi Beach, Coral Bay, Coral Coast, Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, Tantabiddi, Western Australia
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