Posts Tagged ‘coral marine life’

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Whaleshark Swim Bookings

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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Where’s the Beach?

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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Whales at Bundegi Beach

September 14th, 2009 by Helen

A few weeks ago the stranded whale on the reef at Bundegi Beach made all the headlines. This poor giant of the sea unfortunately didn’t survive his ordeal. Now there is another whale stranded on Scarborough beach in Perth, sad, but nature has its own way of dealing with things.

But yesterday as I was sunning myself at Bundegi with a good book, there was a pod of whales just off the reef. They were not in a hurry to go anywhere and those of us on the beach were granted a wonderful exhibition of whales jumping out of the water, talking to each other and basically having a great time in the Ningaloo waters.

Exmouth treats us daily to the wonders of nature in all its glory. I feel privileged to experience the sights and sounds of this pristine Ningaloo Reef coastline and all its gifts.

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Photos

August 17th, 2009 by Helen

Today I was wandering around some websites looking for more amazing shots of our wonderful coastline when I refreshed my memory on a great site.

It blew my mind (yet again) and it is worth sharing with you the wonders of Sasha Unger. The photograhy is all available to purchase on line at www.aabz-imaging.com do yourself a favour.

The amazing underwater photos of coral and marine life are just that…amazing. His grasp of the ‘essence’ of the Ningaloo coastline, its marine park and landscapes is both tactile and soulful.

When you have finished your holiday in Exmouth, please leave all the shells and coral behind, and take home a photo of it instead, it will last longer!

On a parting note, brides to be! He also does weddings. Whilst we are on weddings, let me know please if you are staying in one of our great homes while in town for a wedding. Special gifts await you!

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Support Whaleshark Research

June 2nd, 2009 by Helen
Give support to the biggest fish in the ocean

Give support to the biggest fish in the ocean

Last week in Exmouth there was a gathering of over 100 scientists and interested parties at the 3rd annual Ningaloo Research Symposium. This was held at the Novotel Ningaloo Resort.

The aim of the event is to bring together Ningaloo reef researchers, managers, stakeholders and interested community members so that the critical needs of the Ningaloo Marine Park are based on sound and accurate scientific information.

The 300km Ningaloo coral reef provides habitat for more than 500 fish, 250 coral and 600 mollusc species as well as whale sharks, humpback whales, dolphins, manta rays, turtles and dugong.

‘In our quest to save the world’s oceans let’s begin by celbrating and preserving the world’s biggest fish.” Tim Winton-Author

for more information contact www.whaleshark.org  or register your support at www.ecoocean.org

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