Posts Tagged ‘Ningaloo Reef’
June 2nd, 2010 by Helen
The squid have been prevalent around the marina this last week with reports still coming in from anglers in small dinghies heading out of an afternoon. Blue manner crabs have also shown up in the gulf with the cooler weather. Mullet bait has been working well for the crab pots and frames from fish works well too. The cooler weather should see the whiting anglers return to the town beach of an early morning on the high tide using prawn bait and small long-shank hooks.
Pictured this week is Brett Stevens from minigolf, who was beaming with smiles after catching this giant trevally in the Exmouth Gulf. The fish had some old battle wounds on it that were healing well and after a few quick photos the fish was released. These fish are very hardy and we’ve seen many caught with battle wounds like this one.
The Exmouth Game Fishing Club is hosting the Exmouth Classic in mid June, so if you’re keen to get out and target a few reef species, then grab an entry form from Betta Electrical or one of the local tackle or fuel shops.
The opening of the eatery in the clubhouse is Friday the 4th of June! Nemo’s, as it will be known will be open for lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10-2 and dinner on Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6-9. For bookings call 9949 4567. Profits go towards the clubhouse and non-profit organisation of EGFC.
Brett from Minigolf with Giant Trevally
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May 17th, 2010 by Helen
Familiar faces are starting to show up around the town as the weather cools down. One such face is that of Owen Suckling who has been coming to Exmouth for many years and staying at the Lighthouse Caravan Park. Despite Owen now needing a walking stick with a back injury in his late 70’s, he is still managing to get down to the water for a fish or two. This week Owen went down to Huntress and caught a 65cm spangled emperor using his favourite rod and reel. He also fed a few charlie court taking his fresh baits.
Golden trevally have been hanging around the weed clusters inside the reef at Tantabiddi. They have also been patrolling the areas near the passages with a few other trevally species in the mix. Soft plastic lures and
poppers work well on these species. If you prefer bait fishing, then anchoring up and berleying can bring in the trevally as they roam the shallows.
Tracey and Chris Speed from Golden Bay have been here for a two week fishing holiday. The couple have been enjoying the sensational autumn weather in their 21ft seafarer. Tracey has been showing Chris up by catching plenty of fish, although Chris tells us that his job is to drive the boat for his wife and for her to catch the fish….yes Chris, we know, your wife has had all the luck this trip! Pictured this week is Chris with one of his catches
during their stay.
The Exmouth Game Fishing Club is hosting the Exmouth Classic on June 11-13th. This is a reef fishing competition for any anglers who simply enjoy getting out and catching a fish for dinner. The competition has
generated some great interest from sponsors and there are 24 flash rods and reels up for grabs, along with loads of other prizes and cash. The event will be run from the new clubhouse and if you want to enter, jump online to www.egfc.com.au or drop in to the local tackle stores or fuel outlets to grab an entry form.
Do you fish from a boat? Have you got your Recreational Fishing from a Boat License yet? It’s important to remember that from 2 March 2010, an RFBL is required to undertake any general fishing activity (including crabbing) conducted with the use of a powered boat anywhere in the State. If you don’t hold an RFBL, you can still go fishing provided you are in the company of someone who holds an RFBL and you stay within that person’s bag limit. If you are unsure about who needs to have a license to do what, then drop in to
the local fisheries on Payne Street to ensure you are not caught out on the
water.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Bluewater Tackle, Exmouth Game Fishing Club, Lighthouse Caravan Park, Ningaloo Reef, Tantabiddi
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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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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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November 23rd, 2009 by Helen
I received this Google Alert this morning and I need to share with you Jamie Paterson’s Photography.
For any tourist who is not convinced that the Ningaloo Reef, stretching from Coral Bay to Exmouth, is not THE best diving, snorkelling and visual playground…well take a look at Jamies website at some amazing aerial photography.
Follow the link below:
Ningaloo Reef – Western Austalia « Jamie Paterson Photography …
By jamiepatersonphotography
Yes another awesome Ningaloo Reef aerial photograph! This was taken from a Sikorsky S76 helicopter almost directly opposite Exmouth. Christian, Mike, Larry and I had just flown in from the Monte Bellos and we thought we’d seen some …
Jamie Paterson Photography -… – http://jamiepatersonphotography.wordpress.com/
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Posted by Helen Tags: Coral Bay, diving, Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, photography, Reef Fish, Snorkelling
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November 23rd, 2009 by Helen
I received this Google alert today and took the opportunity to check out Jamie Patersons Photography. WOW! From Coral Bay to Exmouth the Ningaloo Reef continues to astound.
For any tourist not convinced that this is the best diving and the best reef in Australia, or the world. Check out this aerial photographe on Jamie’s website.
Follow this link:
Ningaloo Reef – Western Austalia « Jamie Paterson Photography …
By jamiepatersonphotography
Yes another awesome Ningaloo Reef aerial photograph! This was taken from a Sikorsky S76 helicopter almost directly opposite Exmouth. Christian, Mike, Larry and I had just flown in from the Monte Bellos and we thought we’d seen some …
Jamie Paterson Photography -… – http://jamiepatersonphotography.wordpress.com/
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Posted by Helen Tags: Coral Bay, diving, Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, photography, tourists
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November 13th, 2009 by Helen
What have they done?
Cheap flights to Exmouth. Now you can fly cheaply to Exmouth and have the holiday you want, without the 16 hour drive. Some still like the drive, and I admit to being one of these tortured souls. But if a quick few days in Exmouth on our beautiful Coral Coast is just what you need, then fly.
The cheap flights sell fast. So book now, and I mean it, they sell fast. $160 each way is great value.
Its about time I hear you say. Well yes, for too long it has been a “keen price”, but the masses revolted! Hence our cheap flights.
Thankyou Skywest Airlines for allowing us to holiday on our beautiful Ningaloo Reef coastline.
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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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Posted by Helen Tags: Bundegi Beach, coral marine life, nature, Ningaloo Reef, Whale sharks, whales
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September 14th, 2009 by Helen
Yellowfin whiting have been prolific along the gulf beaches along with
yellowfin bream this last week according to visiting parents of staff.
Small queenfish have also been patrolling the outside of the northern wall
of the marina. Light spin outfits and small metal slices are working best
for these fish with the trebles replaced with a single tarpon hook. The 3″
gulp minnows have worked well inside the marina on the local bream
population with the occasional cod and mangrove jack surprising the unwary
angler.
Giant Trevelly have been hanging around the breakers along the west side as
expected at this time of year. Some daring anglers brave the conditions
when the swell is up, but please beware as these large swells can create
very dangerous conditions. Good quality rock spiked boots are advised when
fishing from the rocks and please fish with a companion.
Spanish Mackerel are still around in thick numbers alongside the reef,
however the sharks have made their presence in all areas lately, especially
with the beached whale off Bundegi.
Fishing can be good and bad, but a day out should always be enjoyable. I
managed to get out this week and didn’t catch a thing except some bait. The
tides were large and the current was extremely strong. We trolled for
billfish briefly, then tried for reef fish, but couldn’t get on the mark.
Then we tried for billfish again, but missed the bite! Nevermind: if we were
guaranteed fish everytime it would take the fun out of going!
Bundegi Yellowfin
Pictured this week is Peter Gates with a gleaming smile after catching a
shark mackerel off the outside of Bundegi reef. There have been quite a few
schools of these speedsters along with long tail tuna in this area. Now
that we have Bundegi boat ramp so close, it makes it easy for a fish after
work before the sun sets. Look for the birds feeding and you should find
the action. You can troll these areas or cast and retrieve metal lures,
soft plastics or if you’re really keen, a well presented fly will do the
trick.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Billfish Bonanza, Bluewater Tackle, Bundegi Beach, Ningaloo Reef, Spanish Mackeral, Trevelly, Yellowfin
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