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January 23rd, 2013 by Helen
The prevalence of cyclones in the North West at this time of year, becomes more of a chore than anything else. Shade sails down, shade sails up…furniture in, furniture out. And with 20 holiday homes to manage here at Ningaloo Reef Holiday, that is alot of work. But with a great team around me, we get it all done with ease.
Things to pack when in a cyclone. The Emergency Kit!
- torches, batteries, candles, matches…anything that will light up the lock down dark house when power goes out.
- games and books, nothing worse than polite conversation for days on end with the dog.
- food and water, things that you can eat without refrigeration, its hard to get this one right as no one wants a house full of baked bean eaters.
- and grog…well you might as well have a party if you are locked down.
So with Cyclone Peta on her way to us by Friday, here’s hoping it is only wind and rain it provides, the tanks need filling and I kind of like a day indoors with a good book. Fingers crossed.
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March 11th, 2012 by Helen
We love late bookings in our holiday homes in Exmouth. There are great bargains to be had. Not always the best idea to simply arrive into town to then look for accommodation, but very often we can easily put you up last minute in one of our great holiday homes.
Today I got an email at 7am from a Bunbury couple and their wee highland terrier, looking for 4 nights accommodation. Driftwood was available which is also pet friendly. They swung by the office at 13 Griffiths Way, I took their full payment, they followed me over to the house, and they are now out fishing from Bundegi Boat Ramp. Very simple process.
So whilst I dont recommend that you try this during school holidays or peak times, you can sometimes jag a last minute holiday house in Exmouth…with ease through Ningaloo Reef Holidays.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Bundegi Beach, caravan parks, Exmouth beaches, Exmouth WA, Holiday accommodation, Ningaloo Reef Holidays, tourists
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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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July 22nd, 2011 by Helen
Simmo’s Ice Cream is well known to all in the Dunsborough and South West region. But lately in Exmouth we have been lucky enough to have the Simmo’s Ice Cream van parked up for our July Holiday tourist season.
It is linked up to a caravan and it is doing the North West rounds, currently parked next to the Exmouth Visitor Centre. The car park is heaving with tourists, locals and work crews all getting a lick of the good stuff.
It won’t be there long so make the most of the wonderful flavours of Simmo’s Ice Cream whilst you still can.
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April 26th, 2011 by Helen
Nice big Ruby Jobbie
What a busy town Exmouth has been over the Easter break. There was not one room in any accommodation place available, nor were there even empty camp sites! As you can imagine the boat ramps and beaches were flat out too as the weather was ‘picture-perfect.’
At town beach before sunrise there have been schools of baitfish getting harassed by predatory species such as trevally and small queenfish. It is spectacular to watch and so is the sunrise! This coming week is good tides to be there and target the whiting, so make sure you have some prawn bait ready along with some small long shank hooks and a bit of berley for the whiting at dawn.
The fishing was a little slow over the Easter break. The full moon, biggest tides of the year and super-moon phase may have had something to do with it all. However, there were still reports late in the long weekend of mackerel, ranking, reds, and billfish by different anglers.
One tasty delight this week has been the run of yellow fin tuna off the cape. There have been several reports of large yellow fin in schools off the Muiron Island’s and the tip of the cape. The weed has been rather thick of late and trolling lures has been challenging, however, there has been some fish amongst it all.
Suze Gerovich and Taygen Dray were residents of Exmouth, working here at Bluewater Tackle for the last year. They, like so many others, stopped in Exmouth on a trip around Australia and ‘got stuck’. They have finally moved on with their travels, but will be back in around twelve months to settle in Exmouth. Before their departure they had a few days off around the west side chasing fish in the shallows, ruby’s out wide and billfish. The ruby fishing was sensational and pictured this week is Taygen with his first catch of ruby in deep water.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, Bluewater Tackle, caravan parks, EGFC, Exmouth, Exmouth fishing, Exmouth Game Fishing Club, Holiday accommodation, tourists, Western Australia
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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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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 4th, 2011 by Helen
Well 14 days in Exmouth over Christmas and New Year were just not enough. We were the lucky ones who flew into Exmouth this year. Unfortunately for all out guests (except for a brave few) who were travelling from south of Perth. Their bookings into their Christmas Holiday Homes in Exmouth were sadly cancelled as the roads were still closed in parts through Carnarvon after their recent flooding. One intrepid booking wasn’t going to be deterred however and he drove an extra 900km through Newman on the inland road to get to his destination Exmouth. Well done!
Then there was the pending cyclone…that never occured and barely dropped a glass a rain on us. Although there were cloudy and windy days, it was still all temperatures over 40 degrees! And the humidity nearly drenched me! I will need to toughen up so I am told. Lucky the beaches were just as perfect as they always are and the water just as gorgeous.
Somethings will always be the same in Exmouth.
Wishing you all the best for 2011.
Helen x
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Posted by Helen Tags: Bundegi Beach, Carnarvon Floods, Christmas in Exmouth, cyclones, Exmouth beaches, holiday homes, Newman, tourists
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December 17th, 2010 by Helen
Today, as the water rises in the North West. I am in the South West, wishing I was in Exmouth keeping an eye on my guests and my homes. But alas I will just have to wait until next week and be patient.
Word from our caretakers is that there has been rain, there is no flooding, the skies are clearing, but there is very high humidity.
Only 50ml maximum has fallen in Exmouth over the last few days, so unlike our Carnarvon cousins who have received nearly 250ml with more on its way, we are barely keeping the dust down.
I am very sad for some German tourists who flew into Australia and directly onto Exmouth last Monday. They are staying in Turtle and have had nothing but bad weather and high humidity since they arrived. I sincerely hope it clears up for them by Thursday next week when they leave.
For all our new guests arriving for Christmas. Safe driving. I really mean it…safe driving, watch out for wandering livestock who will be misplaced by floodwaters, and take it easy. I know you are excited, but slow down and arrive safely please.
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Posted by Helen Tags: Accommodation, bom site, Christmas in Exmouth, Gascoyne flood waters, monsoonal rain, North West Flood Waters, tourists, weather report
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November 10th, 2010 by Helen
The Ningaloo Reef experience is different for all. Here are some of my most often asked questions regarding what to do in Exmouth and the Ningaloo Reef.
Q. We have small children. What is there for them to do in town?
A. If you are holidaying in summer the town pool is open. There is also a fantastic mini golf set up in the centre of town. Plenty of parks with playgrounds. Always go to the library and check out the activities that may be organised for the school holidays. Small towns like Exmouth have great volunteer groups running a wide variety of projects all year round.
Q. How far is the Ningaloo Reef from my accommodation?
A. Every week I get asked this! Exmouth is not directly on the reef. You will need transport to visit the best reef beaches and dives.
Q. When can I see the Turtles?
A. Turtles are everywhere pretty much all year round. You are best to contact the Conservation and Land Management office in town on Nimitz St and they will provide you with a gallery of photos, brochures and information. My favourite is summer when they are laying their eggs in the sand dunes.
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