Adventures in Exmouth

Exmouth Adventure Co has a new three-day, two-night guided tour which the team there feel really shows the beauty of Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Reef.

The tour, Essence of Ningaloo, is designed for those seeking a deeper, more immersive connection with nature.

They will see the contrast, from the red gorges of Cape Range National Park to the turquoise waters of Ningaloo Reef.

There are guided gorge walks, snorkelling and cultural insights. At night, visitors will stay in Exmouth Adventure Co’s well-equipped base camp, under the stars, and enjoy hearty meals.

“This new tour captures what we believe is the true essence of Ningaloo, the balance between adventure, comfort and connection,” says Hal Paine, founder and director of Exmouth Adventure Co.

“It’s an opportunity to experience the World Heritage-listed coast at a slower pace, where every walk, snorkel and sunset tells a story.”

Run by experienced local guides, Essence of Ningaloo includes:

Guided gorge walks Yardie Creek and Mandu Mandu Gorges, with routes to suit various abilities.

Snorkelling Coral gardens at Turquoise Bay, Lakeside, Osprey Bay, or Oyster Stacks.

Cultural and natural insights Milyering Discovery Centre, Jurabi Turtle Centre and Vlaming Head Lighthouse.

Tour departures are available between April and October, beginning on April 17, 2026. It costs $1260 per adult and $1135 per child. For two adults and two children, it is $4310. An extra child (on top of the family price) costs $1020. Bookings are now open at exmouthadventureco.com.au.

A STORY BASED ON PASSION

Exmouth Adventure Co began its journey as Capricorn Seakayaking, founded in Exmouth.

“Our very first sea kayak tours launched in 1999, shortly after cyclone Vance reshaped the coastline and community,” says Exmouth Adventure Co manager and senior guide Neri Grieve. I paddled the coast with Neri in the early days.

“Over the past two decades, we’ve grown and evolved, developing a diverse range of experiences — from half-day and full-day adventures to immersive three-day and five-day expeditions, as well as specialised school and youth programs.”

What started as a passion for paddling Ningaloo has become a leading eco-adventure company.

Exmouth Adventure Co offers small-group, low-impact tours.

“Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections between people and place, empowering travellers to become stewards of the natural world,” Neri says.

OTHER TOURS

Exmouth Adventure Co offers lots of half-day, full-day and multi-day tours.

My pick

+ The year-round, half-day Coral by Kayak explores the coral formations of the Tantabiddi Sanctuary Zone by kayak, with snorkelling. From 7am-11am (October-March), it includes being picked up at the guest’s accommodation in Exmouth and driven round to Tantabiddi. It also includes the use of long-sleeved sun shirts, broad-brim hats, quality snorkels and masks, fins (and wetsuits in cooler months), kayaking safety equipment, a qualified guide and morning or afternoon tea. It costs $165 per adult, $145 for children aged 8-17, $535 for a family of two adults and two children, and $125 for an extra child. The tour runs with a minimum of four guests, and a maximum of 16. They work on a strict safety ratio of one guide to eight guests for our adventure tours.

+ Ningaloo in a Day is a full-day tour from 7am-3pm (eight hours, including travel time). There is a guided Yardie Creek gorge walk and fully guided snorkel tour at Turquoise Bay. There’s lunch at Milyering Discovery Centre, and a photo stop at Vlamingh Head Lighthouse.

It costs $245 for adults, $220 for children (aged 6-17), and $795 for a family of two adults and two children (with $185 for additional children). It runs with group sizes of four to 16.

+ Exmouth Adventure Co also hires out sit-on-top kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, soft surfboards, snorkelling gear, sun shelters and camping gear from its base at 24 Pelias Street, Exmouth.

exmouthadventureco.com.au, or call 0477 685 123.