Turquoise Bay
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Brad
Hong Kong, China182,227 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
There are quite a few beach stops you can make along Yardie Creek Road along the Ningaloo Coastline including Turquoise Bay, which according to many publications is one of the most beautiful beaches in Western Australia.
We stopped here during our recent stay in Exmouth and found the beach at Turquoise Bay mighty impressive. Great sand for walking and relaxing. The water is a lovely turquoise colour, swimming and snorkelling conditions looked great although we just enjoyed our time on the beach this time around.
Quite a few tempting beach stops along the Ningaloo Coastline, this one is well worth stopping to check out or better yet, stick around and enjoy for a few hours.
We stopped here during our recent stay in Exmouth and found the beach at Turquoise Bay mighty impressive. Great sand for walking and relaxing. The water is a lovely turquoise colour, swimming and snorkelling conditions looked great although we just enjoyed our time on the beach this time around.
Quite a few tempting beach stops along the Ningaloo Coastline, this one is well worth stopping to check out or better yet, stick around and enjoy for a few hours.
Written 3 September 2024
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FREDW58
Brisbane Region, Australia11 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Hired Car and drove to Yardie Creek and stopped at Turquoise Bay for snorkelling on way back in the Drift area. Was great until stung by an Irukandji jelly fish and after a 3/4 hour dash to the hospital spent three hours having pain killers administered. All good now but not fun at all.
Written 23 March 2024
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Rochelle F
Randolph, NJ1,275 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Hands down the best beach in the area - the sandy is powder white and the water is clear, clean and turquoise. We visited many of the beaches up and down this coast and this was our favorite. We kept returning here during our stay.
To note, there is very little shade here (which is typical of Australian beaches in general). It was never crowded, the water was nice and warm. Did not see many fish in the drift but the beach is fabulous. I see why it has won Best Beach award. I would rate it one of my top 10 worldwide
To note, there is very little shade here (which is typical of Australian beaches in general). It was never crowded, the water was nice and warm. Did not see many fish in the drift but the beach is fabulous. I see why it has won Best Beach award. I would rate it one of my top 10 worldwide
Written 4 April 2024
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garethsarahjames
Sydney, Australia89 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Awesome experience. Just walk in from the beach to snorkel with all the tropical fish you can imagine plus rays, black tipped reef sharks also spotted. Drifting with the current. The most spectacular Turquiose water ever. One side for snorkelling and the other side of the point a calm bay for swimming & playing in the water. Great for kids,
Written 27 April 2024
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Anja622015
Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands72 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
One of the most beautiful places in the world for snorkeling. You can really see everything, while walking into the sea from the beach, swimming 20 meters and already hanging above the beautiful coral. The fish meet you in the shallow end of the beach. They like to warm up in the sun.
Good parking and toilets available. Never seen it (Dutch) busy here, this visit was the third time. Don't forget to buy the pass to WA National Parks.
Good parking and toilets available. Never seen it (Dutch) busy here, this visit was the third time. Don't forget to buy the pass to WA National Parks.
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Written 26 November 2024
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Sue R
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Mar 2024 • Friends
If you want to snorkle from the beach by just walking out into the ocean, no boat needed, this is a good option. It is a beautiful beach, it was being enjoyed by a few people but not crowded or noisy. The carpark has 2 options ( beach or drift) we went drift. carpark also has toilets. Just walk to the left a bit along the sand before getting in the sea. You will drift along twards the point, just exit before the point as that section is dangerous. We saw corals and a variety of fish. There is a lovely shallow sandy section also to just hang out in which has fish in the shallows. Be aware there is no shade and Byo food and drinks.
Written 23 March 2024
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Tom B
Melbourne, Australia83 contributions
Apr 2021
Time and time again Turquoise Bay is named in the Top 10 beaches of the world. If you only had one option to see the coral and fish in Cape Range nation Park then go to this site. The sheer white sand, turquoise and blue coloured water with the coral reef only a 50 muter swim from shire makes it the prime spot for everyone. My tip is to come in the early morning around 8am to get the best visibility and calmness of the water.
Written 3 May 2021
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Jade H
Perth, Australia265 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
We traveled from Exmouth to visit turquoise bay. It’s about a 40min trip by car which sees you travelling through the National park. There is a $15 entry for the park unless you have an all park pass. The car park was easy to get to and there are toilets down there as you arrive. The beach was immaculate however we went on a slightly stormy day so as you could imagine the water was a little cloudy and it started to rain. It’s definitely worth the visit however there isn’t anything else there so would recommend taking food and drinks with you and head down on a sunny day if you plan on staying on the beach. I can imagine the view would have been even more stunning.
Written 5 May 2021
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,521 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Without a doubt, the nicest beach we visited in our month long trip in Australia. It mattered not a jot either that we were there in winter with lovely sunshine and warm temperatures. The water was a little cold but as Europeans, we are used to that! It was lovely to swim in, teeming with life too as the reef is only just off shore.
What we most loved was the peace and quiet. There are no crowds and it is totally undeveloped as it lies well within Cape Range National park.
There is a car park and viewing platform fort hose who don't want to go down to the beach itself. otherwise nothing, no bars, shops etc... perfect.
What we most loved was the peace and quiet. There are no crowds and it is totally undeveloped as it lies well within Cape Range National park.
There is a car park and viewing platform fort hose who don't want to go down to the beach itself. otherwise nothing, no bars, shops etc... perfect.
Written 21 September 2023
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Fiona G
Adelaide, Australia340 contributions
May 2022
The beach is world class. Beautiful aquamarine water with reef close to shore that you can drift snorkel on. It is in a remote location so you are not inundated by crowds. It is part of the Cape Range national park so there is a fee attached to enter the park, but it is not very much. Well worth a visit
Written 2 May 2022
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Can we stay in our caravan gor a week in Turquoise Bay in Sept 2020?
Written 20 July 2020
Bookings are heavy, there were no spots in Ningaloo 2wks ago. Contact the Ningaloo visitors centre in Mylering. It's not far from town for day trips anyway
Written 21 July 2020
We’re staying in Coral Bay in August - is it possible to drive direct to Turquoise Bay, or will we have to go via Exmouth?
Written 30 January 2020
Have a look on YouTube for Yardie creek crossing and track to coral bay
Written 31 January 2020
Hi! We'll be visiting Turquoise Bay toward the end of July and will reach late in the day.
Is it safe to start snorkelling around 4PM? Also, what are our chances of seeing turtles during this period? Thanks!
Written 1 July 2019
Snorkelling at any time of the day at Turquoise Bay is safe as long as you are aware of the tidal movement. Try to avoid snorkelling late on an outgoing tide as water will flush out of the lagoon.
Written 1 July 2019
Did you hire your fins and snorkel in Exmouth or bring with you from your home town. If you hired them can you tell me where to go please. Also did you do a tour to the Bay, or drive yourself and do what the others did as far as the DRIFT is concerned? Thanks
Written 7 August 2018
Hi everyone has pretty much answered your original question on the stacks themselves definitely best place to snorkel - I also found going just before they say best time to go (high tide) even better - as it is before the tide and the strong drift and waves comes in and easier with younger children to slowly swim across the bay - found it easier with the kids just be careful not to walk on anything as that is why they tell you high tide so less chance of stepping on things - go straight into swim mode to protect the reef. Was teaching my kids from the start to respect the reef :-)
Written 11 August 2018
We are thinking of going in June(early June) to visit this lovely beach. Is this a good month to visit? Weather-wise and water temp-wise? Thank you for any insight. :)
Written 27 October 2017
G'day
I believe this is a great time to visit. The sharks will be around. The nights might be chilly but it will still be warm during the day. Water will be 26+.
Written 30 November 2017
We are flying to Exmouth tomorrow and would like to go to Turquoise Bay for the day. Is there public transport or shuttle bus?
Written 11 September 2017
Hy, sorry for the delay: no public transport, but there's shuttle bus from some tour operator. You can ask at the Exmouth Visitor Center.
Bye
Written 20 September 2017
We are thinking about getting over to Exmouth and surondings in august, what would it be like over there in August?
Written 16 February 2017
Hi there,
My husband and are are a fit couple who do an ocean swim every day here where we live on the Gold Coast.(I also dive) I am 60 and he is 67.Are we too old for your tour? We are coming to see my son who lives in Perth over Easter.We are going up to Ningaloo after that. We want to swim with the whale sharks.
cheers,
Marg Flanagan
Written 24 January 2016
Definitely not too old ....I've just returned and I'm 62 and also a scuba diver! However, due to a recent on going injury I'm definitely not as fit as I have been in the past ....I did find it difficult to keep up ....we went with Ningaloo Blue and Connor would be in the dingy ready to tow me back to the boat as soon as I got too tired.....I still managed to get some good photos and observe this magnificent shark ....we saw several sharks and only one in my option swan slowly the others seemed to be a bit faster ....hope this helps :-)
Written 22 June 2016
Are there still whalesharks early November. And what about the flies? Is that really bad in November? We did not see them in the east coast last Year.
Written 9 August 2015
Whale shark season is said to end in August, although sightings occur past that point. You may find tours hard to come by after August as the official season has ended. Flies tend to be worse as you near summer. Expect more from October onwards.
Written 10 September 2016
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