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Availability: Tours are available Monday to Saturday, subject to guide availability, weather conditions and minimum numbers. Minimum of 3 people required to confirm tour departure.
Please enquire about custom dates and custom or private tour options.
Season: Late March to late January
The Tour: The tour begins with pick-up from your Exmouth accommodation starting just before 8am. We then take the journey into Cape Range National Park. Depending on the launch site for the day, this may take 40 – 50mins. Upon arrival at the launch site, you will get fitted out with all the gear needed for the day, acquainted with your kayak, and your guide will give a safety briefing before heading out for the day.
Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the sheltered lagoons and beautiful beaches of Ningaloo: you can paddle into paradise and leave the crowds behind. Along the way you’ll look for turtles, rays, schools of fish, and coral life from your kayak. You may even see dugong and dolphins. Enjoy the contrasting scenery of reef and range that this UNESCO World Heritage-listed area offers – all from the best seat in the house.
Snorkelling is included in this tour, and depending on the day this may be shore-based snorkelling (where we pull the kayaks up on the beach and swim a short distance from shore), kayak-based snorkelling (where we tie off to a mooring buoy or drop an anchor and slide over the side of our kayaks), or a combination of both!
The paddling and snorkelling are complimented with stops on the beach for morning tea and lunch, which are prepared fresh by your guide. We aim to provide healthy and delicious food; specific dietary requirements can be catered for with ample notice.
Your guide will choose the tour destination on the day to give you the best experience, depending on prevailing environmental factors such as wind speed and direction, tidal movement and swell conditions. We usually explore the lagoon areas between Ned’s Camp and Lakeside or between Osprey Bay and Pilgramunna.
No prior sea kayaking experience is necessary, our friendly guides will be with you every step of the way. You will need at least an average level of fitness to enjoy this tour.
Please note that we don’t normally visit Turquoise Bay on this tour as it is a beach that many visitors to Ningaloo will visit independently. If you would like to visit Turquoise Bay on a guided tour, you may be interested in our Ningaloo In A Day Tour.
Highlights
- Travel in your very own double sea kayak, and
get up close and personal with the amazing wildlife of Ningaloo. Turtles, rays,
and schools of jumping fish are often spotted from the kayaks. You may also see
dolphins or dugong (in season).
- Snorkel amongst the amazing coral and colourful
fish of Ningaloo Reef, and take the opportunity to snorkel from your kayak (if
conditions allow) – an experience you won’t soon forget!
- Pull up on beautiful sandy beaches for a
delicious morning tea and lunch, all freshly prepared by your guide
- Enjoy commentary on the history, culture and
natural wonders of the local area on the drive to our kayak launching spot on
the day
Includes
- Double sit-inside sea kayaks, with rudder for
comfortable cruising, lifejackets (PFDs)
- Snorkel, mask and fins (you are welcome to bring
your own if you have them)
- Long sleeve sunshirts, broad brim hats, wetsuits
in season
- Dry bags for valuables
- Morning tea and lunch (specific dietary
requirements can be catered for, please advise on booking)
- Transport to and from your Exmouth accommodation
- National Park entry fee
- Complimentary photos taken by your guide
You Bring
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (please consider reef-friendly sun protection products)
- Drinking water
- Bathers, boardshorts, footwear (thongs, crocs,
sandals)
- Towel
- Camera
Pick up
From your Exmouth accommodation around 8.00am return around 4.00pm
Tour Includes
- Double sit-inside sea kayaks, with rudder for
comfortable cruising, lifejackets (PFDs)
- Snorkel, mask and fins (you are welcome to bring
your own if you have them)
- Long sleeve sunshirts, broad brim hats, wetsuits
in season
- Dry bags for valuables
- Morning tea and lunch (specific dietary
requirements can be catered for, please advise on booking)
- Transport to and from your Exmouth accommodation
- National Park entry fee
- Complimentary photos taken by your guide
You Bring
- Sunscreen, sunglasses
- Drinking water (we recommend 1-2 litres in
winter, 2-3 litres in summer)
- Bathers, boardshorts, footwear (thongs, crocs,
sandals) – please ensure to arrive with your bathers on underneath your clothes as there may not be facilities for you to get changed in at the tour start point
- Towel
- Camera
COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
Some of the measures that we are taking to protect our staff, customers and the Exmouth community during this time include:
- We ask that you do not attend the tour if you are feeling unwell
- Extra precautions are being taken to sanitise our equipment between use, with no sharing of equipment. Guests are encouraged to bring their own equipment if possible (e.g. snorkel mask)
- Meals/snacks will be modified during this time. Instead of our usual ‘picnic-style’ shared meals, guides will be preparing and serving all snacks and meals individually
- Staff have successfully completed the WA Government’s AHA Hospitality & Hygiene COVID-19 Hygiene Course, we will have a nominated Hygiene Officer on all tours, and have detailed COVID Safety Plans in place
- Guests have the option to follow us to the tour location in their own vehicle if preferred. Travel time to the tour location can be between 45 minutes and 1 hour. Please advise us upon or after booking if you would like to take this option
- Hand sanitizer will be available for guests to use throughout the tour/hire process
- Guests are encouraged to make bookings via phone, email or online instead of in person
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Would recommend! Saw lots of marine life and our guides were super friendly and informative. Thanks Rosie and Toby for a great tour!
10 out of 10 Exmouth Adventures. We had an amazing day Kayaking and snorkeling the lagoon with Neri our tour guide. Neri has an excellent knowleage of Ningaloo, Cape Range NP and the wild life within them. Morning tea and lunch were lovely and fresh and a great time to chat to others on the tour. We saw some so many fish and sea creatures on the reef and from the beach. We loved our low enviromental foot print eco tour of Ningaloo. Thank you Neri and Exmouth Adventure Co. 10 out of 10.
Awesome snorkelling experience! Had an amazing day snorkelling Turquoise Bay and Lakeside! Kim is an experienced down-to-earth guide who communicates well, and the snorkelling at Lakeside was outstanding. We saw green sea turtles, manta rays and so many other colourful fish! Take a noodle, one hour in the water is too tiring otherwise. A bit more food for lunch would have been ideal for 8 people but we had enough for one go. Highly recommend!
Ningaloo Reef Adventure We loved the Ningaloo reef adventure. Our guide was terrific and we visited two sites for hours in the water. The guide was very informative and helpful in all cases!I will say the staff were friendly overall and offering an out of hours drop off is a very nice touch
The tour was 4 hours, with a total drive time of 1.5 hours. We spent just under an hour in the water and the rest of the time standing around listening to repetitive instructions from the guide and again on the beach making mostly small talk. The time in the water was basically 2 laps, going out 100 feet or so and drifting back.
It really felt like this company was just mailing it in, which is really disappointing because we will most likely never be back to this part of the world.
Excellent snorkelling without the crowds A terrific guide and some fantastic spots to snorkel. We were at the wrong time of year for Whale Sharks (May to September) but still got to see turtles and lots of fish, so it was very enjoyable
Fun It was fun, beautiful clear waters, guide was knowledgeable about marine life and kind, they take free underwater photos for you to download later
Great experience! Awesome experience, would definitely recommend. Guide was informative, and well versed on Exmouth and the history of the area. Wike, kids and myself enjoyed the day
Snorkelig Day-Tour Our snorkeling trip with Kolton was fantastic! He explained and shared a lot with us. We snorkeled at Turquoise Bay and Lakeside—both excellent spots. Time flew by, but Kolton was very relaxed and even stayed out with us a bit longer. Highly recommended!
Brilliant tour An excellent experience. Collected from our hotel right on time, always told what was happening, very professional. Neri was a fantastic guide, so well informed and went above and beyond with sharing all her expertise. But it was also fun and if we were staying in Exmouth for longer I’d definitely use them again. 5 stars.
Review of 1/2 day snorkel trip to Ningaloo Reef Kolton is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide as well as being a very competent snorkeller as my wife is a novice snorkeller but with Kolton’s support really enjoyed the trip. We saw all the main sea creatures and lots of fish.The scenery was spectacular and we stopped at the lighthouse for panoramic views of Turquoise Bay.
We have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending this tour.
Unmissable experience We had the best time on this tour. It was a really enjoyable day with Colton. He was a great guide with heaps of knowledge and skill. We learnt a lot about the area which really helped us plan our next few activities. We saw so many amazing turtles, fish, reef sharks, coral, stingray, birds, lizards and dingo. It was truly surreal experience. It was a really windy day so Colton had all the tips to make sure we’re able to experience everything whilst staying safe. The beaches and wilderness are so beautiful. Cool photos of the day were available that afternoon. Nice morning tea and lunch to keep us fuelled. A really wonderful experience, couldn’t recommend higher.
Awesome day out Had an amazing experience snorkling and kayaking with a group of wonderful people today. We had Colton as our tour guide and he was awesome, he had plenty of information in the water and on land. Thank you for an awesome day 😊
Great company to deal with great day on the reef First of all I would to say what a pleasure this company is to deal with. They showed great flexibility whilst I was finalising my plans from the uk, it was easy to deal with them remotely and they allowed me to keep options open until the last minute.We chose the all day snorkelling, it was very good. We saw fish turtles an a stingray. Rosie our guide was very informative and helpful to my wife and I who were novice snorkels. She also provided a very pleasant lunch.
I would definitely use them again if I return to Ningaloo.
Fabulous tour - highly recommend! Had the most fantastic time on this tour yesterday with Rosie! My friend and I had both done this tour in previous occasions but neither of us had been to the particular spot that we went to.All the equipment provided is excellent quality and instructions were very clear and Rosie made sure we all had plenty of time in the water to enjoy the fabulous marine life including the beautiful turtles.
Followed by yummy snacks and gentle paddle back, I can’t recommend this tour highly enough!!!
ideal tour to get flavour of Exmouth and Ningaloo Reef Julie was a great and attentive guide helping us to learn so much about the area. She lead us a at good pace, mindful of the age diffences. would highly reccommend this tour to give you a good flavour for what is on offer so you can then pick the areas you want to spend more time at.
Ideal tour to get a feel of the area Julie was a great attentive guide, we learned so much about the area. She lead us at a good pace, mindful of the age differences. She is a fount of knowledge of the wildlife and the land. She also gave good reviews of where to eat.
Highly recommended! Kolton was a fantastic guide for our snorkel adventures. We went to two different snorkel spots and did two snorkels at each place. Saw lots of amazing fish, turtles, stingrays, octopus and very interesting. Coral and rock formations. Highly recommended.
Ningaloo Snorkel Trip I thoroughly enjoyed the snorkel tour at 2 spots offshore - Turquoise Bay and Lakeside. Our guide Kolton collected us from our accommodation and immediately put us at ease and started pointing out flora, fauna and other sights. I am an experienced snorkeler but Kolton made sure we were well fitted out with wetsuits, fins and masks and snorkels and we had safety guides/a signal.Though the lagoon waters were choppy we saw many fish, a turtle, stingray, etc. and Kolton led us and pointed out what there was to see. In addition, we had a delicious morning food break and lunch. One suggestion is though the weather is warm, we were chilled by long snorkels and it would have been great to have hot water in a thermos and the ability to drink hot tea/coffee.
Ningaloo in a day The guide was absolutely brilliant she was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I was a beginner in relation to snorkelling and she was so patient with me. The hike was brilliant and we were lucky enough to see Wallbies on it. The snacks were lovely and the lunch delicious. During the snorkelling we saw a beautiful array of fish and two turtles who were happy for us to follow them. Lastly was the lighthouse with magnificent views. If you were thinking of booking this tour don’t hesitate it will be a lasting memory you will have for years to come absolutely excellent.
Unforgettable experience A fantastic tour! Our guide was incredibly friendly and patient, making sure all the beginners felt comfortable and safe. The water was unbelievably clear, and we were surrounded by colorful coral and tons of tropical fish. Seeing sea turtles was a definite highlight! I wished I could go back and do it again. Highly recommended!
Top Tour Kim was absolutely amazing. So knowledgeable and very good at communicating excitingly. We had the best day-trip. Our best recommendationMy husband is a beginner snorkeller, and Carlton was amazing—so attentive and supportive. He was always right there, helping him whenever he needed it!
We saw stingrays, clownfish, and lots of beautiful fish. On the way, we even spotted dingoes and emus! Carlton is super knowledgeable about the local wildlife and Exmouth. A truly great day for us all!
Awesome trip! Awesome trip! My family absolutely loved this snorkelling experience today.My husband is a beginner snorkeller, and Carlton was amazing—so attentive and supportive. He was always right there, helping him whenever he needed it!
We saw stingrays, clownfish, and lots of beautiful fish. On the way, we even spotted dingoes and emus! Carlton is super knowledgeable about the local wildlife and Exmouth. A truly great day for us all!
Absolutely would recommend.
Everything is well organized and prepped for.
Guides are knowledgeable and super friendly.
Thanks Rosie & Sam!
I've been here before but this is definitely the best way to experience Ningaloo.
Being immersed in it, night & day and still not getting enough!
Snorkeltour We had such a great snorkel tour in Exmouth! Our guide Julia was fantastic – she knew exactly where to take us and showed us some stunning spots. We snorkeled straight off the beach at two beautiful locations, with plenty of time to enjoy the reef and marine life. What we really loved was how small and personal the tour felt, making the whole experience relaxed and special. Highly recommended!
You'll Love This. A fantastic tour; our guide, Jules, was informative, friendly, and couldn't do enough for you. The walk was very interesting and easy. Not comfortable snorkelling? No drama, he helps a lot and can provide flotation devices if required. Lots of highlights along the way.
Nature at its best. The Exmouth adventure company offers the most extraordinary experience in a sublime remote area of Western Australia.Our group WEA from NSW experienced 5 days of kayaking along turquoise reef coastline. The turtles, sting rays and a multitude of fish were in abundance. Each cove we paddled into we would snorkel and have a picnic.
Our camp behind the dunes was very well set up with clean comfortable tents and the bush kitchen was always dishing out delicious food.
The hiking was equally amazing as we were surrounded but the ancient fossilised landscape.
Our guides Neri and Jules were nothing but professional, hard working, fun wonder women who made sure our adventure was out of this world.
Turtles & Snorkelling Exmouth What a fantastic 1/2 day tour. JOULES was our guide and from getting picked to destination he was a wealth of knowledge of the area. Fully equipped with everything we needed and more. Safety was paramount and it was delivered perfectly. The tour was fantastic no turtles while snorkelling, plenty in the mangroves. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, I do think a level of fitness is needed.
Fab tour We had a great time out with Kolton. Even with the weather against us, they made some adjustments to the timing and location to best suit the current conditions so that we could still enjoy the day 😀 Would highly recommend !
Perfect day and perfect conditions! Had a blast. Saw some beautiful rays and reef sharks amongst many other beautiful things. Kayaking was fun! Water was awesome. Our guide was excellent. Highly recommend!Weather was perfect, Nick and Clayton were friendly and helpful and the reef swim was beautiful.
Great Day Snorkeling Excellent Tour, our guide Nick was really great, took a lot of time to explain everything and made sure everyone had a good time
Great trip with expert guide. Loved it. I was not that experienced but Nick the guide made it happen for me. I am ok with the Kayak but not snorkelling. He lead me to see all the sights under water which was amazing from the coral , fish life, turtles and stingrays! I was amazed as first trip of this kind. Thanks again Nick
Just the right amount of adventure! This was a great tour with a good amount of ‘adventure’ for our family of four beginner kayakers and snorkelers. After timely collection from our accommodation, we were given helpful instruction by our guide Nick, and were all fitted out with good quality gear. Nick did well meeting the different needs of our diverse tour group. After paddling out to the buoy, Nick helped with adjusting the kids’ snorkels and made sure we were comfortable. We were amazed by the diversity of sea life so close to shore - we saw the promised turtles as well as stingrays, dolphins and many amazing fish and beautiful coral formations. A great afternoon out, thanks Nick and colleagues! Also, thanks for sharing photos from the day with us - great mementos - and a special mention for Ally in the office who made sure the whole family could go on the same tour.
A great way to see lots of Exmouth wildlife A big thank you to Jules for a truely fantastic day. From spotting wallabies in the Cape to swimming with turtles on the Reef our day was jam packed. As two adults who flew into to Exmouth (for a quick trip without a car), this tour was a great way to see all the sights without the stress. Jules has great knowledge of the town's history and where to spot the local animals. The gluten free/dairy free ice cream and whale spotting at the light house was a perfect way to end the day.
Ok but not what was advertised Enjoyable half day paddling with a sea kaya in the mangroves. Guide was great but we didn’t go to where we were supposed to go. No turtles and no reef fish. Just a few small rays that swam past as a great rate of knots. Disappointment with last minute change.
Couldn't have been better! We just finished a 5 day kayaking tour which was absolutely fantastic. My 13 year old son and I had an incredible experience. Julia and Steve were the perfect guides - funny, patient, encouraging and knowledgable. The tents were comfortable, the food was delicious and the company was excellent. And then there was the snorkelling! I would highly recommend this trip and the company. Thank you again for a wonderful time.From start to finish, everything was incredibly well organized and enjoyable. Our guide, Julia, was truly awesome—super friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel completely at ease. She genuinely wanted each of us to have the best experience possible.
We went to two snorkel locations and I saw everything I wanted to see , lots of marine life, coral and a turtle! We stopped for a break between the two sites and snacks were provided which even included gluten free for me.
On the return trip back to town Jules also took the time to stop at a beach where we saw turtles swimming in the sea. Also great to see photos from the tour on the company’s website. Perfect end to a lovely day.
We also rented a wetsuit from them on another day and also here very friendly and professional and super smooth! Recommend for hiring gear too!
Ningaloo in a Day We had a great day hiking, snorkeling, turtle spotting and whale watching from the lighthouse. Our host (Jules) was knowledgeable and made it a very enjoyable day.
10/10 Tour was great! Small group so it was very easy to accommodate everyone. Our tour guide Jules was amazing! He was very personal, patient and informative. He knew so much about the area. Our tour lasted from 7am-3pm. We even had extra time to stop by another beach to spot some turtles in the water. I would recommend this tour and Jules to others! Our favorite part of the tour was the snorkel. Visibility was great and there was lots to see despite being close to shore. Water was a little choppy but Jules provided pool noodles/ life jackets and wet suits to those who needed them.
Good fun Really great tour for those that enjoy kayaking and snorkeling. Basically kayak 1km (30 min) straight off the beach to a shallow sandy area near a fantastic snorkeling spot which our small group then enjoyed for the next 45-60 minutes. The two guides were excellent & really helped us on the way back when I struggled with the demands of kayaking and the breeze picked up. Thanks for a fantastic morning.
Just breathtakingly arm pitchingly stunning 🤩 Absolutely incredible! Neri was so informative from the van ride to heading back into town. Safety and training of the kayaks was thorough and the snorkelling was amazing! Making memories!
Fantastic 3 day kayaking/camping trip We had the most fantastic trip last week, kayaking during the day and camping on the beach each night. I was initially very nervous about the kayaking and the logistics of taking all our gear, keeping it dry etc. But it soon became very easy. Neri, our guide, was absolutely brilliant. She is extremely experienced, put us all at ease, kept us safe and happy, was very knowledgable and accommodating, cooked us delicious meals and worked extremely hard day and night to make it all run smoothly and seamlessly. We had a wonderful time and are very grateful.
5 Day Ultimate Safari - perfect for exploring Ningaloo I cant think of a better way to explore Ningaloo Reef, than the 5 Day Ultimate Safari - sea kayaking, snorkelling, gorge hikes and staying at a very comfortable base camp. It was very well-organised and we had fantastic guides who ensured we had a perfect experience seeing the best of the reef and gorges, were comfortable and safe and always well-feed! Highly recommended.
The most amazing place on earth! Wholeheartedly recommend Exmouth Adventure Co! We have now had 14 successful expeditions with these guys with a variety of different amazing guides. The Ningaloo Reef is one of the most amazing places on earth and a must visit in your life. No one better to show you the way than Neri and the team. Be sure to kayak, snorkel and explore the gorges of Cape Range, best way to see it all is on the 5 day safari! Thanks legends, see you again soon!
Awesome way to explore the reef This was the second time we signed up for this tour (we did it a few years ago), and again it was fantastic. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, flexible and helpful. Not only did we see a lot of very fascinating marine life, we also spotted 4 ospreys on a beach we kayaked past. It‘s such a fantastic way to explore the reef, I fully recommend it.
Grand day out Fabulous day out. Neil our guide was really knowledgeable, informative and fun. I can’t recommend this tour enough - especially if you are only in Exmouth for a short period. We would all do the day again
Amazing tour! Amazing tour! Had the time of my life! It was an amazing experience and we saw a lots of turtles, dolphins, rays and colourful wildlife!! Rosie was a fantastic guide and so passionate which made our kayaking journey even more enjoyable! Highly recommended!









































