(Serviced by Exmouth Visitor Centre)
Name: Exmouth Visitor Centre
Address: 2 Truscott Crescent, Exmouth WA 6707
Phone: (08) 9949 1176
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (daily; seasonal variations apply)
Rating: 4.7 from 450+ reviews
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre / Reef, wildlife & national‑park touring hub
The centre provides reef‑access information, whale shark and humpback tour bookings, national‑park guidance, and regional touring support for Exmouth and the northern Ningaloo region.
What Area It Caters For
The Exmouth Visitor Centre supports visitors across the Exmouth–Cape Range National Park–Tantabiddi–Turquoise Bay–Bundegi–Vlamingh Head–Ningaloo Marine Park corridor, covering beaches, reefs, wildlife encounters, gorges, and scenic touring routes.
1. Exmouth Township (Primary Area Serviced)
- Town centre shops and cafés
- Marina precinct
- Town beach and foreshore
- Visitor services and accommodation
- Gateway to Ningaloo activities
2. Cape Range National Park (Major Attraction)
- Yardie Creek Gorge
- Mandu Mandu Gorge
- Shothole Canyon
- Wildlife viewing (emus, kangaroos, echidnas)
- Dramatic limestone ranges and coastal cliffs
3. Turquoise Bay (Iconic Ningaloo Location)
- Drift snorkel
- Coral gardens
- Crystal‑clear water
- Reef‑fish viewing
- Photography hotspot
4. Tantabiddi & Ningaloo Reef (Northern Section)
- Whale shark swim tours (seasonal)
- Humpback whale swim tours
- Manta ray and turtle viewing
- Snorkelling and diving sites
- Boat‑tour departure point
5. Bundegi & Lighthouse Bay
- Calm beaches
- Snorkelling and swimming
- Fishing and boating
- Marine‑park access
- Family‑friendly coastal touring
6. Vlamingh Head Lighthouse
- Historic lighthouse
- Sunset viewing
- Whale‑spotting vantage point
- Coastal panoramas
- Photography and heritage interpretation
7. Ningaloo Marine Park (Northern Section)
- Coral reefs and lagoons
- Whale sharks, humpbacks, turtles, manta rays
- Protected marine zones
- Wildlife cruises and eco‑tours
- World‑class snorkelling and diving
8. Regional Touring Routes
- Exmouth → Cape Range NP coastal loop
- Exmouth → Turquoise Bay → Yardie Creek scenic drive
- Exmouth → Tantabiddi whale shark circuit
- Exmouth → Lighthouse Bay sunset route
- Exmouth → Coral Bay Ningaloo Coast connection
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Exmouth, Cape Range NP, Ningaloo Reef)
- Whale shark, humpback whale and manta ray tour bookings
- Reef‑access guidance and snorkelling recommendations
- National‑park information (gorges, beaches, walks)
- Dining and café recommendations (Exmouth township)
- Event information (Ningaloo Whale Shark Festival, community events)
- Regional touring support (Coral Bay, Yardie Creek, Lighthouse Bay)
- Assistance with accommodation options (motels, holiday parks, eco‑retreats, coastal stays)
- Visitor orientation for photography, snorkelling, diving, wildlife encounters, hiking, and coastal touring
Summary
The Exmouth Visitor Information Centre is the central tourism hub for the Ningaloo Coast’s reef, wildlife encounters, national‑park landscapes, and coastal‑touring routes. It assists travellers exploring Turquoise Bay, Cape Range National Park, Yardie Creek, Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, Tantabiddi whale shark tours, and touring routes linking Coral Bay, Lighthouse Bay, and the wider Ningaloo Marine Park. With its reef‑access maps, wildlife‑tour bookings, national‑park guidance, and regional touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Western Australia’s most iconic, wildlife‑rich, and naturally spectacular coastal destinations.