With a coastline that stretches over 37,000 kilometres (23,000 miles), Australia lines three of the world’s largest oceans. Consequently, the country’s waters are diverse, ranging from tropical seas, through to temperate and sub-Antarctic waters.
Perhaps, there is no greater association with Australia’s marine offering than its coral reefs. Venturing to Australia's west coast, the world's largest extensive fringing reef is found in the Ningaloo Marine Park, home to the graceful Whale Shark, the world's largest migration of Humpback Whales and 50 per cent of Indian Ocean's coral species.The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on earth and one of the most complex ecosystems. Stretching 2,300 kilometres off the continent's northeast, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is roughly the same area as Japan, Germany, Malaysia or Italy.
But it is the richness of Australia’s temperate marine environments that is surprising. By far the greatest proportion of biodiversity is found along the southern Australian coastline where 85% of fish, 90% of echinoderms (starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers) and 95% of molluscs are considered endemic with new species being discovered everyday.
Australia’s oceans support over 5,000 species of fish, more than half of the shark and ray species in the world, six of the seven known species of marine turtles, tens of thousands of species of invertebrates, over half of the world’s 58 seagrass species, and countless micro-organisms. Life beneath the surface in Australia is simply extraordinary.
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16 days/15 nights
Coast to Coast Diving Australia
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16 days/15 nights
This itinerary connects the world's most famous reef on the east coast, the world's largest fringing reef on the west coast with temperate aquatic activities on Australia's south coast.
Explore the world-famous Daintree National Park combined with a four-day liveaboard dive trip of the Great Barrier Reef to see turtles,...
From $4,145 USD
10 days/9 nights
Ultimate Summer Snorkelling Adventures
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10 days/9 nights
Discover Australia's best-known ecological wonder, the Great Barrier Reef, with the aquatic playground of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula and the sublime beaches of Western Australia.
Immerse yourself in the pristine waters of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, on a snorkel adventure with resident bottlenose dolphins, just outside of Perth.
Experience...
From $4,750 USD
18 days/17 nights
Christmas, Cocos & Ningaloo Diving Adventure
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18 days/17 nights
Combine Western Australia with Australia's Indian Ocean Islands for one of the world's great snorkelling and diving expeditions.
Christmas Island has over 60 dive sites to choose from and is regarded as one of Australia's best diving regions, due to the high volume of immense 'drop offs' only metres from...
From $170 USD
Full Day from Exmouth
Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
From $170 USD
Full Day from Exmouth
Right on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you’re sure to have an awesome day as we visit two...
March,April,May, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Fish |
Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, |
Sharks & Rays |
Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray |
Molluscs |
Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam |
Corals & Sea Anemones |
Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone |
"In Autumn each year, the incredible mass spawning of coral takes between seven and 10 days after the full moon in March and April. This event triggers the arrival of krill and plankton which in turn creates a feeding frenzy for numerous fish species, including the regions most famous resident, the massive Whale Shark. This region is a haven for the world’s largest fish, with Whale Sharks of 12 metres length seen in the area. They spend plenty of time at the surface to feed and warm up from the sun’s rays. The opportunity to swim with these graceful and passive giants is an awe-inspiring experience.
The marine life found at Ningaloo is incredibly diverse, with 300 coral species, 600 different molluscs, and around 500 species of fish in the region. Popular fish sightings range from Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Damselfish, Scissor Tails, Flutemouths, Wrasse, to larger fish such as Groper, Coral Trout, Cod and Trevally. A huge variety of nudibranches are a delight for enthusiasts due to their spectacular colours.
Whitetip and Blacktip Reef Sharks, Great Hammerheads, Carpetsharks, Manta Rays, Eagle Rays, Bull Rays and the well-camouflaged Northern Wobbegong are highlights for divers whilst Manta Rays can be seen in performing their incredible courtship dances around April, with the species growing up to 7 metres wide (disc width) and around 1,350 kg (2,980 lb)."
Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or Private
Right on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!
September,October,November, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Fish |
Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, |
Sharks & Rays |
Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray |
Molluscs |
Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam |
Corals & Sea Anemones |
Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone |
Ningaloo Reef is one of the world's largest fringing reefs, with this intricate ecosystem branching over 260 km and, at some points, is only metres from the beach. This is an ideal time to see Manta Rays along the reef near Exmouth, that are present feeding on the plankton rich water. There are around 500 species of fish in the region including Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Damselfish, Scissor Tails, Flutemouths, Wrasse through to larger fish such as Groper, Coral Trout, Giant Potato Cod and Trevally. A keen eye will be able to spot the Sailfin Catfish which is endemic to the region and present year round. More than 50 per cent of Indian Ocean coral species are found across the Ningaloo Marine Park area, with over 300 species, including Finger, Staghorn, Porites, Cabbage Leather, Brain, Plate and Bubble Corals. Whilst not a coral, Anemone’s are common, providing habitat for some of the reef’s most endearing residents; the Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish and Clark's Anemonefish.
Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or Private
Right on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!
June,July,August, Ningaloo & Exmouth
Fish |
Angelfish: Emperor Angelfish, Threespot Angelfish, Keyhole Angelfish, Scribbled Angelfish, Semicircle Angelfish, Sixband Angelfish | Batfish: Round Batfish, Longfin Batfish, Dusky Batfish | Butterflyfish: Raccoon Butterflyfish, Redfin Butterflyfish, Threadfin Butterflyfish, Saddle Butterflyfish, Lined Butterflyfish, Meyer's Butterflyfish, Chevron Butterflyfish, Bluespot Butterflyfish, Margined Coralfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Oval-spot Butterflyfish | Anemonefish: Orange Skunk Anemonefish, Australian Anemonefish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Clark's Anemonefish | Boxfish: Spotted Boxfish, Longhorn Cowfish, Yellow Boxfish | Damselfish: Neon Damselfish, Reticulated Damselfish, Blackbar Damselfish, Staghorn Damsel, Black Damsel, Princess Damsel, Lemon Damsel, Blue-eye Damsel, Jewel Damsel, Humbug Damselfish, Blue-green Chromis, Regal Demoiselle, Scissortail Sergeant, Bengal Sergeant| Emporer: Yellowtail Emperor, Spangled Emperor | Darts: Common Dart, Small-spotted Dart | Fusilier: Yellowtail Fusilier, Twinstripe Fusilier, Doubleline Fusililer, Blue and yellow Fusilier | Eels: Giant Moray, Highfin Moray | Catfish: Sailfin Catfish*, Striped Eel Catfish, Whitelip Catfish | Parrotfish: Palenose Parrotfish, Steephead Parrotfish, Indian Bullhead Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Bumphead Parrotfish, Yellow-barred Parrotfish, Chameleon Parrotfish, Sixband Parrotfish, Greencheck Parrotfish, Surf Parrotfish, Yellowbar Parrotfish, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish | Pufferfish: Narrowlined Puffer, Silver Puffer, Blacksaddle Toby, Map Puffer, White-spotted Puffer | Rabbitfish: Goldlined Rabbitfish, White-spotted Rabbitfish, Barred Rabbitfish, Threespot Rabbitfish | RockCod: Coral Grouper, Potato Rockcod, Bluespotted Grouper, Goldspotted Rockcod, Greasy Rockcod, Giant Grouper | Scorpionfish: Zebra Lionfish, Devil Scorpionfish | Surgeonfish: Convict Surgeonfish, Brown Tang, Paletail Unicornfish, Bluespine Unicornfish, Eyeline Surgeonfish, Eyestripe Surgeonfish, Yellowfin Surgeonfish, Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Dark Surgeonfish, Lined Bristletooth, Pacific Sailfin Tang | Sweetlips: Ribbon Sweetip, Harlequin Sweetlip, Manyline Sweetlip | Triggerfish: Titan Triggerfish, Lei Triggerfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, Orangestripe Triggerfish, Blue Triggerfish, Starry Triggerfish, Flagtail Triggerfish, Pinktail Triggerfish | Trumpetfish: Pacific Trumpetfish, Bluespotted Cornetfish | Wrasse: Spot-tail Wrasse*, Yellowtail Coris, Bird Wrasse, Fivestripe Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse, Bluespotted Wrasse, Blue and yellow Wrasse, Axilspot Hogfish, Pixy Wrasse, Yellowtail Wrasse, Twospot Wrasse, Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Moon Wrasse, Cutbribbon Wrasse, Sunset Wrasse | Trevally: Trevally, Island Jack, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, |
Sharks & Rays |
Sharks: Whale Shark, Whitetip Reef Shark, Tawny Nurse Shark, Grey Nurse Shark, Silvertip Shark, Blacktip Reef Shark, Grey Reef Shark, Great Hammerhead, Speckled Carpetshark, Epaulette Shark, Northern Wobbegong | Rays: Reef Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Ningaloo Maskray*, Ornate Eagle Ray, Blue-spotted Fantail Ray, Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Broad Cowtail Stingray, Porcupine Ray, Australian Bull Ray |
Molluscs |
Nudibranch: Morning Dorid, Domino Nudibranch, Caramel Nudibranch, Gloomy Nudibranch, Maritime Nudibranch, Bicolor Nudibranch, Tooth-edged Nudibranch, Orange-spotted Nudibranch | Shrimp: Harlequin Shrimp, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Ambon Cleaner Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp, Oscellated Hingebeak Shrimp | Clam: Small Giant Clam, Gigas Giant Clam, Noah's Giant Clam |
Corals & Sea Anemones |
Hard Corals (Scleractinia): Staghorn, Brain, Elkhorn, Table, Closed Brain, Honeycomb, Lobed Star, Bubble, Finger, Porite | Soft Corals (Alcyonacea): Tree, Cabbage Leather, Weeping Willow, Sea Whips, Sea Plumes, Sea Rods, Organ Pipe Coral, Pink Nephthya, Blue Soft Coral, Gorgonian Sea Fan, Elephant Ear, Cauliflower, Sea Pen | Sea Anemones: Bubble-tip Anemone, Merten's Sea Anemone, Haddon's Anemone, Beaded Sea Anemone, Prolific Anemone, Hell's Fire Anemone, Magnficent Sea Anemone |
"The winter season coincides with Coral Spawn & Plankton reaching its highest concentration in the region, meaning the marine biodiversity at this time is incredible. The most famous resident of the region, the enormous Whale Shark, is seen until the end of July feasting on the krill and plankton. Manta Rays can also be seen gracefully dancing around Exmouth, feeding on zooplankton. With 300 coral species, 600 different molluscs, and around 500 species of fish in the region it is a snorkellers and divers delight. Ningaloo is primarily a hard coral reef with Finger Coral, Staghorn & Porites common in the area, whilst at the top of the Exmouth Gulf around the Muiron Islands, there is a stunning array of colourful soft corals including Gorgonian Fans, Cabbage Leather Coral, and sponges such as Callyspongia, Golf Ball Sponge. A huge variety of Nudibranches are a delight for enthusiasts due to their spectacular colours and are so named because most of them have exposed gills. Grey Nurse Sharks congregate around the Navy Pier during the winter months, competing for space with the Whitetip Reef Sharks and Wobbegongs."
Mark Ferguson, Tour Guide
Duration: Full Day
Type: Shared or Private
Right on Exmouth's doorstep, dive the world famous Ningaloo Reef, on one of our three dive boats at Light House Bay, or the West Side. Whether you're a seasoned diver or keen to try for the first time - you're sure to have an awesome day as we visit two different dive sites!