We all know about the Great Barrier Reef, full of Great Whites that eat you and plenty of good diving etc..particularly if you take one of the extended 2 or 3 nighters away from the masses.
But a little secret, although sadly the cat gor out the bag recently in the press, is the largest fringing reef in the world. That is a reef that is literally within walking distance of the shoreline. It is NINGALOO REEF in Western Australia. What is special about this place is that there are few places to stay (we like the Novotel), you have to make an effort to get there (Its a fabulous drive from Perth if you have the time or a flight to Exmouth) and no one really know s about it. Why not? Come on Australia this is agem and one that should be on all the bill boards. Maybe its because in the stunning state of WA that it gets overlooked. For some reason we are obsessed with the East Coast in the UK.
Ningaloo Reef is a divers and particularly a snorkellers paradise. Time it right and bewteen April and July you will be in the company of Whale Sharks, the largest bloomin fish you are likely to ever see. The photo says it all.
Go on, be different and try out our West Coast self drive package taking in Ningaloo Reef or if you are short on time but cool on cash then fly up, stay at Sal Salis and enjoy the Whale Shark for a short time.
Oh and they don’t eat you. They are veggies.
