Turquoise Bay
Exmouth's most famous beach, where white sand meets bright blue water and coral reef lies just a few meters offshore. It is world-famous for drift snorkeling.
Turquoise Bay is on the western coast of Cape Range National Park, about 60 km from the town of Exmouth. Drift snorkeling along the south side of the sandspit is the most popular activity. Enter the water at the south end and let the current carry you north past coral gardens, where you can see sea turtles, parrotfish, manta rays, and reef sharks, then exit at the sandspit. Note: when the current is strong, you must get out before the sandspit, or you will be carried out through the lagoon mouth. Less confident swimmers should choose the calmer bay to the north. There are no lifeguards, so wear a rash guard, bring snorkel gear, and carry water. The national park entry fee is about AU$17 per vehicle per day, subject to DBCA's official rates.
Opening hours
Open all day (national park open during the day)
Nearby sights
- Oyster Stacks
- Cape Range National Park
- Mandu Mandu Gorge
- Lakeside Snorkel Area
- Milyering Discovery Centre
- Shothole Canyon
- Mangrove Bay Bird Hide
- Sandy Bay