Spend one action-packed day exploring Cape Range National Park and drifting over Ningaloo Reef. This guided tour pairs a short, scenic gorge walk with a guided drift snorkel at Turquoise Bay and a relaxed lunch at Milyering Visitor Centre.
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The day begins with cool air against your face as the van threads between pale limestone ridges toward Yardie Creek. Cliff walls lean in and the gorge narrows; the silence is only broken by the soft call of seabirds and the scrape of your boots on broken rock. Farther down the coast, the sea changes color—from steel to an impossible turquoise—inviting you to trade your hiking poles for a mask and fins.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people with reasonable mobility; participants should be comfortable with a 2 km walk that includes rocky scrambles and be able to swim/snorkel in open water.
Wildlife
History
Cape Range and Ningaloo sit on ancient reef and limestone formations; Indigenous people have lived in and managed coastal Country here for thousands of years.
Conservation
Ningaloo Marine Park has strict rules—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral and adhere to guide instructions to minimize impacts on fragile ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the Ningaloo In A Full day Hike and Snorkel Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Respect the current
Turquoise Bay’s drift snorkel relies on a steady current—stay with your guide, use a reef hook or sit on the surface if you need a breather.
Shoes for scrambles
Bring sturdy closed-toe shoes for the Yardie Creek track—there are short rocky scrambles and uneven limestone surfaces.
Sun protection is non-negotiable
The Pilbara sun is strong year-round; use reef-safe sunscreen, a broad-brim hat and UV-protective clothing.
Hydrate and pace yourself
Carry at least 1–2 liters of water and sip regularly—coastal winds can mask how quickly you dehydrate.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the reef—apply before arrival and reapply after snorkeling.
summer
Sturdy trail shoes
Needed for uneven limestone and the Yardie Creek scrambles.
Snorkel mask and fins (optional personal set)
Personal gear improves fit and comfort in the water; basic equipment is supplied if you don’t bring your own.
Light waterproof layer or rashguard
Shields from sun and wind on the boat and during early morning or late-season cool spells.
spring