Introducing Cape Range National Park
The 510-sq-km stunning Cape Range National Park (admission per vehicle $10) comprises about a third of the North-West Cape peninsula and is rich in wildlife – kangaroos, emus, echidnas and lizards are easily spotted on a walk or drive through the park. Spectacular deep canyons and rugged red limestone gorges dramatically cut into the range, flowing with deep blue water that mirrors the cliffs when calm. The gorges gradually soften, giving way to white sand, which leads to the crystal waters of Ningaloo Reef.
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The park is accessible from the east coast from the unsealed Charles Knife Rd and Shothole Canyon Rd, which in turn are accessed from the Minilya-Exmouth Rd, although these roads won’t take you through to the west coast. From the west coast it’s accessible from Yardie Creek Rd.
The excellent Milyering visitors centre (08-9949 2808; 9am-5pm) has a comprehensive display of the area’s natural and cultural history, and great maps and publications.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Itinerary Help Requested - June- July 2010
by missprairiecanuck 05 April 2010
Though it's certainly more out of the way than most places, as divers you might appreciate Exmouth on the west coast. I found the coral…
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RE: Road trip from Perth to Darwin
by helsha 14 February 2010
Hi, We just did a massive road trip part of it encompassed what you are doing. You are going to have a great time, I loved WA. Karijini…
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Re: Ningaloo Coral Reef
by davelliot 23 December 2008
The Ningaloo reef stretches for about 200 kms , where were you when saw dead coral close to shore ? , Coral Bay ? . There are so many…
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