Ningaloo Hikes and Trails

Ningaloo, consisting of Coral Bay and Exmouth, offers a diverse array of hiking and trail experiences, set within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area

Mandu Mandu Gorge
Mandu Mandu Gorge | Moderate - Hard | 3km | National Park Fees Apply
Mandu Mandu track follows the northern ridge of the gorge, offering stunning views down to the Ningaloo Reef. The trail leads into the creek bed from where you follow the base of the gorge back to the car park. Please be aware this is a class 4 trail that is often rough and requires walkers to possess a moderate to high level of fitness. Find out more.

Yardie Creek Nature Trail
Cape Range National Park | Easy | 1.25km
The Yardie Creek Nature Trail (1.25km) is an gentle walk, beginning close to the carpark and following besides the Yardie Creak. It's well-defined path provides vantages points to view the Yardie Creek and Ningaloo Reef. You might even spot one of the rare black-footed rock wallabies. Find out more.

Yardie Creek Gorge Trail
Cape Range National Park | Hard | 750m | National Park Fees Apply
The trail begins after the Yardie Creek Nature Trail. You traverse into the gorge and the difficulty level of the walk increases. Providing great views of the gorge, Ningaloo Reef and Yardie Creek. You might even spot one of the rare black-footed rock wallabies. Find out more.

Coral Bay Walkway Trail
Coral Bay | 2km | No National Park Fees
The Coral Bay Walk Way is a stunning walk fringing the coastline along Ningaloo Reef. Find out more.

Badjirrajirra Loop Walk
Thomas Carter Lookout | Moderate-Hard | 8km loop | No National Park Fees
Badjirrajirra Loop Trail begins at the Thomas Carter Lookout, off Charles Knife Road. This 8km, class four trail that is often rough and requires walkers to possess a moderate to high level of fitness. The Badjirrajirra Trail winds its way through rocky gullies, small gorges and open spinifex bushland. The walk also offers views of Shothole Canyon and Exmouth Gulf. Find out more. Find out more.

Shothole Canyon
Exmouth | Hard | 24.9km | No National Park Fees
Shothole Canyon is an out-and-back trail located near Exmouth Gulf Airport, roughly halfway along Western Australia’s coastline. The route begins at the junction of Minilya Exmouth Road and Shothole Canyon Road, and is suitable for both hikers and 4WD vehicles.

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Coral Bay Kayak Trail
Coral Bay | Easy | 5km | No National Park Fees
Coral Bay Kayak Trail has four designated buoys for kayaks to ties off while snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef. Each buoy is located near a particular feature of the reef system. There are four sites on the Coral Bay Trail to visit, ranging in distance from 300 metres to 1.8km from the shore. All of the sites are located in the Maud Sanctuary Zone. You will need your own kayak or a hired kayak/ boat to explore this trail. *Kayak moorings only. Find out more.

Osprey Sanctuary Zone Kayak Trail
Cape Range National Park | Moderate | 3.2km | National Park Fees Apply
Osprey Bay Kayak Trail has two designated buoys for kayaks to ties off while snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef. The depth at the first buoy ranges from 3-7m and at the second 3-4m. A plethora of fish species, coral bombies and other marine species can be spotted at these locations. You will need your own kayak or a hired kayak/ boat to explore this trail. Find out more.