Exmouth
The town of Exmouth was officially gazetted in 1967, its role as support town for the communication base set up by Australia and the US. However the first recorded landing in the area in 1618 was by Dutch Captain Jacobz and the North West Cape and Exmouth Gulf was later named in 1818 by Australian Captain Phillip Parker King.
In early pearling history, luggers from Broome would visit the area and during WWII the area became important for a military operation known as, “Operation Potshot”. Other industries such as fishing, pastoral, oil exploration and tourism now comprise the economic fabric of Exmouth.
Exmouth Experiences
- Take an early morning stroll along Town Beach, located only 1km from Exmouth.
- Book a swim lesson with the largest fish in the world – the whale shark!
- Pop on a mask and snorkel, straddle a canoe or climb aboard a Dive charter and explore the wonders of the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park.
- Check out the changing seasonal activities from turtle nesting, coral spawning, humpback whale migration and the natural ‘Stairway to the Moon’ phenomenon.
- Be amazed at all there is to see and do in Cape Range National Park.
- Bait your hook and cast a line at the many secluded fishing spots on this beautiful cape. Or jump aboard a charter for game fishing action.
- Discover more at the Exmouth Visitor Centre