Turquoise Bay

Turquoise Bay

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  • Sue R
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful beach and you can wade out to the reef to snorkle.
    If you want to snorkle from the beach by just walking out into the ocean, no boat needed, this is a good option. It is a beautiful beach, it was being enjoyed by a few people but not crowded or noisy. The carpark has 2 options ( beach or drift) we went drift. carpark also has toilets. Just walk to the left a bit along the sand before getting in the sea. You will drift along twards the point, just exit before the point as that section is dangerous. We saw corals and a variety of fish. There is a lovely shallow sandy section also to just hang out in which has fish in the shallows. Be aware there is no shade and Byo food and drinks.
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 23, 2024
  • FREDW58
    Brisbane Region, Australia11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stinger suit required.
    Hired Car and drove to Yardie Creek and stopped at Turquoise Bay for snorkelling on way back in the Drift area. Was great until stung by an Irukandji jelly fish and after a 3/4 hour dash to the hospital spent three hours having pain killers administered. All good now but not fun at all.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 23, 2024
  • Rochelle F
    Randolph, New Jersey1,240 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best beach in the area
    Hands down the best beach in the area - the sandy is powder white and the water is clear, clean and turquoise. We visited many of the beaches up and down this coast and this was our favorite. We kept returning here during our stay. To note, there is very little shade here (which is typical of Australian beaches in general). It was never crowded, the water was nice and warm. Did not see many fish in the drift but the beach is fabulous. I see why it has won Best Beach award. I would rate it one of my top 10 worldwide
    Visited March 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 4, 2024
  • garethsarahjames
    Sydney, Australia89 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning bay, excellent snorkelling
    Awesome experience. Just walk in from the beach to snorkel with all the tropical fish you can imagine plus rays, black tipped reef sharks also spotted. Drifting with the current. The most spectacular Turquiose water ever. One side for snorkelling and the other side of the point a calm bay for swimming & playing in the water. Great for kids,
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written April 27, 2024
  • Brad
    Hong Kong, China181,074 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful beach and gorgeous water
    There are quite a few beach stops you can make along Yardie Creek Road along the Ningaloo Coastline including Turquoise Bay, which according to many publications is one of the most beautiful beaches in Western Australia. We stopped here during our recent stay in Exmouth and found the beach at Turquoise Bay mighty impressive. Great sand for walking and relaxing. The water is a lovely turquoise colour, swimming and snorkelling conditions looked great although we just enjoyed our time on the beach this time around. Quite a few tempting beach stops along the Ningaloo Coastline, this one is well worth stopping to check out or better yet, stick around and enjoy for a few hours.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 3, 2024
  • Anja622015
    Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Snorkel place without sailing time
    One of the most beautiful places in the world for snorkeling. You can really see everything, while walking into the sea from the beach, swimming 20 meters and already hanging above the beautiful coral. The fish meet you in the shallow end of the beach. They like to warm up in the sun. Good parking and toilets available. Never seen it (Dutch) busy here, this visit was the third time. Don't forget to buy the pass to WA National Parks.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 26, 2024
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Tom B
Melbourne, Australia84 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
Time and time again Turquoise Bay is named in the Top 10 beaches of the world. If you only had one option to see the coral and fish in Cape Range nation Park then go to this site. The sheer white sand, turquoise and blue coloured water with the coral reef only a 50 muter swim from shire makes it the prime spot for everyone. My tip is to come in the early morning around 8am to get the best visibility and calmness of the water.
Written May 3, 2021
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,387 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
Without a doubt, the nicest beach we visited in our month long trip in Australia. It mattered not a jot either that we were there in winter with lovely sunshine and warm temperatures. The water was a little cold but as Europeans, we are used to that! It was lovely to swim in, teeming with life too as the reef is only just off shore.
What we most loved was the peace and quiet. There are no crowds and it is totally undeveloped as it lies well within Cape Range National park.
There is a car park and viewing platform fort hose who don't want to go down to the beach itself. otherwise nothing, no bars, shops etc... perfect.
Written September 21, 2023
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Fiona G
Adelaide, Australia340 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
The beach is world class. Beautiful aquamarine water with reef close to shore that you can drift snorkel on. It is in a remote location so you are not inundated by crowds. It is part of the Cape Range national park so there is a fee attached to enter the park, but it is not very much. Well worth a visit
Written May 2, 2022
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Jade H
Perth, Australia265 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
We traveled from Exmouth to visit turquoise bay. It’s about a 40min trip by car which sees you travelling through the National park. There is a $15 entry for the park unless you have an all park pass. The car park was easy to get to and there are toilets down there as you arrive. The beach was immaculate however we went on a slightly stormy day so as you could imagine the water was a little cloudy and it started to rain. It’s definitely worth the visit however there isn’t anything else there so would recommend taking food and drinks with you and head down on a sunny day if you plan on staying on the beach. I can imagine the view would have been even more stunning.
Written May 5, 2021
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Matt B
Broome, Australia78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Walk up the drift loop beach for about 250m. Then swim out about 50-100m. Then just drift with the current and watch it all unfold underneath. Choose when to dive down and take a closer look. Absolutely wonderous. Full of life!

Drift dive was done with ease by 52yo dad, two teenage boys, and 11yo daughter. Recommend to anyone who enjoys swimming and snorkelling. Tip - put the effort in and walk up the beach.
Written April 18, 2022
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silmarilli
sydney198 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Family
Best beach for snorkeling. The water is indeed turquoise. So many fishes around small bommies not far from the beach that you can easily swim to. Good for kids. We saw a reef shark which is pretty cool. Get there early as even in winter time it’s very popular and parking gets really tight.
Written July 9, 2021
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Karla T
Melbourne, Australia144 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
Drove to Turquoise Bay in our hire car for a day trip, to go snorkelling. We did have our own snorkelling gear, but you can hire it in Exmouth. The entrance to the National park was $15 for the car, but you can snorkel to your hearts content.
Great drift snorkel with plenty of fish life and coral. Crystal clear water, 27 degree water temp, 32 degree day. It doesn’t get any better then that🙏🏽
🐠🐟🦀🌞
Written April 13, 2022
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Cameron G
Seminyak, Indonesia12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 • Family
When you’re planning a trip to Exmouth everyone says “You have to visit Turquoise Bay.” And they’re right.

There’s a $15 entry fee to get into the park ($25 for a 5 day pass) and it’s worth every cent.

Words cannot capture how spectacular the beach is. Long stretches of white sand and crystal blue water. We were there in January 2021 and the water was warm and absolutely full of fish swimming around your feet.

The water is incredibly clear and calm. The shallow slope of the coast combined with the flat water means even non-confident swimmers can enjoy it.

But the best advice I can give is to take snorkel gear. If you don’t have any there is a place in Exmouth where you can hire it at very reasonable rates. But if you have it, you’ll have an experience at the beach only a handful of people can match.
Written January 21, 2021
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Sam Moorhead
Forrestfield, Australia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
Just a short drive out of Exmouth you come across this beauty. You do enter through national Parks so if you do not have a pass it is $15 for a day pass or $25 for a three day pass. If your staying in Exmouth for a few days the three day one is the one we opted for as you will go back!
Snorkelling is great also with crystal Waters and calm bay.
Limited rubbish bins so bring a bag with you if your heading out with the family for the day.
Written August 6, 2020
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milly1224
Perth, Australia88 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
If you go make sure you get there early. Limited parking we payed to go in the national park go to the bay drove round and round for over 30 minutes no parking what a ripoff. Go to Coral bay instead.
Written September 10, 2020
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