Ningaloo Reef

The Ningaloo Reef ( German Ningaloo Reef ) is over 250 km long coral reef on the west coast of Australia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It extends along the " Coral Coast " and is - unlike, for example, the famous Great Barrier Reef - unusually close off the coast. The Ningaloo Reef is less than 100 meters away on many beaches from the mainland, so it is a popular water sports area not only for divers but also for swimmers and snorkelers.

The entire reef is part of the " Ningaloo Marine Park " and is home to around 220 species of coral. Every March there is the synchronous mass spawning ' - instead of the entire coral - spawning. Of course, the reef also offers a variety of animals protection. In addition to many tropical fish (over 500 species will be made in the Natural Park ) include sea turtles, stingrays, manta rays, dugongs and many species of sharks - including several types of reef sharks, as well as tiger sharks and hammerhead sharks - the most spectacular reef inhabitants.

Pull Between June and November humpback whales on the coast over, from May - the huge, beautiful whale sharks in the waters of Ningaloo Reef July are always spotted. The tourist Coral Bay and the slightly quieter and more rustic Exmouth are among the main points of contact for visitors to the reef and offer cruises and glass bottom boat, diving or snorkeling equipment, dive courses or other opportunities for visitors to explore parts of the reef. In addition to the reef itself also provides the naval station - the famous " Navy Pier " at the tip of the peninsula - a remarkable underwater world for divers.

At the northern end of Ningaloo Reef is located Shoeman 's Sting, a 60 m high rock pinnacle that almost reaches the water table.

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Whale shark in Ningaloo Reef