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Windswept, isolated and possessed of some of the most raw natural beauty on the planet, Exmouth sits at the tip of Western Australia's North West Cape, roughly 800 miles from the state capital of Perth. Its remote location (and proximity to Southeast Asian waters) made it a natural choice for establishing a naval communications base back in 1967, with civilization inevitably springing up around it. Fortunately, civilization never crept too far since Exmouth also happens to play host both to a spectacular underwater wonderland (with reef diving and snorkeling to rival that of the continent's better-known Great Barrier Reef) and a true Outback range, complete with black-footed rock wallabies, red rock canyons, and over 700 caves, many of them hidden. One look at this extraordinary place and you may well want to hide away here too.

The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss

Ningaloo Marine Park. Fronted by 160 miles of snow-white coastline, it lays claim to one of the world's largest fringing reefs, with 250 varieties of coral and well over 500 species of marine life. Dolphins, dugongs, manta rays, sea turtles and the world's biggest fish - the whale shark - all play in these crystal-clear turquoise waters. Best of all, the reef starts within yards of the shore, so it takes little more than a stroll into the surf to check out all the aquatic action.

Other Fun Things to Do

	For the ultimate range-to-reef experience (and one of the few in all of Australia), combine your watery adventures at Ningaloo with a trek through adjacent Cape Range National Park. Or better yet, hop on a four-wheel safari into this ruggedly beautiful outback.
	Climb to the top of Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, which still lights up the coast courtesy of kerosene and which, at 40 feet high and 240 feet above sea level, affords the perfect vantage point for the North West Cape's stunning sunsets.

Sporting Adventures

Feel like catching a wave? Surf's up at Dunes Beach and The Bombie, two of Western Australia's best-kept secrets. Angling for a fresh catch instead? Try Bundegi Beach, where you can drop your line right from the jetty. Or for deeper water adventures head for Exmouth Gulf, a sport fishing mecca teeming with tuna, marlin and Spanish mackerel.

Get a Taste of Local Flavor

While not exactly a culinary destination (yet), Exmouth's eateries are known for serving up fresh, fabulous seafood, usually with a French, Indian, Chinese or fusion spin. Try the barramundi (freshwater fish), yabbies (small freshwater lobsters) or tiger prawns, preferably washed down with a chilled chardonnay or a local microbrew.

Local Currency

The local currency used in Exmouth is the Australian dollar (AUD). Credit cards are widely accepted. And you can use your ATM card at banks around the country as long as your card is connected to the international banking network. Traveler's checks are also accepted.

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