We visited Ningaloo today. Our friends came with us. Ningaloo marine Park protects Australia's largest and most accessible fringing reef system. The shallow lagoons formed by the reef, and the deeper offshore waters, create a diverse array of habitats for a multitude of colourful corals and more than 500 species of fish. Many other creatures are found in the the park, including whale sharks, the worlds largest fish, turtles, dugongs, dolphins, manta rays and humpback whales. (Bob saw these but we were too late in the season) Ningaloo marine park provides an excellent opportunity to fish (outside the sanctuary zones) swim, snorkel, dive, observe marine life and relax on the beach. We were able to snorkel and saw purple and green hard coral. Also parrot fish and blue damsels and many other multi coloured reef fish. It was a really great day. Just need to stop the wind blowing so hard. We went out to Yardie Creek and walked along the river, then returned to the picnic area and had lunch. We then returned via Sandy Bay and the Oyster Stacks where we snorkel led. We also had a look at Turquoise Bay, which Les would like and Lakeside which is a good spot for beginners like ME.
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