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A sunset in Turquoise Bay by Intimaralem85 –

Top 10 Interesting Facts about Turquoise Bay

Turquoise Bay is a name attributed to a section of the coastline of Western Australia in the vicinity of Jurien Bay. It lies south of Batavia Coast and north of the Sunset Coast. The area contains the Turquoise Coast islands nature reserve group, a chain of 40 islands spread over a distance of 150 kilometers. Islands in the reserve include Beagle Islands, Cervantes Islands, Escape Island, Edwards Island, Lancelin Island, Wedge Island, Whitlock Island, and Favorite Island.

The white sandy beaches at Turquoise Bay are perfect for playing, relaxing, and enjoying your food and drinks between exploring the underwater world and there is an abundance of activity for those wanting to just watch the world pass by around them. Here are the top 10 interesting facts about Turquoise Bay.

1. Turquoise Bay is known as one of Western Australia’s best beaches

Turquoise Bay is regarded as one of the best beaches in the world by many. It is a small hidden gem inside the Cape Range National park, approximately 45 minutes drive from the town of Exmouth.

The white sandy beaches are perfect for playing, relaxing and enjoying your food and drinks between exploring the underwater world and there is an abundance of activity for those wanting to just watch the world pass by around them.

2. Turquoise Bay gets its name from the crystal clear waters of the area 

White sands and beautiful Turquoise waters by Gypsy Denise –

Turquoise Bay is home to some fantastic coral gardens and abundant sea life. 

From an array of colorful fish, in all shapes and sizes, to sea turtles and the occasional shark, the coral gardens can be accessed directly from shore with a short swim.

3. Turquoise Bay is an incredible spot for Snorkeling

Go snorkeling during low tide. It’s recommended to go snorkeling here during a tide of 1.2m or higher, to make sure you don’t damage the delicate coral reefs in the area.

The white, sandy shores give way to stunning coral reef gardens just meters from the shore. You enter the water at the southern end of the beach and let the current take you over the reef for a fantastic snorkeling experience. 

Currents can be strong at Turquoise Bay; be sure to get out of the water well before the northern point of the beach.  It’s also unique in that you can drift snorkel, that is, jump in at one end of the beach and let the prevailing currents float you along the reef.

4. There’s a lot of wildlife and Marine life at Turquoise Bay

Marine Reserve at Turquoise Bay by Gypsy Denise –

While snorkeling inside the Bay and you will still see an amazing natural aquarium below. Keep an eye out for wildlife on your way there, as the Cape Range National park is home to an array of animals such as kangaroos, emus, and various birds. 

It is advisable to avoid driving at dawn, dusk, and night as the animals are more active during these times but be sure to drive safely at all times to avoid a much closer encounter with the animals than you would like.

5. Turquoise Bay is open all year round

Turquoise Bay stays open all year round. However, the summer months tend to be very hot. It’s good to go when the weather is more temperate so you can focus on enjoying yourself rather than the weather.

It is recommended to bring adequate supplies in the form of water and food if you could find yourself back and forth to the shops all day which will definitely get tiring after a while.

6. At Turquoise Bay, you get to snorkel with the whale sharks 

Turquoise Bay by Intimaralem85 –

At Turquoise Bay, they offer a whale shark day trip, where you get to snorkel with the whale sharks. 

Also while snorkeling in the crystal clear water, you could end up surrounded by sea turtles frolicking in the shallows.

7. Turquoise Bay offers the most magical sunsets

Travelers from all over the world describe the sunsets at Turquoise Bay as nothing short of magical. 

The contrasting colors of arid red desert and sparkling turquoise waters and the abundance of wildflowers and native fauna are sure to be seared into your memory.

8. Turquoise Bay beaches are described as Instagrammable

Turquoise Bay by Robert Young –

The beaches are described as serene, so picture-perfect, peaceful, and beautiful. They offer the perfect aesthetic for your Instagram audience.

The colors are surreal, Along the beach, there’s still enough room for you to have a picnic, a photoshoot, play volleyball, or simply meditate. It is well known that leaving this little paradise will be very difficult.

9. About 500 whale sharks gather during the peak season at Turquoise Bay

This barely scratches the surface in terms of the species located at Turquoise Bay. Others include; more than 300 documented coral species, 700 reef fish species, 650 mollusk species, 600 crustacean species, 1,000 species of marine algae, and 10,000 nests deposited along the coast annually.

The bay also hosts the highest cave fauna diversity in Australia and one of the highest in the world

10. Turquoise Bay offers various campsites

Cape Range National park offers 11 different campsites within short driving distances of Turquoise Bay. However, these sites have limited facilities.

 If you are keen on camping but want access to more facilities then close to the entrance of Cape Range National Park, you will find Yardie Homestead Caravan Park and Ningaloo Lighthouse Holiday Park. Both locations offer various options for accommodation and a Bistro at Ningaloo Lighthouse Holiday Park.