Ningaloo, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ningaloo, in the Shire Of Exmouth local government area.
| Locality | Ningaloo |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Exmouth |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.70267 |
| Longitude | 113.71611 |
| Population | 185 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 530.9 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 6701 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1050 km north-northwest |
Ningaloo is a locality in the Shire Of Exmouth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 185. The locality covers an area of 530.9 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1050 km north-northwest of Perth. Ningaloo is located at 22.7027°S, 113.7161°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6701. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Ningaloo is a place where the ancient earth kisses an impossibly blue sea. It lies 681.2 km north of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 49.2 km north of Coral Bay. The coastline is a raw, untamed beauty, a rugged edge where ochre-red sand dunes, sculpted by relentless winds, tumble towards the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Scrubby, hardy vegetation clings to the slopes, its muted greens a stark contrast to the vibrant hues of the sea and sky. The air here carries a dry, mineral scent, mingling with the tang of salt, and the silence is profound, broken only by the cry of seabirds and the whisper of the breeze across the sand. This is a land of stark contrasts, where the vast, arid interior meets the boundless ocean, creating a landscape of breathtaking, elemental power.
The story of Ningaloo is deeply intertwined with its marine bounty and the resilience of those who have navigated its shores. For millennia, Indigenous peoples have understood the rhythms of this coast, their connection to the land and sea a quiet, enduring legacy. More recently, the area has become synonymous with its spectacular reef, a UNESCO World Heritage gem that draws travellers from across the globe, eager to witness the leviathans of the deep – whale sharks and humpback whales – that frequent its waters. The local economy, once driven by the harsh realities of pastoralism and the promise of mineral wealth, now finds its pulse in this burgeoning tourism, a delicate balance between preserving the natural wonder and welcoming the world. The small, sun-baked settlements that dot the coastline hum with a quiet energy, a testament to the enduring human spirit in this magnificent, remote corner of the continent.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ningaloo, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ningaloo, in the Shire Of Exmouth local government area.
Detailed location data for Ningaloo includes the postcode (6701), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Exmouth), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ningaloo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |