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Exmouth to Yardie Creek, Ningaloo Coast, Western Australia
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Exmouth to Yardie Creek

Murat Road · Exmouth → Yardie Creek

Leisurely50 mi55 min500 ft climbHigh point ≈ 100 ftOne way
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The drive

From Exmouth, Murat Road and Yardie Creek Road run 80 km (50 mi) round North West Cape to the end of the sealed road at Yardie Creek. The bends are gentle and the climb is small: this is a coastal drive beside the Ningaloo Reef beaches, with Cape Range rising on the inland side. It is also the way into Cape Range National Park.

A guide route over the same road gives rough distances: about 19 km from Exmouth to Vlamingh Head, then Tantabiddi boat ramp, then the access roads to Mangrove Bay (a birdlife stop) and Turquoise Bay (a snorkelling beach about 1.2 km off the road). The drive ends before the Yardie Creek car park. Yardie Creek itself is a gorge with a permanent water source, explored on foot or on a boat tour. The crossing beyond the creek is a 4WD-only track.

Along the way

  1. Exmouth
  2. Yardie Creek (road end)
Elevation
500 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 100 ft
ExmouthYardie Creek
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
ExmouthYardie Creek
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • There is no fuel or shop in the park: fill up in Exmouth first.
  • Cape Range National Park has an entry fee, covered by a WA parks pass.
  • Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the park, and kangaroos and emus are on the roadside.
  • Cyclone season and works can affect the park's roads and campgrounds, so read the Parks and Wildlife alerts before you set out.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Parks and Wildlife Service WA: Park alerts.

Questions about this drive

How long does Exmouth to Yardie Creek take?

Exmouth to Yardie Creek is 80 km (50 mi) and takes about 55 minutes without stops.

Is the road to Yardie Creek sealed?

Cape Range National Park is accessible to ordinary 2WD vehicles on a sealed road as far as Yardie Creek. Beyond the creek the track is 4WD only.

Is there fuel on the Yardie Creek road?

No. There is no fuel or shop in Cape Range National Park, so fill up in Exmouth.

Is there a fee to enter Cape Range National Park?

Yes. A per-vehicle park entry fee applies, and a WA parks pass covers it.

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