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About
About
A gateway to the popular Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Reef, tourists flock to this popular town to swim with whale sharks, manta rays, snorkel the reef and fish. Previously a centre for Australian and US naval and surveillance, remnants of this era is still visible at the Harold E. Holt base and Very Low Frequency transmission masts to the north of the town.
Population: ~2,500
The major industry is tourism, with a number of operators in town.
What to expect in Exmouth:
What to expect in Exmouth:
Popular tourist town with a surge of tourists during school holidays and cooler months
An active lifestyle is unavoidable, with snorkelling, diving, fishing, hiking and a variety of other outdoors activities on offer
Laidback and friendly atmosphere
Climate
Climate
Desert climate
Mean maximum temperatures: 32°C
Mean minimum temperatures: 17.2°C
Mean number of days with >1mm rain: 67 days per year
Prepare for cyclones! You will be living in the most cyclone-prone area of Australia.
It is common for emergency supplies (e.g. batteries, bottled water etc.) to sell out before a cyclone, so it is recommended that cyclone preparation is not left until a cyclone warning is issued.
•https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/warningsystems/Pages/CycloneWarningSystem.aspx
Thalanyji Country
Thalanyji Country
Exmouth is situated on Thalanyji Country.
https://thalanyji.com.au/about-us/country-culture-people/
For more information about Aboriginal Tribes and communities, please see the following links:
Australian Aboriginal Tribes Map
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