Fish and coral can be experienced either snorkeling or on one of the Coral viewing boats. It is about 50 km to the North of the tropic of Capricorn, some 120 km south of Exmouth in Western Australia. The weather is mild, without the humidity that is often associated with tropical climates. It comprises a resort hotel, two caravan parks and about 20 houses. It is a holiday destination for Western Australians together with some overseas backpackers.
Some houses are available for short term holiday rentals.
There is excellent fishing outside the marine park area which is directly off the beach. Snorkeling, Scuba and Power dive are all available as is lying on the beach in the sun. Whale sharks come to the area between March and June. They are filter feeders that live off plankton and Krill and thus are entirely safe to swim with. From the months of June to October this area of the coast sees the migration of the Humpback Whales.