Yardie Creek boat tours: Cape Range National Park cruises

Yardie Creek boat tours explore a gorge in the Cape Range National Park, Western Australia. They offer an alternative to the Ningaloo Reef cruises from Exmouth.

The Yardie Creek boat tours offer something a little different on Western Australia’s North West Cape.

Most travellers in this part of WA are staying in Exmouth, and are here to see the Ningaloo Reef. They might be planning to swim with whale sharks or humpback whales, or see turtles on Mauritius Beach next to the Vlamingh Head Lighthouse.

Where is Yardie Creek?

Yardie Creek is at the end of the sealed Yardie Creek Road from Exmouth, which goes around the top and down the west side of North West Cape. This is the road you’ll drive down to reach the Tantabiddy Boat Ramp, Turquoise Bay and Osprey Bay.

There is an unsealed road on the south side of Yardie Creek which leads to Coral Bay. But you’ll need a 4WD vehicle to cross the creek, plus plenty of experience and significant luck with the tides.

8 amazing Exmouth experiences to book in advance.

Swim with whale sharks – using a spotter plane for maximum shark snorkelling time. This is an experience you’ll genuinely remember forever.
Ningaloo wildlife adventure – see much more than just the whale sharks.
Full day kayaking tour – stopping to snorkel at parts of the reef the boats can’t reach.
Sunset cruise – with dolphin-spotting, snacks and drinks.
Cape Range trekking adventure.
Dive on the Ningaloo Reef.
Swim with humpback whales – they come after whale shark season is over.
Kayak and snorkel with turtles.

What to see on a Cape Range National Park cruise

The hour long Yardie Creek boat tours are mainly about the rugged, red rock gorge that Yardie Creek has carved out. However, there’s plenty of commentary about the history, nature and geology of the area.

There’s a good chance of seeing bird life, while black-footed wallabies are often seen hanging out on the rock ledges.

Yardie Creek boat tour prices

The Yardie Creek boat tours cost $45 for adults and $25 for children. If you’re not driving yourself, a transfer service from Exmouth is available for an extra $45.

This transfer service fee includes the Cape Range National Park entry fee.

Bookings can be made via the Yardie Creek Boat Tours website.

All prices were correct at the time of writing, but are subject to change in the future.