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Overview
Located on the western coast of Cape Range National Park in the town of Exmouth, Mesa Campground has a long and wide beige sand beach. The campground is adjacent to a recreation zone of Ningaloo Marine Park, is tucked between Lakeside Beach and Neds Campground, and has a beautiful backdrop of rugged gorges, dunes, and bushlands, which together provide incredible views of the vast Indian Ocean. The beach is part of the Ningaloo Marine Park, which is considered one of the world's largest fringing coral reefs.
Amenities
Mesa Campground does not have lifeguards but offers many other amenities, including 23 reverse-in compacted gravel campsites, 14 motorhomes, caravans, no-flush pit toilets, picnic tables, and benches.
Activities
Mesa Campground offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, fishing, bushwalking, watching wildlife, and hiking. If you are planning to go into the water, the beach has a safe swimming area. The water near the beach is shallow, which is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats. It is important to note that drivers must be cautious because the shallow sand poses a risk of vehicle stranding. Mesa Campground at Cape Range National Park offers amazing opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the underwater world. If you want to experience Cape Range National Park camping, you may book a Mesa campsite at Mesa Campground. Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity. Anglers may catch a wide variety of fish, including coral trout, mackerel, and emperor fish. Among the Mesa Campground reviews, it is worth noting that visitors may spot humpback whales, sharks, and marine turtles in the water near the beach. There is a point near the beach known for taking the best Mesa Campground photos. Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.
Disability Access
Mesa Campground does not offer an access path for people with disabilities.
Parking
Getting to Mesa Campground is easy - the beach has a small parking lot located near Yardie Creek Road. Visitors must pay eight dollars per person as an admission fee to access Cape Range National Park.
Fun Fact
The Baiyungu, Thalanyji, and Yinigurdira Aboriginal people were the traditional owners of the region and made a great contribution to preserving the flora and fauna of Cape Range National Park.
Attractions
There are many attractions near Mesa Campground. Jurabi Turtle Centre is home to four species of sea turtles found along the North West Cape and provides unique insight into the nesting habits, their lifecycle, and threats they face through interesting information displays and guided tours. Cape Range National Park is spread over 50,581 hectares and is home to rugged limestone ranges, deep gorges, coastal cliffs, beaches, reefs, lagoons, mangroves, arid shrublands, and islands. Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including swimming, snorkeling, diving, fishing, bushwalking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Ningaloo Marine Park is home to the famous Ningaloo Reef, which is considered one of the world's largest fringing coral reefs. It attracts many nature enthusiasts who can enjoy snorkeling and diving by exploring the vibrant coral formations and diverse marine life. Vlamingh Head Lighthouse is a more than hundred-year-old lighthouse positioned on a cliff overlooking Lighthouse Bay, and it was the former site of a World War II radar station and anti-aircraft positions. Visitors can spot humpback whales and enjoy incredible views of the North West Cape, especially during the sunsets. If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Mandu Mandu Gorge is a three-kilometer-long hiking trail that meanders through a rocky creek bed that runs deep into a gorge that is known for its ancient Aboriginal rock art.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a 21-minute drive of Mesa Campground. Whalers Restaurant is an upscale restaurant that serves eggs, burritos, pancakes, salads, burgers, pasta, seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes. The BBQ Father & Deli serves amazing Italian food, including pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes. Exhale Exmouth serves delicious salads, eggs, pancakes, crepes, waffles, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes. Adrift Cafe offers an outdoor seating area and serves amazing salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, seafood, meat, pork, and poultry dishes. If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Planet Burgers Exmouth serves burgers, falafel, nachos, tacos, tortillas, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Mesa Campground, there are many great options nearby. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Exmouth Escape Resort is 22 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a wading pool, a boat-wash down area, and a restaurant. A more affordable hotel is the 4-Star Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, Exmouth, which has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness room, a playground, and a seafood restaurant. Another moderately priced option is the 4-Star RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park, which offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool and a restaurant. A more reasonably priced option is the 3-Star Ningaloo Lodge Exmouth, which offers a few amenities, including an outdoor pool, a game room, and a terrace with a barbecue grill facility. If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, the Potshot Hotel Resort offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a barbecue grill facility, and a restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Mesa Campground have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Mesa Campground have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Mesa Campground a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Mesa Campground good for swimming?
Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Mesa Campground have restrooms?
Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.
Is Mesa Campground a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Mesa Campground?
No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Mesa Campground?
Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Snorkeling.
Does Mesa Campground have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Mesa Campground a dog-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Mesa Campground good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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