South Mandu Beach

Located on the western coast of Cape Range National Park in the town of Exmouth, South Mandu Beach - also known as South Mandu - is a small, rocky, beige sand beach.  This beach is tucked between the famous Sal Salis Beach and Oyster Stacks and has a beautiful backdrop of rugged ledges, dunes, bushlands, and a nearby campground, which together provide incredible views of the vast Indian Ocean.  South Mandu Beach is one of the popular snorkeling spots in Cape Range National Park, as it is just a few meters away from Ningaloo Reef, which is part of the Ningaloo Marine Park, which is considered one of the world's largest fringing coral reefs.

South Mandu Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip accordingly.

South Mandu Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and hiking.  If you are planning to go into the water, the beach has a safe swimming area.  Snorkelers and divers may spot an array of marine life, including Moorish Idol, Convict Surgeonfish, Parrotfish, Lined and Racoon Butterfly Fish, Angelfish, large rays, gropers, sharks, turtles, and a wide variety of fish species, making it a fascinating spot for nature enthusiasts.  The water near the beach is shallow, so we advise snorkelers to visit here during high tide when there is sufficient water to cover the reef, and the nearby Milyering Discovery Center can provide guidance regarding tide heights and times.  It is perfect for visitors looking for a serene experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  There are several nearby campgrounds, including North Mandu Campground and Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef Safari Camp, where visitors may book a camp to enjoy an incredible camping experience.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.   Dogs are not allowed on the beach, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

South Mandu Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to South Mandu Beach 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.

The Baiyungu, Thalanyji, and Yinigurdira Aboriginal people were the traditional owners of the region and contributed greatly to preserving the flora and fauna of Cape Range National Park.

There are many attractions near South Mandu Beach.  Cape Range National Park is spread over 50581 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.   Milyering Discovery Center provides unique insight into the nature, habitat, flora, and fauna of the Cape Range Peninsula through interesting exhibitions, information displays, nature trails, aquariums, touch pools, and guided tours.  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.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a 50-minute drive of South Mandu Beach.  Whalers Restaurant is one of the popular restaurants in Exmouth that serves eggs, burritos, pancakes, salads, burgers, pasta, seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  Cadillacs Bar & Grill serves amazing burgers, pizzas, pasta, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Exhale Exmouth serves delicious salads, eggs, pancakes, crepes, waffles, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Mutts Cafe offers an outdoor seating area and serves amazing salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, ice creams, and smoothies.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, The Shack Exmouth serves seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a hotel near South Mandu Beach, there are many great options nearby.   If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star Exmouth Escape Resort is 52 minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a wading pool, a boat-washdown 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.