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The lighthouse at Vlamingh Head, Exmouth, is one of the few places in Australia you can see the sun both rise and set over the sea.
To the west is Ningaloo, the world’s largest fringing reef, meaning you can swim to it straight off the white sandy beach, unlike the Great Barrier Reef.
To the east of the North West Cape peninsula is the Exmouth Gulf, an important ecosystem for fish and dugongs, but one that lacks the World Heritage listing protection of the reef.
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Exmouth Shire warns tourists not to swarm town as it battles housing shortage and pressure on facilities
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Whale sharks are a big drawcard for tourists visiting Exmouth.
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A premier tourist destination in Western Australia has asked tourists not to visit this upcoming holiday season without first securing accommodation.
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The Shire of Exmouth has asked tourists not to visit this upcoming holiday season, without first securing accommodation
The shire says the town is experiencing a housing crisis which is putting pressure on the tourism and hospitality sector
With no free camping in town, illegal campers have been warned they will be fined by the shire s ranger
Laura Woodward-Drake
Darren Grice, creator and chef at Barbecue Thirteen
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Exmouth Chamber of Commerce chairman Laura Woodward-Drake writes for the Journal.
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- Credit: Laura Woodward-Drake
Whilst we all eagerly await March 8th, to see whether a slight sense of normal begins to return, the hospitality industry is spending the time reviewing, refining and getting ready to relaunch. I met with Darren Grice, creator and chef at Barbecue Thirteen - an exciting private catering and events company that has found a new home in the heart of one of Exmouth’s well known hotels - The Manor and is looking forward to launching in 2021.