Cheap flights boost to Exmouth tourism

Visitation to Exmouth is set to boom with the announcement of affordable flights between Perth and the Ningaloo town announced last weekQantas, in partnership with the State Government, will trial the cheap flights over the peak travel season, starting on June 7.The $169 one-way fares will apply to flights from Friday to Monday booked 45 days ahead of travel, offering a saving of about $180 for a return trip.Shire of Exmouth chief executive Cameron Woods said the coastal town was the the jewel in the crown of WA tourism.“Iconic imagery from the Ningaloo is regularly featured in Tourism WA and Tourism Australia promotions,” he said.“This trial makes bucket-list experiences, including swimming with whale sharks and humpback whales, more accessible for local, interstate and international visitors.”