From Cocos to Coral Coast: Hitting the Road in WA | Part 3

Rolling into Exmouth, we were met with a full-blown heatwave, where even the flies were struggling. Thankfully, we’d booked a few nights of modest civilised comfort at the Ningaloo Caravan Park. The resort pool became our daily salvation, offering just enough relief before the next blast of hot air reminded us we were very much in the northwest.

Between errands, restocking food, and drinking plenty of ice-cold kombucha to stay cool, we squeezed in an afternoon kite session at Graveyards, a local favourite about 30 minutes from town. Located within Jurabi Coastal Park, Graveyards offers gentle waves that serve as perfect kickers and is also the starting point for downwinders. This time of year, though, presents its own challenge, as dodging amorous turtles during their mating season becomes a special skill.

After a couple of nights in town, it was time to head back to the coastline we love most and set up camp at Osprey Bay in Cape Range National Park. Turquoise water, quiet campsites, and direct access to one of the coast’s top kite spots, Sandy Bay.

By the time we arrived, the wind was already howling and the stoke levels were high. Setting up the camper—affectionately known as the Taj Mahal due to its sprawling canopy and fortress-like walls—took a little longer than usual. It’s hard to stay focused on tent poles and tarps when you’re eyeing off a perfect 25-knot arvo session.

With camp finally set, we headed straight for Sandy Bay for a sunset kite session. Protected by the reef and with wind blowing over a small headland in a cross-off direction, the bay serves up smooth, forgiving water, making it perfect for progression.

It’s a playground shared with wing wingers, windsurfers, and snorkellers who drift further downwind trying to avoid everyone… and of course, us, chasing the last rays of the sun across a glowing turquoise lagoon.

The next morning, adventure mode was activated. We aired down the tyres and headed south through Cape Range National Park to one of our favourite secret spots: The Horn. Reaching it involves the infamous Yardie Creek crossing, which this time featured a 4WD towing a caravan that was stuck firmly in the sand, like a monument to poor decision-making. Once past that, the red dirt tracks gave way to soft white sand and a remote peninsula with water so flat it felt surreal.

With 25+ knots blowing across the bay and not a soul in sight, we had The Horn entirely to ourselves. Butter-flat offshore water, a horizon painted in desert reds and electric blues. It doesn’t get any better for twin-tip riders. If this sounds like your kind of heaven, you really need to join us on our WA Offroad Adventure Tour in 2026.

If there’s a place that truly stole our hearts on this leg of the trip, it’s Winderabandi. This long sand peninsula sits opposite the rugged formations of Cape Range National Park, and it’s a haven for campers, fishers, and water lovers of every kind.

Sheltered from the strong SW winds, the bay becomes a glassy lagoon of turquoise water and white sand, ideal for kiting. With endless space, stunning contrast between the red dirt and clear water, and absolute isolation, it’s hands-down our favourite place to kite in Australia. Access is 4WD-only via soft-sand tracks, but paradise is rarely easy.