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A slice of America in the North West

Exmouth owes its formation to the US naval communication station established in 1968. At its prime the station supported a population of Americans who sent encrypted messages to United States and Australian navy submarines during the Cold War. But it wasn’t all work in those days. Among other pursuits, the Americans would partake in some lively bowling games at the Harold E. Holt Bowling Alley, which remains intact today. Having US families in Exmouth created a slice of America in the Western Australian north west. It wasn’t unusual to see left-hand drive Broncos, Dodges and Corvettes cruising the streets. US US President Lyndon B Johnson called Exmouth a “unique experiment in bi-national living.”

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Ningaloo Centre

A world of natural and cultural discovery

The large, modern and stylish Ningaloo Discovery Centre includes the Ningaloo Visitor Centre, function centre and adjoining aquarium. Inside the discovery centre you’ll find the region’s cultural and...

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2 Truscott Cres
Exmouth WA 6707
Australia

Open Hours
Mon to Fri 8.30am - 5pm; Sat to Sun 9am - 1pm

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