25 Jul 2025
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo to join Journey Beyond's portfolio
Journey Beyond has further cemented its commitment to offering exceptional Australian tourism experiences, announcing it has entered into an agreement to acquire Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo (EDWN).
Chris Tallent, Journey Beyond CEO says, “We are thrilled to welcome Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo to Journey Beyond's growing portfolio of iconic experiences. This marks an exciting expansion for Journey Beyond in Western Australia and allows the group to further expand our offerings of immersive, authentic and uniquely Australian experiences.”
The EDWN offering perfectly aligns with Journey Beyond's promise to go further and to take our guests beyond.
Journey Beyond and EDWN have enjoyed a longstanding partnership as part of the destination experience for our Sal Salis Ningaloo guests. EDWN offer a unique array of experiences, including guided swims with whale sharks and humpback whales, offering a rare opportunity to get up close, creating unforgettable moments with these gentle giants. Encounters that define the guest experience and can only be found in this magical corner of Australia.
Once final regulatory approvals are received, EDWN will operate within Journey Beyond's Marine Division under Rottnest Express General Manager Niko Peranovic, who says “We are excited to welcome this exceptional business and the EDWN team into the Journey Beyond family. We look forward to collaborating with the team to continue to enhance visitation to Exmouth and the overall unparalleled experience that connects them with the natural beauty of Ningaloo.”
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Cheree McEwin – Journey Beyond, Group Manager, PR & Communications
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About Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo
Exmouth, located in Western Australia, serves as the gateway to the sparkling gem that is the Ningaloo Reef - recognised as the world's largest fringing reef, stretching 250 km along the northwest cape. This pristine marine wonderland is home to over 450 species of marine life, including the world-famous whale sharks, as well as 250 diverse coral species.
Pioneers in delivering exceptional diving and whale shark tours along the Ningaloo Reef, experiences include whale shark swims, humpback swims, sunset cruises, reef snorkelling, and scuba diving experiences.
About Journey Beyond
Australia's leading experiential tourism group, Journey Beyond, is privileged to operate 18 brands spanning the country, connecting guests to the land, and to each other. Headquartered in Adelaide, Journey Beyond formed in 2016 and now comprises tourism brands including: iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern, The Overland; premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit; eco-luxury lodge Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef; aquatic adventures Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, The Paspaley Pearl Farm Tour, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises and Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney; our tallest members, Melbourne Skydeck and Eureka 89; the historic Vintage Rail Journeys; The Telegraph Station in Alice Springs, Monarto Safari Resort and Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo.
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