Exmouth (Western Australia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Western Australia
About Exmouth (Western Australia)
Exmouth is pronounced "ex-MOUTH" without shortening the vowel sound. Its Aboriginal people were the Yinikutira (or Jinigudira), and the first European visitors were Dutch mariners in 1618. In the late 19th century the area was visited by pearlers and whalers, but there was no settlement until World War II. In 1942 Japan captured the Dutch East Indies (nowadays Indonesia) and could launch attacks against Australia, perhaps even invade, so air and sea bases were needed in this region. The Allied commanders thought the location was unpromising but would "give it a potshot" and this name stuck. Operation Potshot established US and Australian bases, with over 1000 US troops, an airfield, radar and air defences, and a submarine refuelling station. The troops were withdrawn in 1943 as the Japanes
Where to Eat in Exmouth (Western Australia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Exhale
- 🍴Froth Craft Brewery
- 🍴The BBqfather
- 🍴Whalers
Where to Stay in Exmouth (Western Australia)
- 🏨Exmouth Escape Resort
- 🏨Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort
- 🏨Ningaloo Caravan and Holiday Resort
- 🏨Ningaloo Lodge
- 🏨Potshot
- 🏨RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park
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