Cape Range National Park
50 km west of Exmouth
The access road through the park is sealed, with two-wheel-drive access to camp and day-use sites. Entry fees apply and the park is open every day.
Learmonth Airport car hire (Exmouth)
Learmonth Airport (LEA) is about 36 km south of Exmouth. The Shire of Exmouth lists six hire companies with booths in the terminal, generally staffed during scheduled flight arrivals, and notes a surcharge on rental rates because of the distance from town. Cape Range National Park has a sealed access road, but a four-wheel-drive is needed to cross Yardie Creek.
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Learmonth Airport (Exmouth) at a glance
- Airport code
- LEA, within the RAAF Learmonth base and operated by the Shire of Exmouth
- Distance to Exmouth
- About 36 km south of Exmouth
- Desks
- Booths in the terminal, staffed during scheduled flight arrivals
- Companies listed
- Avis, Escape Car Hire, Ningaloo Car and Boat Hire, Allens Car Hire/Hertz, Europcar, Budget
- Perth to Exmouth
- About 1,250 km along the Coral Coast Highway
- Scheduled flights
- Qantas passenger aircraft serve the airport
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Picking up at Learmonth
The airport is run by the Shire of Exmouth, whose airport information page lists these six as operating booths at the terminal. The page appears to date from when the terminal opened, so confirm details with your company.
| Company | Where |
|---|---|
| Avis | Desk in the terminal |
| Escape Car Hire | Desk in the terminal |
| Ningaloo Car and Boat Hire | Desk in the terminal |
| Allens Car Hire / Hertz | Desk in the terminal |
| Europcar | Desk in the terminal |
| Budget | Desk in the terminal |
Booth in the terminal, staffed during scheduled flight arrivals
Collecting the car
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Walk to the rental booths in the terminal. The Shire says that in general they are staffed during scheduled flight arrival periods.
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If your flight is delayed or diverted, phone your company's Exmouth number before you assume the booth is open.
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Ask before leaving whether your agreement allows the roads you plan to use, especially Yardie Creek, which needs a 4WD.
Returning at Learmonth
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The Shire's page says there are drop-off key boxes in the check-in area, useful if a booth is not staffed when you return.
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The terminal is about 36 km from Exmouth, so refuel in town before heading to the airport.
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Cape Range National Park is 50 km west of Exmouth, so allow time to get back to the airport before your flight.
Drives from Learmonth (Exmouth)
Distances are approximate and measured along the road.
Yardie Creek
The park page says a four-wheel-drive is needed to cross it. Ask your rental company before attempting.
Coral Bay
about 120 km south of the airport
South of the airport along the Ningaloo Coast.
Perth via the Coral Coast Highway
1,250 km
The Coral Coast Highway runs between Perth and Exmouth and is described as one of Australia's Great Drives.
Guides for trips from Learmonth (Exmouth)
Driving around Learmonth (Exmouth)
Surcharge for airport pickups
The Shire's airport page says a surcharge applies to rental rates because of the distance from town. Compare your total cost against picking up in Exmouth.
Cape Range roads
The access road through the park is sealed, with two-wheel-drive access to camp and day-use sites. A four-wheel-drive is needed to cross Yardie Creek.
Wildlife
Euros, wallabies, emus and perenties are regularly encountered in Cape Range National Park.
Summer heat and reef season
Coral Bay and Exmouth average about 37C from December to February, and the recommended Ningaloo Reef season runs from March to October, so book cars early for those months.
Long distance
Perth is about 1,250 km away by the Coral Coast Highway. Main Roads WA lists unsealed roads, road trains, wildlife, bushfires, flooding and other extreme weather among regional hazards.
Learmonth Airport (Exmouth) car hire questions
Rental terms differ by company. Where an answer depends on your agreement, we say so.
Which car hire companies are at Learmonth Airport?
The Shire of Exmouth lists Avis, Escape Car Hire, Ningaloo Car and Boat Hire, Allens Car Hire/Hertz, Europcar and Budget.
How far is Learmonth Airport from Exmouth?
About 36 km south of Exmouth.
Is car hire at Learmonth open for all flights?
The booths are staffed during scheduled flight arrivals. Phone your company if your flight is delayed or diverted.
Do I need a 4WD for Cape Range National Park?
The park's access road is sealed with 2WD access to camp and day-use sites, but a 4WD is needed to cross Yardie Creek.
Is there a surcharge for picking up at Learmonth?
The Shire says a surcharge applies to rental rates due to the distance from town. Check the surcharge amount at booking.
Is Cape Range National Park open every day?
The park page lists it as open every day, and entry fees apply.
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