Harold E Holt Naval Communication Station

Approaching the Harold E Holt Naval Communication Station near Exmouth, you will not be able to miss Tower Zero, which is one of the largest towers in the southern hemisphere. Take a walk around the non restricted areas which remain open to the public and learn about the important role the naval station played during World War II. It was the base for passing messages between Australian and United States' command centre's and their ships and submarines. The Harold E Holt Naval Communications Station is located 14 hours drive or two hour flying time north of Perth and is close to Exmouth. Exmouth is famous for the Ningaloo Marine Park where you can snorkel with the whale sharks and look out for the spectacular manta rays and Humpback whales.