Exmouth, AustraliaCape Range National Park
Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef
Off-grid dune camp
Cape Range National Park Exmouth, Australia
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Local Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
Journey BeyondOff-grid dune camp
The solar-powered camp has no phone signal or Wi-Fi. Days belong entirely to the fringing reef and evenings under the stars.
“Sal Salis sits right on the edge of Ningaloo Reef, with just 15 tents among the dunes, each one angled toward the Indian Ocean.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Off-grid safari tents on raised timber platforms beneath double-roof insulated canvas canopies.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
a luxurious and ecologically-minded safari-style tented camp set not within a game reserve but on the seaside dunes of Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Mandu Mandu Gorge cuts through limestone hills behind the camp, while Ningaloo's coral gardens begin right off the beach.
The rooms
Handcrafted jarrah beds furnish the insulated canvas tents, and private decks hold hammocks overlooking the dunes.
Restaurant
The Lodge
Lanterns light communal tables for dinners of regional seafood, and the self-service bar stocks Western Australian wines.
How it began
Founders Stewart and Sally Cranswick modeled the camp on the low-impact bush lodges they originally built in Zimbabwe.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.