OK, 2015 is far too far away to offer anything concrete because things change rapidly here sometimes, even from season to season.
Yes, getting to Broome now is a pita. check Qantas - but you'll likely route through Perth anyway. And know that a booking that far out is going to change so keep in mind you'll want a few extra days up your sleeve as they cancel flights and change schedules so nothign matches up
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I wouldn't hold my breath for a "public service"...
Mark is spot on for not worrying about accommodation being attached to a dive centre, really. Everyone picks up and drops off, no fuss. And there is likely to be a new player or two for accommodation in two years here in Exmouth.
Coral Bay is the same.
I'd do two-three days in Coral Bay for diving & manta rays with 4-5 days diving in Exmouth. If you are only doing five nights, stay in Exmouth and do Coral Bay on a different trip, imo. If you hire a car you could get away with one or two nights in Coral Bay and then four or three nights in Exmouth - but it's a long way to travel to do that.
Can't remember when the pier comes up for tender again so the current company may not be the company that will have it in 2015. Like I said, there are a lot of changes happening and so anything said here today might not be relevant or accurate in two seasons. Best to make just the basic plans first if you have to plan so far ahead and then fill in the details closer to your travel date. You won't have any problem with leaving things until one or two months in advance for that time of year, accomm & diving-wise.
I'm always available via PM to answer questions or bounce ideas around with if need be
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