The park occupies the western side of the North West Cape peninsula over an area of 47,655 hectares (117,760 acres).

The range has plateaus to an elevation of 314 metres (1,030 ft) and forms the backbone of the peninsula which extends as far as North West Cape.

Over 630 species of wildflower are found within the park, that generally bloom toward the end of winter, including the bird flower and the desert sturt pea.

Brockman sold parts of the lease in 1888 to ornithologist Thomas Carter including Yardie Creek and Ningaloo Station.

Flora species include mangroves, acacia, spinifex,[10] grevillea, verticordia, eucalyptus and minilya lily.