Coral Coast & Ningaloo Coral Coast & Ningaloo

Our guide to WA'sCoral Coast & Ningaloo

Free your spirit on the beautiful Coral Coast; where rolling red desert dunes collide with a turquoise ocean teeming with colourful underwater characters – including the world’s largest fish, The Whale Shark.

The Coral Coast’s main destinations to explore include Wildflower Country, Ningaloo, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Indian Ocean Drive and Shark Bay.

One of Western Australia’s best beaches, Turquoise Bay can be found in the Cape Range National Park, the perfect spot to spend an afternoon relaxing.

Here’s our pick of the best things to do in WA’s Coral Coast for the ultimate Coral Coast getaway.

Getting to the Coral Coast

让珊瑚海岸很容易;d 2小时rive from Perth to Cervantes starts your journey exploring Australia’s Coral Coast. Virgin and Qantas offer flights to Learmonth (servicing Exmouth/Coral Bay) and Geraldton, while Regional Express offer flight to Monkey Mia and Carnarvon. Excellent road conditions make it easy to travel around the Coral Coast for self-guided exploration and coach services are also available.

Top Things to See and Do in the Coral Coast

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Swim with Whale Sharks

Ifswimming with Whale Sharksisn’t on your bucket list, then it should be. Join a whale shark watching or snorkelling tour fromExmouthorCoral Bayand experience the ultimate wildlife encounter. There are various tours available includingKings Ningaloo Reef Tourswhere you can observe the gentle giants of the ocean between mid-March and mid-July as they congregate in the Ningaloo Marine Park attracted to its plankton-enriched waters.

Snorkelling and Sailing

The best way to discover the Coral Coast is by water. Snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef is a must-do on the Coral Coast. You can hit the water and start snorkelling in Exmouth, Coral Bay and the Oceanside stations north of Carnarvon or join a tour and explore the outer coral gardens with tour operators such asNingaloo Reef Dive & Snorkelling.

Sail the World HeritageNingaloo Reef with Sail Ningaloooffering exclusive and personalised explorations of the pristine Ningaloo Reef onboard a luxury sailing catamaran.

Cape Range National Park

Located on west side of Exmouth,Cape Range National Parkfeatures spectacular rugged limestone ranges, deep canyons and pristine beaches just begging to be explored. Nature lovers will rejoice in the abundant wildlife including a variety of birds, emus and red kangaroos to spot. The beautifully unspoilt Cape Range National Park comes alive with wildflowers in winter and hundreds of species of spectacular plants to admire.

Best Places to Stay in the Coral Coast

Plan your Coral Coast getaway with a stay at a comfortable motel, hotel or luxury accommodation in the main towns of Exmouth, Geraldton, Cervantes and Coral Bay. Western Australia’s Coral Coast has accommodation to suit every style and budget.

Luxury Accommodation

Lose yourself in wild bush luxury atSal Salis Ningaloo Reefa beachside safari camp nestled in the dunes of the Cape Range National Park. For a unique stay, bookBullara Station’sself-contained cottages or Shearers Lodge, located between Coral Bay and Exmouth.

或者,呆在船上Sail Ningalooa luxury catamaran inclusive of meals, accommodation and personalised eco-tourism experiences exploring remote reef systems.

Hotels

Ningaloo Reef Resortoffers self-contained apartment style accommodation surrounded by resort facilities and lush tropical gardens.The Geraldis a boutique hotel in Geraldton with a Rooftop Bar, onsite restaurant and rooms boasting ocean views.

Motels

Motels provide cheap accommodation in the Western Australia’s Coral Coast.Jurien Motel & Apartmentsoffers contemporary Coral Coast accommodation just moments away from Jurien Bay Beach.Cervantes Pinnacles Moteloffers comfortable accommodation and great base if you’re visiting the Pinnacles.

Where to Eat in the Coral Coast

Get your caffeine fix atThe Short Order Locala quirky, family owned food truck serving up some of the regions best coffee. In Geraldton, trySalt Dish Caféan inviting café with innovative cuisine and charming vintage décor. Head toWhalers Restaurantin Exmouth for fresh local seafood.

Tours and Packages Coral Coast

Western Australia’s Coral Coast offers a range of tours and packages to explore everything the region has to offer including Whale Shark Tours, see Monkey Mia Dolphins or Hike the Kalbarri.Coastal Adventure Tours提供环保之旅,让你去探索the Ningaloo Reef by land or by sea. Our ultimate escapes guide toNingaloo Shark Bayour favourite tours and packages to explore the Coral Coast.

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