Backpacking on Australia's Coral Coast

The Ultimate Experience!

As most backpackers can testify, the backpacking experience is such a unique and individual journey that is remembered and treasured for the rest of your life. It is simply impossible to replicate!

Australia's Coral Coast provides the ultimate landscape in which to create your very own journey. The Coral Coast caters for those who seek not only the great outdoors, but also a combination of culture, adventure and relaxation.

With the Coral Coast's alluring weather and spectacular coastline, it is the ultimate year round destination. Take your time travelling up and down the coast to experience that 'off the beaten track' or 'wanderlust' encounter with the land that so many travellers do not have the time to do.

Spend a day wandering through the heartlands or retreat to a relaxing beach with the perfect combination of sun, sand and surf. There are a range of activities to suit every type of traveller, and you can spend as little or as much as you like!

Unique Experiences:
 

 Pinnacles, Nambung National Park  Visit the world famous Pinnacles.
 Windsurfing in the Coral Coast  Catch a wave! Windsurfing, Kitesurfing and Surfing along the coast,
 Kalbarri National Park  Abseiling and treking Kalbarri National Park or Sandboarding, canoeing and quad biking in Kalbarri.
 Whale on the Coral Coast  Whale watching (seasonal) along the coast.
 Fishing on the Coral Coast  Deep sea or shore fishing along the coast.
 Monkey Mia Dolphin  Feed the famous Monkey Mia Dolphins.
 Indigenous Tour  Be inspired by aboriginal culture on an indigenous tour.
 Kennedy Range National Park  Get off the beaten track and see Mt Augustus and the Kennedy Ranges.
 Diver, Ningaloo Reef  Snorkel or dive and explore the magnificent Ningaloo Reef.
 Swim with the Whaleshark  Swim with the world's largest fish - the Whaleshark!
 Safari Tour  Experience an outback safari of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Range National Park.


Backpacking accommodation and services are located throughout Australia's Coral Coast, and for those that don't have the luxury of private transport, local operators provide a range of jump-on jump-off transport options.

So, no matter where you go in Australia's Coral Coast, you are bound to run into like-minded travellers who will enrich your experience. The lifetime friendships you will return home with are one of valuable parts of backpacking.

For more information on backpacking in Australia's Coral Coast and Western Australia, visit Backpack Western Australia.


Working in Australia's Coral Coast

For those wanting to work while you travel, Working Holiday Visa's are available upon application with the Australian Department of Immigration. Australia's Coral Coast provides a range of working opportunities, from hospitality and seasonal fruit picking to skilled worker positions such as nursing.

For information on working in Australia's Coral Coast and Western Australia, see the factsheets on the Australian Department of Immigration website.
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