Australia's Coral Coast boasts a diverse landscape of awe inspiring beauty and is a natural paradise with an abundance of land & marine wildlife that inhabit this region.This is due to the protection and maintenance of the National Parks and areas such as Jurien Marine Park, Shark Bay World Heritage area and the Ningaloo Marine Park. Below is a useful guide to viewing this wildlife wonderland.
The Dugong population of Shark Bay is estimated to be approximately 14000, representing one of the largest and most stable populations left in the world. Because of this fact and also because the threats to dugongs within Shark Bay are minimal, this population is ideal to study and gain a greater insight into their unique existance.You can't help but be engaged by these graceful, if a little bizarre, looking creatures. Dugongs can be best viewed from a tour on Monkey Mia's wildlife cruises which depart daily.
Australia's Coral Coast is a water playground with over 1,200km of coastline. Fishing is a key attraction of the region. Fishing areas include: Cervantes, Jurien, Dongara-Denison, Geraldton, Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Carnarvon, Coral Bay and Exmouth.
The seasonal migrations of the humpback whales, brings them close to the Kalbarri shoreline in winter and spring (June- December). The best vantage points are to be found high above the water at sites such as Natural Bridge, Eagle Gorge and Red Bluff. Charter Vessels operate tours out of Kalbarri and Exmouth.
Australia's Coral Coast is home to many species of coastal and inland wildflowers, however what it's best known for is it's everlastings. Fields of these lollipop-shaped flowers in yellow, pink and white are found in various inland areas, often along road verges. The 186,000 hectare Kalbarri National Park teems with wildflowers and visitors can also expect to see kangaroo paws, banksia, eucalypts and grevilleas. Coalseam Conservation Park is in the heart of the wildflower country. This park is a true wonderland in spring when stunning carpets of white, pink and yellow everlastings blanket the landscape in colour. The season for wildflowers is late June - October
The Emu is the largest bird native to Australia and can reach up to 1.9m tall and weigh up to 45kg. The Emu is covered in shaggy greyish brown feathers, has a long neck, a blue black coloured head and long powerful legs. Emus can be found all along Australia's Coral Coast. Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort has two resident Emus which can be found strolling around the grounds of the resort. Emus can also be viewed on a tour of Cape Range National Park with Ningaloo Safari Tours departing: Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Australia's Coral Coast has two species of kangaroos: the Western Grey Kangaroo and the Red Kangaroo.The Grey Kangaroos like to graze in grassy patches of bushland and forrest habitats and can be found in areas such as Cervantes.
The Red Kangaroo prefers a more arid land and climate and can be found in areas such as Shark Bay. The best time to see Kangaroos is in the early morning or afternoon.
