Must do in Australia’s Coral Coast region – Top things to do in Australia’s Coral Coast
Here’s a list of top things to do in Australia’s Coral Coast region – the must-dos to help you plan your WA holiday and make the most of your visit. Whether you’re visiting for just a week or touring for a month or two – add a few or all of these to your itinerary.
Snorkel the Ningaloo Reef
If you’re visiting Exmouth, Coral Bay or the oceanside stations north of Carnarvon, this is an absolute must do. Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is regarded as one of the last great ocean paradises on Earth, and you can access this watery wonderland by simply stepping off the beach and into the sea. Read more about
snorkelling the Ningaloo Reef.
Swim with whale sharks
Join a whale shark watching or snorkelling tour from Exmouth or Coral Bay and experience the ultimate wildlife encounter – swimming with the largest fish in world, the gentle whale shark. It’s right up there with some of the top things to do in Australia. If this is a must-do for you, you’ll need to time your Western Australia trip to coincide with their visit to the Ningaloo Reef, between mid March and mid July.
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Meet the Monkey Mia dolphin
The friendly wild bottlenose dolphins have been swimming to Monkey Mia’s shores to interact with humans for over 40 years. They often visit up to three times a day – no wonder it’s renowned as one of the best and most reliable places for dolphin interaction in the world. Read more about the
Monkey Mia dolphins.
Follow a wildflower trail
The wildflower trails of Australia's Coral Coast lead you through some of the WA’s most breathtaking wildflower country. Blooms can be found all year round, but displays are at their best between July and November when inland areas are blanketed in the brilliant colours of thousands of varieties. Read more about the must-do wildflower trails of Australia’s Coral Coast.
Visit the Carnarvon banana plantations
Over 180 plantations produce a staggering $46 million worth of produce every year, including over half of Western Australia's bananas. Taste the wonders of what’s affectionately known as the fruit bowl of WA! Read more about the
Carnarvon banana plantations.