The Coral Coast is Australia's best-kept secret... until now.

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We're home to shimmering turquoise waters, mega-fauna and wildlife, pristine private islands and even arid outback deserts.

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We know the best places to visit - no matter your lifestyle or budget - we have an experience for the outdoor adventure traveller.

Where can I visit on Australia's Coral Coast? 

Kalbarri

Kalbarri

The Kalbarri region is a favourite family holiday destination also known for its adventure experiences on the water and land-based attractions. Situated where the Murchison River meets the Indian
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Shark Bay

Shark Bay

A wonderland of world-class natural attractions, the Shark Bay World Heritage Area was the first location in Western Australia to receive UNESCO status in 1991. The area meets four of the ten required
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Geraldton

Geraldton
Shallow Snorkelling at Geraldton's Northern Beaches. Video: Chris Lewis The City of Geraldton has established itself as a trendy seaside city with the emergence of cold-brew coffee, street-art and
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Wildflower Country

Wildflower Country
Wildflowers bloom on Australia's Coral Coast all year round, but between July and October you’ll see some of the most stunning displays in the State, when blankets of brilliant wildflowers colour the
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Indian Ocean Drive

Indian Ocean Drive

Starting from Cervantes spanning north, the Indian Ocean Drive (road extension off Perth's Yanchep suburb) offers a scenic journey to the coastal towns of Cervantes , Jurien Bay , Green Head , Leeman
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Ningaloo

Ningaloo
The UNESCO Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area was established in 2011 and is regarded as one of the last great ocean paradises. The area was listed due to its marine and terrestrial (land) properties
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Latest news from the Coral Coast

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Regional Express now flying Perth - Carnarvon / Monkey Mia

Regional Express now flying Perth - Carnarvon / Monkey Mia
Regional Express (Rex) is now flying the Perth – Carnarvon / Monkey Mia route with fares now on sale. This announcement will serve as a much-needed tourism boost to the Coral Coast region, for
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Find Western Australia's best Wildflowers

Find Western Australia's best Wildflowers
Our best Wildflower season in a decade is underway right now! Australia’s Coral Coast running from Cervantes to Ningaloo and east to Wildflower Country , is blooming with wildflowers right NOW! The
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A tourist's perspective - Swimming with a Whale Shark

A tourist's perspective - Swimming with a Whale Shark
Whale sharks have been on the bucket list since day dot. In a world of amazing places to go, there are few where the experience accelerates the destination to the top of the list. But that’s certainly
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Our best Wildflower season in a decade!

Our best Wildflower season in a decade!
The 2018 wildflower season is shaping up to be the best and biggest blooming display the Coral Coast region has seen in the past decade. Botanical experts from Perth’s Kings Park, in addition to
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Our top spots for seeing Wildflowers

Nambung National Park

Nambung National Park

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Lesueur National Park

Lesueur National Park

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Coalseam Conservation Park

Coalseam Conservation Park

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The Rare Wreath Flower

The Rare Wreath Flower

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Kalbarri National Park

Kalbarri National Park

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Shark Bay World Heritage Area

Shark Bay World Heritage Area

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Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area

Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area

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Short drive itineraries

Short drive itineraries

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Fly and drive itinerary

Fly and drive itinerary

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Wildflower itineraries

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Unique accommodation itineraries

Unique accommodation itineraries

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Family self-drive itinerary

Family self-drive itinerary

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Ultimate bucket list itinerary

Ultimate bucket list itinerary

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Foodie adventure itinerary

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@evienairn is shaking off the winter blues ❄️ by warming up with the colours of Kalbarri National Park, hiking at Z-Bend 🎨 #australiascoralcoast #seeaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #icwest #westisbest #westernaustralia #kalbarri #exploreparkswa #hikingadventures #rockclimbingwomen #australia #coralcoastPerfect “rule of thirds” photography by @gypsylovinlight who has been visiting the #sharkbay area on #australiascoralcoast, taking in the warmth and crystal clear beaches like this one, Bottle Bay. 🦐🐚🐬#seeaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #denham #monkeymia #unesco #unescoworldheritage #redwhiteandblue #westernaustralia #icwest #australia@outtaorbit_ shredding some waves and catching barrels at Jake's Point in #Kalbarri, one of only 2 National Surfing Reserves in @westernaustralia, @australia 🤙🏼 🏄‍♂️ #australiascoralcoast #seeaustralia #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWA #australia #surfingaustralia #surfingwa #exploreparkswaWhale hello there 🐳 Prue (@sealife_differently), the on board photographer for @coralbayeco has had a cracking July swimming with #humbackwhale on the daily! This super intimate, bucket list tour is running now on the #NingalooReef until October in both #CoralBay & #Exmouth. Learn more about this experience via our website 🐋 #australiascoralcoast #seeaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #icwest #westisbest #australia #westernaustralia@australiascoralcoast: Where'd Joanna go? 🦀 @searosey: I don't know, I didn't see her leave. I think she must have ghost (crab) ed on us... 👻🦀 #australiascoralcoast #seeaustralia @westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWA @australia #ningalooreef #exmouth #coralbay #ningaloomagicStormy skies over the HMAS Sydney Memorial in #Geraldton. It’s one of the more beautiful places on #australiascoralcoast to visit for a @westernaustralia sunset. And it’s a great spot to enjoy an expansive view over Gerladton city, port and beach just like @peterlcwu has captured here.🌈🌅🎨 #justanotherdayinwa #seeaustralia #australia #westernaustralia #icwest #perthisok #westisbest #rainbowsunset #gerolife🌸Blooming Brilliant - it's all happening in #Carnarvon🌼 The everlasting #wildflower carpets are out and the pop of colour against rust-red Pindan soil is magic - great snap here by @tresurewood. See what's blooming now and next month: 🌸www.australiascoralcoast.com/wildflowers🌼 #australiascoralcoast #justanotherdayinWA #westernaustralia #australia #seeaustralia #catchyouincarnarvon #wildflowerwednesday #wildflowerseasonWe often say Shark Bay is #pictureperfect, but @wula_gura really captured ALL the colours on a recent kayak tour in Francois Peron National Park. 🎨 #australiascoralcoast #justanotherdayinWA #westernaustralia #australia #seeaustralia #discoversharkbay #sharkbay #sharkbayworldheritagearea #denham #monkeymia #francoisperonnationalpark #exploreparkswa❤️ In July we swim with Whales in Coral Bay 💛 In Exmouth, we're still in the water with Whale Sharks 💖 But did you know we also have Orcas in Ningaloo?! That's right these guys can be seen cruising the waters from #Carnarvon to Exmouth from June to October, with this pack snapped in Coral Bay by @OceanCollectiveMedia, photographers onboard @ningalooreefdive.💦 #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #coralbay #exmouth #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #seeaustralia #justanotherdayinWA #orca #killerwhaleWinter at Turquoise Bay . . . seriously?!? No one on the beaches, 2hr flight from Perth with @Qantas, warmth and of course, incredible sights in and out of the water.  We are in 😍 Cheers @ghsolly (Image 1) @adventurestofollow (Image 2) & @jowardphoto (Image 3) for sharing your #beachdays with us! #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #seeaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #turquoisebay #turquoise #ningaloo  #exmouth #australia👟This School Holiday stuff is HARD work👟 The @warren_tribe have been walking all over the #CoralCoast these past few weeks but the family really "laid down their love" for the colours of Kalbarri #National Park. Did you know that the Tumblagooda Sandstone (rock formation pictured) was created between 4 to 5 000,000,000 years ago! 🌳#australiascoralcoast #australia #justanotherdayinWA #westernaustralia #exploreparks #kalbarri #kalbarrinationalpark #familyfunYeah, working Friday afternoons are such a drag... NOT! @ryaanjohn is a #Helicopter pilot for #Carnarvon based @coralcoasthelicopterservices who take visitors like @Benny.Travels (who is visiting the #CoralCoast from #Sydney) to our top locations! The pair took in the sights and sounds of the 200m sheer cliffs of Steep Point in the @UNESCO #WorldHeritage Shark Bay area. 🚁🚁 #australiascoralcoast #seeaustralia #sharkbay #denham #monkeymia #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWA #westisbest #oceancityMagic moments 💙💙 Humpback season is well and truly under way in Coral Bay on the Ningaloo Reef 🐋🐋 Already @sealife_differently has had some incredible in-water interactions with these gentle giants 🙌🏼🙌🏼 Tours are operating out of a Coral Bay already, and starting from the 1st of August will be available out of Exmouth! A truly once in a life time experience awaits ✨✨ Taken on board @coralbayeco #australiascoralcoast #amazingcoralcoast #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #thisiswa #seeaustralia #australia #ningalooreef #coralbay #exmouth #humpbackwhaleEver wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a micro distillery?? At @illegal_tender_rum_co all the magic happens on site at their hand built distillery in Dongara 👌🏼 Book a tour and see for yourself why they are winning awards all over the world 🏆🏅👏🏼#onlyforthebigkids #westernaustralia #australiascoralcoast @westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #thisiswa @australia #seeaustralia #dongara #dongaraportdenison #illegaltenderrumcoHow’s your Sunday??? 💎💎 feat. @theblondenomads living their best life in Shark Bay at Tamala Station 👌🏼👌🏼 #amazingcoralcoast #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #thisiswa #australia #seeaustralia #sharkbayworldheritagearea @discoversharkbayA treat on the eyes and the feet 🐚👣 When travelling through Shark Bay World Heritage Area, SHELL BEACH is a must....60+ kilometres of shells shells and more shells 🐚🐚🐚 Save yourself money on a pedicure and at the same time enjoy swimming in the beautiful turquoise waters 😉💦 Image via @katebennett70 #amazingcoralcoast #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #thisiswa #australia #seeaustralia #sharkbayworldheritagearea #shellbeachTurn that frown upside down Mr Turtle, what’s there to be sad about when you’re living in paradise 🙌🏼🐠💦🐋 Maybe @danielthomasbrowne caught him before his arvo nap 😉 Don’t be fooled though, this guy maybe be chilling right out but the Ningaloo Reef is buzzing with activity 🙌🏼 #amazingcoralcoast #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #thisiswa #australia #seeaustralia #ningalooreef #coralbayMonday meet up's 👌🏼 These chatty locals getting together to catch up on all the weekend gossip ☺️ Beautiful beaches like Sandy Cape near Jurien Bay make for the perfect location 🙌🏼 Image via @ksea_jbay @amazingcoralcoast #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWA #thisiswa #australia #seeaustralia #jurienbay #sandycapeAdventures Await ☀️💦🌏 "It's about stopping to admire your surroundings and appreciating all it's beauty because the most rewarding parts of travelling come from the simplest things " words from the @saltytravellers who are currently exploring the amazing Coral Coast region and ticking off some serious bucket list items like Warroora Station accessed from #Carnarvon. Keep living the dream 🙌💯 #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWA #thisiswa #australia #seeaustralia #catchyouincarnarvon #explore #adventureGood Morning from beautiful Carnarvon and the @coralcoasttouristpark 🌴 You know it's going to be a spectacular day when your morning begins like this 🙌 #amazingcoralcoast #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWA #thisiswa #australia #seeaustralia #carnarvon #coralcoasttouristpark