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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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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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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Where to Find Western Australia's Best Craft Beer
Australia is scattered with dozens of fantastic breweries and microbreweries - it’s a difficult task to single out a forerunner. Western Australia alone is home to numerous impressive breweries,
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A tour operator's view - Swimming with Whales

A tour operator's view - Swimming with Whales
Whale sharks may be moving on from Ningaloo Reef , but there is still a BIG reason to visit and stay at Luxury Lodge's of Australia accommodation, Sal Salis , over the next few months. Sal Salis
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Monkey Mia live by webcam!

Monkey Mia live by webcam!
The Monkey Mia dolphin magic has been bringing smiles to ocean lovers faces for generations and now you and your family can see them for free at MONKEY MIA LIVE - a series of webcams capturing the
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A tourist's perspective - Hiking Kalbarri's Bigurda Trail

A tourist's perspective - Hiking Kalbarri's Bigurda Trail

One of Western Australia's most spectacular coastal walks, the Bigurda Trail takes walkers along an 8 km stretch of coastal cliffs in Kalbarri National Park . Linking Eagle Gorge to the Natural Bridge
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Talk about picture perfect! @saltytravellers are giving us some serious holiday envy 😍 Exmouth truly is an idyllic vacation destination with pristine beaches, incredible wildlife, and adventure opportunities galore. What a dream! 🌅  @australia @westernaustralia  #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #amazingcoralcoast #australia #justanotherdayinWA #thisiswa #exmouth #travel #camping #dogsofinstagram #beach #sunset🙌 Hey there, Mr Blue! 🙌 Not a bad view of Big Lagoon! You haven't truly seen Shark Bay until you take to the sky 💙You never know who you might meet whilst exploring Kalbarri National Park! 😊 😍 The talented @JT.Photography made a new rock climbing buddy on her way up the 25m cliff-face of Z-Bend ☀️ 🧗 #australiascoralcoast #australia #seeaustralia #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #Kalbarri #exploreparkswa #kalbarrinationalpark #zbend #rockclimbingwomen #echidna #aussieanimalsOne lake...one day... so many tones of 🍨P👜I💗N🌺K🍉 from our stunning #pinklake! Found between #Kalbarri and #Geraldton, Hutt Lagoon by the village of Port Gregory can be experienced by car or by air with @shineaviation (thanks for the tag!) ✈ #australiascoralcoast #justanotherdayinwa #westernaustralia #seeaustralia #australia #icwest #huttlagoon #prettyinpinkAn oasis in the desert...🏖🏜🏝 literally. The tiny town of Exmouth (home to 2500 residents as well as #whaleshark #mantaray #dolphins #turtle #humpbackwhale) is an ocean paradise, surrounded by @australia red outback dirt. Here @mantarays.ningaloo.resort, you wouldn't even know it, like a beautiful mirage of relaxationThe only hotel on Sunrise Beach means you can take sunrise🌄 from your room, and sunset 🌅over the #NingalooReef.👙 #australiascoralcoast #justanotherdayinwa #westernaustralia #australia #seeaustralia #visitningaloo💗 💕 Pretty in pink! 💗 💕 Did you know the Abrolhos Islands, just off the coast of Geraldton, are home to charming marine mammals like the Australian sea lion and the bottlenose dolphin? 🐬 You can watch the sea lions as they play in the waters or bask on coral beaches in the sun at Peos Island. If you get really lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of migrating humpback whales from around July to October. 🐋 No wonder @chleoparry is staring out to sea!Just hanging around with the friendly locals at Jurien Bay! ☺ These gorgeous endangered Australian sea lions are found in the Jurien Bay Marine Park, just 2.5 hours north of Perth. Why not join a sea lion cruise and see these beautiful "pups of the sea" for yourself 💓 Photo from @sundaysunset.imagesBeach days with your best friend! 🐶 😍 Is there any better way to enjoy our wonderful coastline than with your four-legged mate? @Dongaraportdenison is one of our top places to visit and stay with your furbaby in tow with lots of pet-friendly accommodation available. Makes for more days between @lisa_kirm and her pup exploring the beautiful beaches of Dongara-Port Denison 🐾💞 Happy Father's Day from Shark Bay💕 You'll see wild Emus in most of the National Parks on #AustraliasCoralCoast but did you know that #Emu dads stay with their young chicks for two years, defending them and teaching them how to find food.  Cheers @SharkBayCoastalTours spotted this flock going for a walk.  #seeaustralia #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWA #australia #westisbest #sharkbay #unesco #denham #monkeymia #exploreparkswaHands up if you're in need of some Vitamin Sea?!✋ The waters off the coast of Geraldton look too good to be true! 🔷 Time to pack up the car, strap the board to the roof and head off for a little aqua adventure! 💙 Photo @droneaire_downunder🌸Friday🌼Flower🌸Power🌼 Our #Wildflowers in @WesternAustralia are a pretty special natural event that you just HAVE to experience for yourself. Flowers are brilliantly in bloom right now in @Australia. Our top spots to see the flower carpets on #AustraliasCoralCoast are: 🌸Coalseam Conservation Park 🌼Coorow 🌸Carnamah 🌼Mingenew 🌸Mullewa 🌼Yandanooka 🌸Three Springs So what are you waiting for? Find out where the flowers today are via 🌼 www.australiascoralcoast.com/wildflowers 🌸 #seeaustralia #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWA #australia #thisiswa #westisbest #wildflowercountry #coalseam😍 Pretty as a picture! 😍 Shark Bay, you are the apple of our eye! 🍏 Thanks to @beingthestents for this amazing bird's eye view of one of our favourite destinations (and for giving us a serious case of #WorldHeritage Wanderlust!)Why not go "full Beyoncé" 🐝 and channel your inner millionaire 💸 riding with @coralcoasthelicopterservices? 🚁 Explore amazing locations like this one, the Quobba Blowholes. Departing from Carnarvon, this 30 minute scenic helicopter flight takes you north along Miaboolya Beach and over Fitzroy Reef to the Quobba Blowholes and the Aquarium. You can explore the Blowholes and the surrounding area on foot, laze on the beach or go for a snorkel among the hundreds of fish. Fit for royalty, this is a day that will stay with you forever, like it has for @bobbybense. 👑We 🧡 the Pinnacles. So does @the_wanderinglens 💛. There are so many cool rock formations in the #nambungnationalpark including this one of a heart shape perfectly framing #thePinnacles. What shapes have you seen when visiting the Pinnacles? #australiascoralcoast #justanotherdayinwa #seeaustralia #australia #westernaustralia #pictureperfect #exploreparkswa🐋 Mumma whale and her calf 🐋 @ningalooblue's photographer @bluemediaexmouth captured this magical footage of a humpback whale and its young calf near Coral Bay. You can now swim with humpback whales in Exmouth and Coral Bay, with many operators offering trips until the end of October. There's still time to book a trip and make some magical memories 🌟There are few places in the world where you can find a little patch of peace, just for you. To really relax, take it all in and be at one with your thoughts. ✨ Luckily, the Coral Coast of @westernaustralia is vast enough that you can always find that special little spot just for you. @kdwalkstagram snapped the lovely @layday.co enjoying a pretty special sunset over the Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park. 🌅 This may look other worldy, but it’s just a 2 hour drive from Perth. Who would you like to escape with?Did you know the loggerhead turtle is the most endangered species of sea turtle in the world? 🐢 Luckily for us, @WesternAustralia’s Coral Coast is home to the two major breeding sites during turtle nesting season. These locations are the Turtle Bay area of northern @DirkHartogIsland, in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area and the Ningaloo Marine Park, accessed via Exmouth. This beautiful turtle was spotted near Coral Bay by @danielthomasbrowne. Have you seen turtles whilst you’ve been exploring our slice of paradise?Late last year, one of little gems, Horrocks, was named the top mainland beach in @Australia. This coastal hamlet between Geraldton and Kalbarri is about 500km north of Perth and is the quintessential Australian holiday town. Think crays, countryside charm and crystal-clear waters. Thanks to @mkz.imagery , we’re dreaming of Summer already... ☀️Best buds & brilliant blooms = a perfect Winter’s day to picnic amongst the Everlasting Wildflower carpets in Carnamah, @wildflowercountry 🌼 #australiascoralcoast #seeaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #icwest #westisbest #carnamah #wildflowerseason #wildflowermeadow #everlastingflowers #westernaustralia #australia #australianmade🌵 It's every cactus-lovers dream! 🌵 This may look like a scene from the Nevada Desert, but it's actually in Carnarvon. These catci are found at the Carnarvon Plantation in an area we call the Fruit Loops. These plantations utilise more than 1,000 hectares of cultivated land on fertile river delta flats. The diversity of the produce available in the area is substantial, including a range of tropical fruits such as bananas 🍌, mangoes 🥭 and paw paws, citrus 🍋 and stone fruit, grapes 🍇, avocados 🥑 and star fruit as well as varieties of melons. From May to October, visit local growers who sell their produce at the public Saturday morning markets. 🚘  Photo @aleciapolizzi