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

Think whale sharks, turquoise waters, wildflower carpets, pristine private islands and arid outback landscapes. 

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 The Coral Coast's 6 Destinations

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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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Wildflower Country

Wildflower Country
The wildflower season is usually from June to early October. Wildflower reports and sightings are published on this page during wildflower season. There are currently no sightings recorded as it is
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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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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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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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Latest news from the Coral Coast

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Lunar New Year - how to celebrate the Year of the Pig

Lunar New Year - how to celebrate the Year of the Pig
Over 1.5 billion people around the world are ready to welcome in the Lunar New Year. The Year of the Pig begins on 5th February 2019 and is celebrated by Asian communities including Korean, Vietnam,
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Photographing the Milky Way at the Pinnacles

Photographing the Milky Way at the Pinnacles
This article was written by Michael Goh; photographer and astrophotography enthusiast . The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park, Western Australia Around 200km north of Perth, hundreds of limestone
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Shark Bay & Dirk Hartog Island Adventures

Shark Bay & Dirk Hartog Island Adventures
This article was written by Tallulah Davison; one of two young travel writers for the West Australian in 2018. She headed north on assignment to Shark Bay and Dirk Hartog Island with Australia’s Coral
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Stargazing by the Seasons

Stargazing by the Seasons
This article was written by Carol Redford; creator of AstroTourismWA.com.au Stargazing Seasons and Your Travel Tips 2019 Country WA is perfect for stargazing. After you escape bright city lights, you
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Don't be shell-fish - share the love! 🐢💚 A massive happy Valentine's Day from the Ningaloo Reef! 🐠 @chrisjansenimages | @liveningaloo | #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #ningalooreef #valentinesday #seaturtle #justanotherdayinWA #seeaustraliaCan anyone guess why Turquoise Bay was voted Western Australia's best beach by @perthnow readers? 🏆 Our guess is that you won't need too many guesses ... 😉🏖️ Image:@stoneunknown 💙 #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #justanotherdayinwa #bestbeaches #beachlife #droneheroesCatch you tomorrow, Big Yellow! ☀️💤 Thanks to 📸@ebony_wanderlust for sending a slice of Coral Bay sunshine our way 💛 #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #sunsetlovers #wanderlustHutt Lagoon can do no wrong! 💓 To make the most of your Pink Lake experience, visit when the sun is high over head - between 10am and 2pm 🌈🌞 Stunning aerial shot from 📸 : @mkz.imagery 💓 #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #pinklake #huttlagoon #justanotherdayinWAWhilst they're not super cuddly, they are super cute! 😍 The thorny devil can be found in arid areas of Australia - did you know that these clever critters have a "pretend" head on their back as a decoy for predators? 😲 📸 : @ebony_wanderlust 🦎 #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #justanotherdayinWA #thisiswa #westisbest #aussiewildlifeHere on the Coral Coast, we swim into school 🐠😉 Make like @lil_palm and wear a smile on your dial as the new school year kicks off! 🎒🍎✏️ #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #ningalooreef #underwaterworld #studentlifeJust you, me, and bright blue sea 💙 Just a stone's throw from the town of Kalbarri, Blue Holes is an underwater paradise, home to fascinating rock pools and an abundance of marine life 🐟🐠 Image: @_aswewander | #seeaustralia #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #justanotherdayinWA #thisiswa #beachlifeWhen absolute bliss is at your front door 💆‍♀️ Glamping done right at @salsalisningaloo 〰️ Image: @songofanni #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #ningaloo #justanotherdayinWA #seeaustralia #glamping #paradisePatches of Pink!  Marco & Felicity with their 2 daughters make up @viaggiatori ! Visiting 🇦🇺 #australiascoralcoast from #Italy 🇮🇹 the family enjoyed seeing our stunning #pinklake from above with the help of @KalbarriScenicFlights. 💗  #ciaobella #huttlagoon #justanotherdayinwa #australia #seeaustralia #westernaustralia #kalbarri #portgregory #geraldtonWhen you crack open the Tim Tams and all of your mates magically appear 🤤 Sending #sunny vibes from 📍 Cervantes 📸 : @lobstershackwa #australia #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #cervantes #sealion #justanotherdayinwa #travelaustralia #oceanlifeGreat news! 🎉 Our 2019 Holiday Planning Guide is now available on our website (link in bio) 🙌 Consider it your ultimate guidebook to all things Coral Coast ☀️Start planning this Long Weekend! 🌊 Cover image from the amazing @gypsylovinlight + @bobbybense 📸 #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #justanotherdayinWA #coralcoast #seeaustralia #UNESCO #worldheritage #sharkbayWell don't they say the locals always know the best beaches? 🤔 Sending sunny vibes your way from the #CoralCoast 🇦🇺☀️ Image: @imogencaldwell 💚💛 @carnarvonvisitorcentre  #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #australiaday #seeaustraliaSometimes wild, sometimes calm - always beautiful 😇  You haven't truly seen the Coral Coast until you've stopped by the lookouts along the edge of the Kalbarri Coastal Cliffs 🌊🚶Image: @saltywings 🔸 #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #justanotherdayinWA #kalbarri #visitaustralia #dronestagram #droneheroesSpotted : A cute little creature wearing black socks! 🧦🧦 This is the black-footed rock wallaby, frequently found along the cliffs of Yardie Creek 🚣‍♂️ These guys have a super long tail for balancing, and grippy fit for sticking to the rocks 🧗 Image: @jodieannwalters | #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #wildlife #wallaby #yardiecreek #amazingcoralcoastWe've all got that friend who gets way too excited over sunsets ☀️👀 But who can blame them? 🤗 Image: @ebony_wanderlust ✨ #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #australia #justanotherdayinWA #ningaloomagic #sunsetloversMore moments like these just around the corner... ✨ The 2019 whale shark season officially kicks off in six weeks 👏 We may be just a little bit excited 🤗 Image: @jesshaddenphoto 🙌 #whaleshark #snorkelling #boattours #nature #ningaloo #exmouth #australiascoralcoast #australia #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinWAAnyone else getting 🍭candy Nerds 🍡 vibe from our #PinkLake, Hutt Lagoon?! We're loving the colours @rafablumer 👏💜💖😁 #australiascoralcoast #Kalbarri #Geraldton #seeaustralia #australia #westernaustralia #justanotherdayinwa #dronephotography"Manta Madness! This guy was part of a 4 manta long mating chain and came up so close I had to tuck my legs up to make sure my fins didn’t touch him! 🌊" Photo and caption by @ellemayell + @elle_gillett 📸 Want your own manta ray experience? Tours operate year round on #AustraliasCoralCoast 🛥️ #thisisWA #seeaustralia #justanotherdayinWAA different kind of seascape for your Sunday evening 🔥🌊 Have you wandered the stunning shores of the #SharkBay World Heritage area’s Francois Peron National Park? 👣 Image from 📸 @wula_gura 💙 #australia #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #seeaustralia #beachlife #justanotherdayinwaNot your regular kind of photo bomb... 😯🐋 Cheers to the incredible @fedeita999 🏆 @elii_design 📸 @thats_surf_west 🏄‍♂️ for this insanely cool shot! 👏 #australiascoralcoast #gnaraloo #carnarvon #gnaraloobay #australia #seeaustralia #windsurfjournal #westernaustralia #adventureaustralia #justanotherdayinwa
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Everyone's got to eat, here's a few of our favourite places. 

Cervantes Island Cafe

Cervantes Island Cafe
One stop shop for petrol, food, bait, cold drinks, souvenirs, seafood, ice and much more, with a choice of eat-in or take-away.
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Whalebone Brewing Company

Whalebone Brewing Company
Located in the remote town of Exmouth WA, Whalebone Brewing Company is literally beer in a shed. Owned and operated by two local families with a love of craft beer who wanted to bring beer back to
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Finlay's Kalbarri

Finlay's Kalbarri
Did someone say fresh seafood! A dining experience at Finlay's is a must when visiting Kalbarri. At Finlay's Kalbarri, we pride ourselves on providing the freshest local seafood possible. Our fish is
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Jaffle Shack

Jaffle Shack
Geraldton's unique hangout. Delicious Jaffles (toasted sandwiches), great coffee, fantastic atmosphere. Come for breakfast, grab a takeaway, while away a lazy arvo, catch up with mates, this is the
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Oakabella Homestead, Tea Rooms and Campground

Oakabella Homestead, Tea Rooms and Campground
Oakabella Homestead is a comfortable stop-over on your journey along the beautiful Coral Coast. Steeped is historical significance, Oakabella Homestead is classified by the National Trust. Set in a
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Froth Craft Brewery

Froth Craft Brewery
Restaurant/micro-brewery/live music venue with a kitchen serving up delicious local produce, bar pouring artisan craft beer brewed on-site and a cafe grinding out great coffee. 2017 Best Start-Up
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Piper Lane Cafe

Piper Lane Cafe
Serving up Five Senses coffee & delicious food all made in-house at Piper Lane Cafe. We offer all day breakfast and lunch and have plenty of delicious ready to go daily cabinet specials!
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Skeetas Restaurant

Skeetas Restaurant
Skeetas has been serving fine food and wine in Geraldton for over 25 years. Relocated and now situated in the exquisite new marina district of Geraldton, Skeetas boasts stunning panoramic ocean views.
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