Australia's Coral Coast: The Official Tourism & Travel Website

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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Where is the Coral Coast, anyway?

Not familiar with Western Australia? The Coral Coast starts just north of Perth, our capital city.
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The Coral Coast's 6 Destinations

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

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

Western Australia Wildflowers Coalseam pink yellow everlasting carpet

Wildflower Country

To the north of Perth along the Brand Highway or Midlands Route, visitors will witness an abundance of colour as wildflowers bloom spectacularly during wildflower season. From Cervantes in the south

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

Geraldton

The only city on the Coral Coast, Geraldton has established itself as a contemporary coastal hub of cafés, shops, street art and galleries. The city’s beaches and sunny climate make it a hot-spot for

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

Turtle-y awesome tours

From December to March, it's turtle time! See turtles nesting and hatching as part of a eco-education tour.

Book a turtle tour out of Exmouth

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The Coral Coast Highway

One of Australia’s great scenic drives - Perth to Ningaloo where the road hugs the Indian Ocean coastline.

Until recently, one-way car hire included a substantial ‘relocation’ fee of $1000 AUD on top of your car hire. Now Avis is offering a much cheaper deal with relocation costs for the car between $150 and $250. Pair it with a Qantas flight between Learmonth - Perth airports and you've got yourself an easy holiday on the Coral Coast.

Learn about this Fly + Drive Holiday

While you're here, why not explore the Coral Coast

HMAS Sydney II Memorial Geraldton

For a moving tribute to the sailors who lost their lives on HMAS Sydney II during World War II visit the HMAS Sydney II Memorial in Geraldton. With the long awaited discovery of the HMAS Sydney II on

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Leaning Trees of Greenough

Located approximately two kilometres north of the Greenough Historic Settlement, the iconic leaning trees of Greenough are a must-see when in the region. Buffeted by prevailing southerly winds, the

Horrocks

Horrocks Beach was named the #1 Mainland Beach in Tourism Australia's Best Australian Beaches for 2018 You'll instantly feel on holidays as you take in the glorious ocean views on your descent into

Nature's Window

Located just 500 metres from The Loop (or Inyaka Wookai Watju) carpark, Nature’s Window is one of Western Australia’s most iconic natural attractions, formed from layers of Tumblagooda Sandstone. To

Island Rock and Natural Bridge

Island Rock and Natural Bridge are situated in Kalbarri National Park as part of the Coastal Cliff sites. Yielding to the forces of the ocean, the once resilient Island Rock was part of the shoreline

The Navy Pier

The Navy Pier has a reputation as one of the top 10 shore dives worldwide, primarily due to its vast range of marine life - best described as an aquarium without glass. At the last count, there were

Dugong Encounters

The endangered dugong is nature's only vegetarian sea mammal. They resemble a walrus, related to the elephant, called a sea-cow and growing to three metres and weighing up to 400 kilograms. Around the

Shell Beach

Formed from billions of tiny shells, the aptly named Shell Beach is located 45 kilometres south-east of Denham in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area not far from the Hamelin Pool Stromatolites. Why is

Pot Alley

Pot Alley is a picturesque ocean gorge in Kalbarri National Park, boasting spectacular ocean scenery amidst the expansive rugged gorges. Enjoy a swim at the lovely sheltered swimming beach and be sure

Wildflower Hotspot - The rare Wreath Flower

The inland towns of Pindar and Mullewa are renowned for stunning wildflowers, including the rare Wreath Leschenaultia flower that blooms along the road and in park lands between August and October

Jurien Bay Sea Lions

To get up close to inquisitive wild Sea Lions head to Jurien Bay about a 2.5 drive north of Perth. Take a sea lion watching cruise and you'll find these graceful swimmers love to show off in front of

Honeycomb Gorge

Honeycomb Gorge is a must-visit location when in Carnarvon. Due east of the town into the Kennedy Range National Park, it's perfect for a four wheel driving bush-camping adventure under a star-filled

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