Coral Bay Ningaloo Reef | Western Australia's Coral Coast

Coral Bay is a marine paradise and one of Western Australia’s premier family holiday destinations. Named Coral Bay due to the beautiful coral gardens which lie just metres from the pristine white sandy beach, this tiny, laidback seaside location is a must-visit destination for nature lovers.

Coral Bay is about water. Whether you're

swimming with the local Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, Turtles or Humpback Whales
quad bike trekking to secret beaches for drift snorkelling
overnight-cruising on the bay looking for wildlife
chartering a fishing boat for bottom-fishing or deep-sea fishing
learning to dive the pristine Ningaloo Marine Park
flying high over the Reef on a scenic flight
enjoy a meal and beer at Bill's alfresco bar
seeing the coral gardens without getting wet, onboard a glass bottom boat

It's not hard to fall in love with Coral Bay!

Just 90 minute flight (with Qantas) from Perth to Ningaloo (Learmonth airport) and then a 90 minute drive to reach Coral Bay. Coral Bay is just two hours north of Carnarvon by car; tourists can fly into Carnarvon via Regional Express airlines.

Getting from Learmonth Airport:

Car Hire is available from Learmonth airport; we recommend pre-booking your vehicle. Don't want to drive? There is other options!

If you will be travelling to Coral Bay, transfers between Learmonth Airport and Coral Bay MUST be pre-booked by contacting Coral Bay Airport Transfers.

Note: There is no hail taxi rank at Learmonth Airport. All taxi services operating from Exmouth are booked services only. Text or call Cabs on Call via +61 408 44 99 44.

While you're here, why not visit the following

Paradise Beach

Spectacular beaches are plentiful in Coral Bay and the aptly named Paradise Beach is a well kept secret worth exploring. Providing clear calm waters and gleaming white sand, the uncrowded protected

Swim with Ningaloo Whale Sharks in 2020

Swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef is the experience of a lifetime. Did you know: Only 1 in 3 million people globally will swim with a whale shark in their lifetime! When and Where do Tours

Turtle Hatchling Exmouth Ningaloo Western AUstralia

Turtle Hatching season

The Shark Bay Marine Park north to the Ningaloo Reef is some of the world's major breeding areas for sea turtles. The turtle nesting season between December and March, and after a six-week period

Free diving Coral Bay Ningaloo Reef Western Australia

Blue Maze

One of the top ten snorkel spots voted by National Geographic, the Blue Maze in Coral Bay on Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef is a labyrinth of coral formations. With a huge variety of fish life

How does a Humpback Whale Tour work?

What's it like to actually swim with a Humpback Whale ?! All tours focus on small group encounters for intimate, yet exhilarating experiences that will stay with you for many years to come! By

Warroora Outback Cattle Station beach Western Australia

Outback Station Snorkelling

Several outback station boundaries run right up to the Ningaloo Reef , meaning they're the perfect places to base yourself on a snorkelling holiday. The stretch of coast between Carnarvon and Coral

Coral Bay

Coral Bay is a marine paradise and one of Western Australia’s premier family holiday destinations. Named Coral Bay due to the beautiful coral gardens which lie just metres from the pristine white

How does a Ningaloo Whale Shark tour work?

Swimming with Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef is one of Australia's must-do travel experiences , operated from the towns of Coral Bay and Exmouth . Why do Whale Sharks visit Ningaloo? Being in the water

Purdy Point

Purdy Point provides convenient access to the world famous Ningaloo Reef . Take a short walk or drive from the idyllic town of Coral Bay to this popular snorkelling location. The calm protected waters

Fishing Western Australia Yellow Fin Tuna Shark Bay Coral Bay Ningaloo

Coral Bay fishing spots and charters

Deep sea fishing charters, light game fishing and beach fishing (away from the popular Coral Coast swimming beaches) are all on offer at Coral Bay This area supplies many restaurants with NorWest

Ningaloo Reef Western Australia Humpback Whale Double Breach Exmouth

Swim with Humpback Whales

One of the best places in Western Australia to see and experience an in-water interaction with migrating Humpback Whales is Ningaloo Marine Park off the coast of Exmouth and Coral Bay . Approximately

Coral Bay snorkelling - Oyster Bridge and the Lagoon

Oyster Bridge and the Lagoon in Coral Bay , can only be reached by four-wheel drive. Coral Bay's Quad Biking companies offering tours to these snorkel areas.

Swim Manta Ray Tour Coral Bay Ningaloo Reef Western Australia

Swim with Manta Rays

You can swim with manta rays all year round at Coral Bay on Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Like whale sharks , manta rays are filter feeders and have a large toothless mouth which they use like a

Coral Bay Ecotours

There are certain experiences that can be guaranteed to remain in the memory for a lifetime and it’s these very experiences that we specialise in. Without question, those who take the time to visit

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Ningaloo Coral Bay Boats

Come and enjoy the Ningaloo Reef with Ningaloo Coral Bay Boats!! We have the glass bottom boat, the Miss Coral Bay III and the manta and whale watching boat the MV Ningaloo III. Our Glass Bottom Boat

Mahi Mahi Fishing Charters and Coral Bay Ocean Game Fishing Charters

Operators of 55′ Conquest “Stormy” and 48' Westcoaster "Southern Comfort", operating out of Coral Bay for 20 years! Owned and operated by Captain Bernie Vale, who has been fishing in the area for over

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Sail Ningaloo

Explore the Ningaloo Reef with Sail Ningaloo and enjoy a unique, world-class eco experience, with personalised and professional service on board the luxurious sailing catamaran, Shore Thing. Sail

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Ningaloo Marine Interaction

The Ningaloo Marine Interactions team invite you to join us aboard ‘Utopia’. Our shallow, reef friendly vessel has a spacious fully shaded deck, an air-conditioned cabin and comfy seating on the fly

Ningaloo Reef Dive and Snorkel

An adventure with Ningaloo Reef Dive and Snorkel will ensure you experience all that Coral Bay has to offer! Explore the beautiful Ningaloo Reef with its spectacular corals and stunning wildlife. Swim

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Where to Stay in Coral Bay

Ningaloo Reef Resort

Ningaloo Reef Resort’s beachfront accommodation is the ideal place to unwind and experience Western Australia’s very own tropical playground – Ningaloo Reef in Coral Bay. Situated in the stunning

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Warroora Station

Warroora Station (pronounced Warra) is a family run cattle station adjacent to the World Heritage Ningaloo Reef coastline, offering eco-friendly wilderness beach camping and authentic Station Stay

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Bullara Station Stay

Bullara Station Stay is perfectly located between Coral Bay and Exmouth in the Coral Coast region of WA. We offer a range of accommodation, from two fully self-contained cottages, stylishly

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