Perth

Seeking things to do and see in Western Australia? Perth is the city gateway to visiting the Coral Coast – whether you drive to the Pinnacles or fly with Qantas to the Ningaloo Reef and Geraldton.

Visit Destination Perth and discover all that our capital city has to offer - events, tours, things to see and do, food and wine, accommodation and more.

The Coral Coast start just north of Perth so let's learn about what's on offer just 2 hours north.

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Jurien Bay

Jurien Bay is Western Australia’s family favourite and fast emerging as popular short break destination. Jurien offers fantastic swimming, coffee, great beaches and a good range of accommodation

Green Head

Green Head is a small, friendly coastal town three hours north of Perth on the Indian Ocean Drive. Its pristine beaches and laid-back lifestyle provide a relaxed holiday atmosphere as well as the home

Scuba diving on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Diving the Coral Coast

Dive sites on Western Australia’s Coral Coast are internationally recognised as some of the most ecologically diverse marine environments in the world. Here are our top picks for your diving adventure

Gascoyne Food Festival Carnarvon Western Australia

Eat and drink your way around the Coral Coast

The fresh local produce of Western Australia’s Coral Coast is a taste sensation that’s not to be missed. No matter where or how you choose to dine, be sure to sample some of the region’s great

Dongara-Port Denison

The twin towns of Dongara and Port Denison boast true coastal village charm, with the Irwin River creating a scenic landmark as it meanders between the two towns. Beautiful beaches provide ideal

Leeman

Leeman sits on turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and offshore islands harbouring a great diversity of marine life. The picturesque coastline offers great conditions for an array of water

A kangaroo in Cape Range National Park, near Exmouth, Western Australia

World-Heritage, Marine and National Parks

Australia's Coral Coast is an incredible corner of the world, with significant portions of the region protected under World Heritage (the Coral Coast is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Areas - Shark

Cervantes

Cervantes is the gateway to Western Australia's Pinnacles Desert and the beginning of Australia's Coral Coast region. It is home to beautiful white sandy beaches and turquoise waters teeming with

A couple lean against their 4WD after fishing from the beach in Coral Bay, Western Australia

Fishing in the Coral Coast

For those interested in recreational fishing, the Coral Coast has variety galore from local beach fishing to catching a big fish on a charter tour. Here's what you need to plan your next fishing

Australian Sea Lion Jurien Bay Western Australia Coral Coast

Australian Sea Lion Encounters

Large colonies of Australian sea lions thrive on the Coral Coast of Western Australia (WA). It’s not uncommon to spot these cute creatures lazing in the sun on the beaches of the Jurien Bay Marine

Three Bays Walkway

The Three Bays Walkway is a 2.5km fully-sealed walkway which is found near Green Head; a small coastal town located 288km north of Perth. This walkway includes the sweeping South Bay, the picturesque

Muiron Islands, Western Australia's Coral Coast

Snorkelling the Coral Coast

The Coral Coast is a marine wonderland and provides the most amazing snorkeling adventures along the length of the region for all ages and abilities, most just metres from the shore. Here are some of