Explore the Coral Coast

The Coral Coast region starts just under 2 hours north of Perth in Cervantes and runs for 1,100km north to Exmouth.

Discover uninterrupted stretches of white sandy beaches, untouched coral reefs just metres from the shore, breathtaking gorges and brilliant carpets of colourful wildflowers.

Some of Australia’s best known holiday experiences are found on the Coral Coast, including the Pinnacles, Kalbarri National Park and the Pink Lake, the Shark Bay World Heritage Area (including the dolphins of Monkey Mia) and the incredible Ningaloo Reef, where you can swim with the world’s largest fish, the whale shark.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT	WHAT WE DO WELL
1. Nature and Wildlife 2. Aquatic and Coastal 3. Adventure 4. Unique experiences 5. Colourful landscapes 6. Pristine reefs 7. Warm weather 8. World Heritage areas 9. Aussie outback 10. Memories for a lifetime	1. Diving 2. Native Wildlife 3. Natural Seasonal Events - Whale Sharks 4. Wildflowers 5. National Parks 6. Aboriginal cultural product 7. In-water experiences 8. Fresh grown fruit and vegetable 9. Sustainable seafood 10. Craft beer and distilleries

The Coral Coast's 6 Destinations

Indian Ocean Drive

Best known for the Pinnacles Desert at Cervantes or the endangered Australian Sea Lions of Jurien Bay, the area is home to several National Parks and Marine Parks, sporting colourful wildflowers during the season.

See the Pinnacles

Kalbarri & the Pink Lake

Kalbarri and Hutt Lagoon, the pink lake at Port Gregory are an easy self-drive holiday from Perth. Adventures to be had on the water, quad biking by the ocean or hiking and biking at the National Park sites.

Colours of Kalbarri

Ningaloo Reef

The 300km long Ningaloo Reef is the best place on Earth to swim with megafauna including Whale Shanks, Manta Rays, Humpback Whales and Turtles. Learn to dive, hike the Canyons, cruise the gorge creeks and enjoy fresh seafood.

Meet our Megafauna

Geraldton & its Islands

Geraldton has established itself as a contemporary coastal hub of cafés, shops, street art and galleries. It's also a great base for Western Australia wildflower carpets, a world-class kitesurfing hub and the gateway to the Abrolhos Islands with its black pearls.

Go to Geraldton!

Shark Bay World Heritage Area

Shark Bay World Heritage Area is known worldwide for the Monkey Mia dolphin experience. Emus, Lizards, Dugongs, Turtles and Rays are found in its National Park - coloured red rust cliffs - and waters which are white sand (or shells) and turquoise waters.

See you in Shark Bay

Wildflower Country

The Coral Coast is a popular spot to see dazzling Western Australia wildflowers - from late July to early October with the best months being August & September. Our region is Wildflower Hotspot, home to the flower carpets, orchids and the rare wreath flowers.

Wowed by Wildflowers

Use the map to find your way around our backyard.

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

Eneabba

The Eneabba sandplain is part of the world-renowned biodiversity hotspot, supporting native vegetation known as Kwongan - the Aboriginal word for low, hard scrub and heathland. Kwongan of the Eneabba

Shark Bay diving

This World Heritage Listed Area is home to dugongs , manta rays, whale sharks, stromatolites and of course the dolphins at Monkey Mia . It also features the largest seagrass prairie in the world,

One Mile Jetty Interpretive Centre

One Mile Jetty is currently closed to visitors, however to reflect the jetty’s iconic status, a new Interpretive Centre has opened! Housing an exhibition covering the Carnarvon stories about whaling,

Badgingarra

The town of Badgingarra is situated north of Dandaragan along the Brand Highway at the edge of the Badgingarra National Park. Badgingarra is renowned for its incredibly diverse bushland that becomes

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral is a spectacular church in the centre of Geraldton . You will find the cathedral as magnificent on the inside as it looks from the outside. Designed by the Monsignor John

Snorkelling Abrolhos Islands Sea Lion Western Australia

Abrolhos Island Snorkelling

The Abrolhos Islands on Western Australia’s Coral Coast are an undiscovered underwater paradise, boasting world-class snorkelling and diving sites. The crystal clear turquoise water ensures incredible

The Thong Shack

An interesting and unexpected discovery... On an isolated beach just 3 kms south of Denham township, you will find a shrine to the thong of the footwear kind. Visitors to the beach have donated their

Meet the Monkey Mia Dolphins

Head for Monkey Mia Beach during feeding times and meet the dolphins that have put this beautiful seaside spot on the map. The friendly pod of wild bottlenose dolphins regularly swim to Monkey Mia’s

Tantabiddi

Tantabiddi beach is a beautiful beach only a short drive from Exmouth . Many boating tours start from this location. Before taking a tour of Ningaloo Reef, start your exploration here as the beach is

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

Lake Indoon

Lake Indoon is a picturesque freshwater lake and an ideal location to participate in a variety of water based activities. Spend a few days at the campsite to explore much of the lake which is renowned

Mackerel Islands, accessed out of Exmouth

Seeking a slice of island life? When in Exmouth , why not add a trip to Thevenard Island to experience life on and around the Mackerel Islands. Mackerel Islands and Karijini National Park If you’re

The Turquoise Way

Hire a segway or bike and follow the Turquoise Way Trail, a 14.2 kilometre sealed track stretching along the coast from the Jurien Bay Marina to the Hill River Mouth. The path is suitable for walking,

Ningaloo Marine Park

Western Australia's Ningaloo Marine Park protects the world-famous Ningaloo Reef – Australia’s largest and most accessible fringing reef and one of the largest fringing reefs in the world. Here, you

Francois Peron National Park

For a four-wheel driving adventure along a scenic coastline with dramatic red cliffs and white sandy beaches, head to Francois Peron National Park in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area . Once a sheep

Hampton Road Heritage Walk

The Hampton Road Heritage Walk presents a unique opportunity to explore 37 historically significant buildings in Northampton . Start your visit at the old Police Station, which now houses the tourist

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