An aerial photo of the contrasting landscape in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Image credit: Summersite

Plan Your Journey

To help you plan your Coral Coast holiday, we've made it simple.

The best time to visit:
We generally say the best time to visit the Coral Coast is between March to October. This is due to the weather being dry, mild heat and the majority of our seasonal experiences/tours happen between these months. 

Key travelling resources

Here's all the resources you'll need including Australia's weather/seasons. How to travel by air, road or water, booking accommodation and tours plus more. And of course, a map to help you get around! 

Western Australia has 192,000km of unique and contrasting road conditions. The variation can be challenging for even the most seasoned drivers, while small differences in road laws between other countries can have significant safety implications.

To help keep you safe, the Road safety Commission produces a Guide to Driving on WA Roads. This free booklet is essential reading for those getting behind the wheel and hitting our roads. It includes helpful information about Western Australian road rules and tips for driving in urban and regional areas.

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - English booklet

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - Arabic booklet

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - Chinese (Mandarin) booklet

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - French booklet

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - German booklet

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - Italian booklet

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - Japanese booklet

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - Korean booklet

Guide to Driving on WA Roads - Malay booklet

 

The Coral Coast's Regions

Pinnacles Desert Cervantes Western Australia Nambung National Park

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 National Park Western Australia Nature's Window

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
A swimmer alongside a manta ray chain at Ningaloo, Western Australia

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 Street Art Butterfly Western Australia

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 Western Australia Francois Peron National Park Bottle Bay Image Outta Orbit

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
Kid and dog in everlastings carpet of wildflowers, Western Australia

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

Discover all things Coral Coast

Cliff Head Campground Indian Ocean Drive Western Australia

Cliff Head

Cliff Head
Located among limestone cliffs and overlooking the stunning turquoise waters of the Coral Coast, Cliff Head is a free nature-based campsite located 313 kms north of Perth and 38 kms south of Dongara
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People explore Stockyard Gully cave, near Coorow, Western Australia

Stockyard Gully National Park

Stockyard Gully National Park
Stockyard Gully National Park is home to a fascinating group of limestone caves that lead to an underwater river system. Stockyard Gully is named after the stockmen who used the deep and cool gullies
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Shark Bay Marine Park

Shark Bay Marine Park
The snorkelling, swimming and fishing are world class at Shark Bay Marine Park. The pristine waters of the park form part of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area and meander across 1,500 kilometres of
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Cape Cuvier, Quobba Coastline near Carnarvon, Western Australia

Cape Cuvier Coast

Cape Cuvier Coast
Cape Cuvier Coast is a picturesque natural port close to the most westerly point of Australia. Driving along the spectacular rugged coastline you will be able to see the shipwreck of the bulk carrier
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Red Kangaroo Paw wildflowers, seen in Australia's Coral Coast

Mullewa Visitor Centre

Mullewa Visitor Centre
Cnr. Jose Street and Maitland Rd, Mullewa WA 6630 Tel: +61 8 9961 1500 Email: coordinator@mullewacrc.net.au https://visitmullewa.com.au/
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The HMAS Sydney II Memorial in Geraldton, Western Australia

HMAS Sydney II Memorial Geraldton

HMAS Sydney II Memorial Geraldton
For a moving tribute to the sailors who lost their lives aboard the HMAS Sydney II during World War II, visit Geraldton's HMAS Sydney II Memorial. Steeped in symbolism, the Memorial pays homage to the
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Sunrise over Cape Range National Park, Exmouth, Ningaloo, Western Australia

Cape Range National Park Campsites

Cape Range National Park Campsites
Camping in Western Australia's natural areas is a special experience, and Cape Range National Park is one of them. The area is known for the striking contrast of turquoise waters and sandy beaches of
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Beresford Foreshore Horizon Geraldton Marble Public Art

Horizon: Public Art at Beresford

Horizon: Public Art at Beresford
You will find Horizon, the city of Geraldton's newest #Instaworthy location, on the Beresford Foreshore at the bottom of Dean Street. Some see a snow globe, others a clear marble - whatever you see
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The Fascine

The Fascine
The Fascine is a picturesque bay in Carnarvon favoured by locals and popular with visitors. Take a gentle stroll along the board walk on the ocean front to admire the coconut and cotton palms that
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Cycling in Jurien Bay, Western Australia

The Turquoise Way

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
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Monkey Mia Dolphin, Shark Bay World Heritage Area

Meet the Monkey Mia Dolphins

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
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Selfie in front of the Northampton sign, Western Australia

Northampton

Northampton
Formally declared a town site in 1864, Northampton is one of the oldest settlements in WA outside of Perth. Northampton was classified as a historic town by the National Trust of Australia in 1993. It
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Aerial view over the artesian bore baths at Wooramel River Retreat, south of Carnarvon, Western Australia

Station Stays in the Coral Coast

Station Stays in the Coral Coast
If you are looking for a unique and authentic outback experience, consider a station stay in the Coral Coast region of Western Australia. Station stays are generally working cattle or sheep stations
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Mingenew

Mingenew
Mingenew is the true heart and soul of Wildflower Country. Located close to Coalseam Conservation Park, the town abounds with natural scenery and even more importantly the locals are lovely! Mingenew
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Lucky Bay

Lucky Bay

You've probably heard of Lucky Bay in Esperenace but did you know there's a Lucky Bay beach near Kalbarri? Found just 30 mins drive south of Kalbarri town, visitors mostly spend the days going back
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Sandy Cape Jurien Bay Western Australia couple swimming @SarahByden

Sandy Cape

Sandy Cape
Secret no more – Sandy Cape has grown in popularity with visitors unable to resist photographing and posting images of this idyllic location. Located 10km north of Jurien Bay is the turnoff to the 7km
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