Australia’s Coral Coast

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Looking for inspiration or not sure where to start planning your next Coral Coast adventure? We have a range of resources available for travellers to take the stress out of planning your next Coral Coast trip so all you have to do is book that leave, mark off your calendar and tell your friends and family that you are off to explore a beautiful part of Western Australia.

Don't forget to check out our planning tips that will answer all your burning questions from National Park Passes to Western Australia Road Rules and of course, the easiest and best way to travel through the Coral Coast via the Coral Coast Highway.

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Read through our blog, where you will find stories and news from locals and fellow travellers, to get inspired for your next trip.

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Explore our Itineraries

Follow our footsteps with one of our many itineraries showing you all the best places to stay and things to see along the Coral Coast Highway.

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Trust a local

Meet some of our locals, who can't wait to welcome you to their backyard and join them on one of their guided tours.

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Gift an Experience

Gift an experience, with a gift voucher for your loved ones from one of our Coral Coast operators.

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Journey through Writing WA's Literary Map of WA

Journey through Writing WA's Literary Map of WA; read fiction and non-fiction novels based in or inspired by the Coral Coast and start dreaming of travelling in the region before you actually travel to the region.

Latest Blog

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Weekend Escape: Jurien Bay and Green Head

Seeking some Coral Coast vibes this weekend? Three hours north of Perth on the iconic Indian Ocean Drive is some wild and exciting coastline waiting…

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10 Reasons you need to extend your Kalbarri Stay

Home to an abundance of activities, Kalbarri is the perfect outdoor playground to extend your stay.

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Everything you need to know about Turtle Breeding Season

Home to some of the world’s most important turtle breeding grounds, Australia’s Coral Coast is the perfect destination to bear witness to one of…

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Top things to do with kids in the Coral Coast

Family-friendly holiday planning made easy with this guide on the top things to do with kids in the Coral Coast.

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5 Reasons to Head North of Perth for a Long Weekend

If you’re looking for the best coastal Western Australia road trips, look no further….with less traffic, less car time and so much to discover,…

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Coral Coast’s Pawfect Travel Guide for Pets

This extensive pet-friendly guide covers all locations within Australia's Coral Coast that welcome your four-legged friends, from accommodation to…

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8 Wildflower Photography Tips Using Your Smartphone

With the 2023 Wildflower Season well underway in Australia’s Coral Coast, our top tips and tricks on how to photograph wildflowers using your iPhone…

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Tick a Humpback Whale Tour off Your Bucket List!

Did you know, the World-Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is the only place in Western Australia where you have the opportunity to swim with Humpback…

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14 places to stop on a Coral Coast Highway road trip

Discover 14 iconic places to visit on your Coral Coast Highway road trip.

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Visit Australia's Coral Coast for the Ultimate Dive Adventure

Explore what the region has beneath the sea.

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Top Things to Do in Shark Bay

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Travelling the Coral Coast Highway in an EV

At 1,250km in length, travelling the entirety of the scenic Coral Coast Highway in an electric vehicle may seem an unlikely feat. But, with careful…

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Top 10 things to do along the Indian Ocean Drive

Beginning just two hours' north of Perth, the 160km Indian Ocean Drive is the southern gateway to Australia's Coral Coast and is the perfect weekend…

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Eco-stays on Australia's Coral Coast

Holiday with good conscience by choosing to stay somewhere conservation and nature regeneration are key.

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40 Top Things to do in Geraldton

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Kalbarri: the best things to do in and around town

The coastal town of Kalbarri is full to the brim with activities, from the ancient inland gorges and towering coastal cliffs of the National Park, to…

Suggested itineraries

Shell Beach Driving

The Coral Coast Highway

The 1,250km Coral Coast Highway between Perth and Exmouth is one of Australia’s most iconic road trips Often called one of the Greatest Road Trips…

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Dirk Hartog Island Adventure

If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-track adventure, look no further than Dirk Hartog Island in the UNESCO Shark Bay World Heritage Area.

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Indian Ocean Drive Getaways

Short on time? Get inspired with our one and two-night suggested itineraries for a quick break along the Indian Ocean Drive.

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Ningaloo Reef Discoverer

This fly-stay itinerary gives you the opportunity to discover the spectacular Ningaloo Reef region of Western Australia’s Coral Coast.

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Shark Bay Fly-Away

Discover the World Heritage wonder of Shark Bay on this 4-day fly-away adventure.

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Monkey Mia Getaway

This fly-stay itinerary gives you the opportunity to meet the famous Monkey Mia dolphins and discover the breathtaking natural beauty of the Shark…

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Carnarvon's Outback Coast

Discover Western Australia's beautiful southern gateway to the Ningaloo World Heritage Area, Carnarvon.

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World Heritage Areas Fly & Drive Itinerary

Discover Western Australia’s magnificent Ningaloo and Shark Bay World Heritage Areas on this fly/drive itinerary.