Coral Coast
Outback Travel Guide
(Photo courtesy of Fergus Fitzwater)
Western Australia's Coral Coast runs along the Indian Ocean coastline heading towards Broome, starting at Cervantes 245kms North of Perth, and ending at Exmouth, another 1,000kms up the road. The coastline has endless pure white beaches and crystal clear waters. It is home to Ningaloo Reef , the world's largest fringing reef where you can snorkel just metres from the beach, and it is full of amazing places to visit such as the Pinnacles, Shark Bay World Heritage Area and the Abrolhos Islands.
In season the wildflowers are spectacular and the surrounding countryside comes alive with colour, the whale watching is something to be remember, and you may even have the opportunity to swim with a whale shark on Ningaloo Reef.
Coral Coast is Perth's playground, but with 1,000kms of coastline, it makes it the perfect place for everyone to share.
Regions of the Coral Coast
Cervantes
Cervantes is the gateway to the Coral Coast and Pinnacles Desert, as well as stunning white beaches where you can swim, snorkel and fish.
Geraldton
With it averaging 8 hours of sun a day and its warm dry climate, it is no wonder Geraldton is known as Sun City.
Carnarvon
Carnarvon is known as the tropical gateway to the North, offering a mild climate with warm sunny winters and mild summers.
Coral Bay
The Ningaloo Reef is metres off the beach at Coral Bay, allowing you to snorkel over the stunning coral gardens and amazing marine life.
Exmouth
Step off the beach and into the water and you are exploring the beautiful Ningaloo Reef.