Australia's Coral Coast
Australia's Coral Coast
This region is a treasure trove of beaches, exotic marine life, national reserves and the bluest ocean you will see anywhere in the world.
Monkey Mia is a must for families and nature lovers, the dolphins are famous for their ritual of swimming to shore to interact with humans.
Coral Bay and Exmouth have warm weather all year round and are the gateway to the exquisite underwater kingdom of the Ningaloo Reef.
Carnarvon
Carnarvon is located 904km north of Perth on the north West Highway. The moderate tropical climate and fertile land surrounding the Gascoyne River has assisted with the development of Carnarvon’s plantation industry which includes mangoes, papaya, carambola melons, grapes and the most famous plantation – Carnarvon bananas. Great port access has also assisted in the development of a strong seafood industry.
Visitors to the town must visit the Rocky Pool and Chinaman’s Pool waterholes, One Mile Jetty constructed in 1904 and the blowholes found 24km north of the town site.
Cervantes
Only 245kms north of Perth, Cervantes is a peaceful fishing village situated on the Indian Ocean.
Cervantes is well known as the home to The Pinnacles - an eerie limestone forrest found at Nambung National Park only a 15 minute drive from Cervantes.
Coral Bay
Coral Bay is located at the southern end of the magnificent Ningaloo Reef that stretches down the coast from Exmouth. Easy access to the reef means Coral Bay is a great place to view over 250 species of coral and 520 species of fish. A number of deep sea and game fishing charters are available.
From April to June the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, visits the region to feed and those who take the plunge will be awestruck by the gentle giants. During the rest of the year the bay is home to dugongs, turtles, manta rays and dolphins.
Denham
Found on the western coast of Peron Peninsula, Denham is the western most town site in Australia. It is a beautiful and historic township providing accommodation for those who wish to explore the world heritage listed Shark Bay region.
The laid back and tranquil town is also popular for its fishing and boating facilities as well as its clean and safe swimming beaches.
Dongara
Dongara is a four hour drive north of Perth off the Brand Highway. The twin towns of Dongara and Port Denison take advantage of their beautiful warm weather and coastal beaches to create an idyllic holiday destination all year round.
Whilst visiting the towns enjoy some water based activities such as fishing, swimming, sailing, surfing and windsurfing or take in some of the beautiful historic buildings found throughout the towns.
Exmouth
Exmouth is a popular tourist destination that provides visitors with perfect warm weather all year round to enjoy activities such as swimming, diving, snorkeling, fishing and just relaxing.
Visitors to Exmouth should take a trip to Cape Range National Park which is home to some outstanding gorges, canyons and secluded beaches. Another must for visitors is the 260km Ningaloo Marine Park. There are a number of tours available for visitors to enjoy all that Ningaloo has to offer.
Geraldton
Geraldton is a major marine commercial centre and home for business and industry in the mid west. Situated on the Indian Ocean water based activities including windsurfing, kite surfing, yachting, fishing and diving are popular with visitors.
Visitors to the town may chose to take a trip to Abrolhos Islands located off the coast. The unspoilt beauty of the 122 islands and their surrounding coral reef communities is home to a magnificent array of marine and bird life.
Greenough
Abandoned by settlers by 1900 Greenough town has been revitalized and restored to become known as one of the most interesting historical towns in Western Australia.
For a virtual experience of pioneer life explore the Greenough Heritage Trail that highlights 36 buildings that showcase Greenough as the best preserved 19th century town in Australia.
Horrocks Beach
Horrocks is located half an hour north of Northampton. The scenic Horrocks Beach is an excellent place to indulge in some of your favourite water sports including swimming, fishing, windsurfing and sailing. A whale watching platform has also been constructed for visitors to look out for Humpback Whales as they head south during spring and early summer.
Why not check out the caves on the road to the mouth of the Bowes River. Explore the early aboriginal paintings, bird nests and wild bee hives.
Jurien
Famous for its rock lobster industry Jurien Bay is an idyllic beachside location 275km north of Perth. An array of water based activities is available for those visiting the town including snorkeling, diving, fishing and swimming. For those wishing to get up close and personal to the seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales that call Jurien Bay home a tour or fishing charter is a must.
Just down the road is Cervantes, home to the infamous Pinnacles. The Pinnacles are limestone pillars which rise out of yellow quartz sand in Nambung National Park.
Kalbarri
A two hour drive north of Geraldton, Kalbarri is ideally located on the mouth of the mighty Murchison River. Over centuries the Murchison River has created magnificent red rock gorges carved by the constant flow of water. Why not try your hand at canoeing the mighty river, abseiling its gorges or simply bush walking its cliff tops taking in the view and when in season, the wildflowers.
From the cliff tops looking out into the Indian Ocean visitors can spot whales and their calves on their migration south. Visitors can also indulge in one of the many water based activities on offer.
Leeman
Located 310km north of Perth Leeman is known to visitors as a small and friendly town to visit. From late July to November the area becomes alive with wildflowers. Botanists should take the trip to Lesueur National Park to discover some of the 900 species of flora.
Visitors can also relax around the freshwater lake, Lake Indoon found east of Leeman. A popular picnic spot, visitors can enjoy boating, canoeing, swimming and windsurfing.
Port Gregory
Port Gregory is a small seaside town located near the mouth of the Hutt River. The town offers an array of attractions including fishing and diving. It is a great place for people who want to get away from it all.
The area boasts beautiful huge white sand dunes, a remarkable pink lake and some of the most interesting convict ruins anywhere in Western Australia.
Shark Bay
The Shire of Shark Bay covers an area of 2.3 million hectares. It is home to one of the most diverse flora and fauna habitats in Australia, which was recognized in 1991 when it became one of only 11 places in the world to be listed on the World Heritage List.
Monkey Mia is the most famous of Shark Bays attractions. Here visitors can experience wild dolphins up close as the dolphins come to shore to interact with humans.
