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Coral Bay and Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia's Coral Coast
Coral Bay is situated 1132kms north of Perth, 153 kms south of Exmouth and 227 north west of Carnarvon. Coral Bay is the southern gateway to the 260 kilometre long Ningaloo Reef.
What started off as a quiet 'hideaway', has over the last 40 years become one of Western Australia's most popular tourist destinations with its unique marine environment, diverse flora and fauna, and idyllic, isolated location.
Ningaloo Reef comprises 200 species of hard corals and 50 species of soft corals with over 520 species of fish. The reefs close proximity to the shoreline means it is easily accessible, being a diver's and snorkeller's paradise. The Ningaloo Reef is famous for Whale Sharks, Mantarays, Humpback whales, Dugongs, Turtles, Potato Cod and hundreds of other different fish species. Swim with Whale Sharks, snorkelling and diving the reefs, or just wandering along the shoreline exploring the crystal clear waters, gives you an appreciation and close up view of the aquatic world and nature at its premium.
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Each year Exmouth celebrates the arrival of these spectacular visitors to Ningaloo Reef. From April to July following the mass spawning of coral, the world’s biggest species of fish, after slowly passing through the tropical waters of the oceans, congregate in the Ningaloo Marine Park.
Known as the ‘gentle giants’ of Ningaloo. The Exmouth Whale Shark Festival marks this event with an official opening to the whale shark season that extends April to July. During this period, locals and tourists from afar swim with the sharks, enjoying what has become a unique world class eco-tourism experience with a wild marine animal.
Ningaloo Marine Park protects one of Australia’s most important tracts of reef - the Ningaloo Reef. The park stretches from Bundegi Beach near Exmouth for 260 km along the West Coast to Amherst Point south of Coral Bay.
The reef protects a lagoon that is on average only 2-4 metres deep and is rich in marine life. It is unique because of this and its close proximity to the coast - in many areas it is only 5-10 metres offshore allowing for easy access from the coast. Some 250 species of coral and 500 species of fish have been recorded in the park. There are limitless snorkel sites along the Ningaloo coastline and a variety of ways to access them. You can experience the Ningaloo Reef from a dive boat, catamaran, coral viewing boat, sea kayak, from the air on a scenic flight, or by snorkelling from the beach.
Coral Reef Viewing tours operate from either Exmouth or Coral Bay. These tours from glass bottom boats gives you a close up, panoramic view, of the Ningaloo Reef's diverse marine eco systems.
Experience the hard and soft corals and a huge array of marine life - brightly coloured fish, turtles, rays, and many other exciting varieties of fish that makes the Ningaloo Reef their home.
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