Coral Bay

Coastal resort Coral Bay, Western Australia, Australia

What to expect

Coral Bay is a marine-lovers paradise and one of Western Australia's premier family holiday destinations. It's a coastal paradise for nature lovers, packed with adventure and relaxed beach holiday vibes. The town is located on the North West Cape of the Gascoyne region, adjacent to the Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef system. Coral Bay is renowned for its resident population of manta rays, and offers various marine-based activities such as manta ray swim tours, whale shark interaction tours, and guided snorkelling and diving tours. The area around Coral Bay is also a 4WD-lovers delight, with epic coastline and many secluded beaches and mesmerising snorkelling spots only accessible by 4WD. Visitors can also enjoy scenic flights, fishing charters, and stargazing in the area

Plan your family visit to the Coral Bay with these blog insights 👇

Family road trip in Australia: the west coast

This family's experience:

Activities: We went snorkeling and paddleboarding in Coral Bay. The coral gardens, fish, and rays were easily accessible for the kids

Highlights: The coral gardens, fish, and rays were close to the shore and easily accessible. We also enjoyed paddleboarding at sunset ✨