Australia's Coral Coast.

On Australia's Coral Coast you’ll find exotic marine life, national reserves, wonderful beaches and the bluest ocean you'll see anywhere in the world.

Here you can safely swim with the world's largest fish, the whale shark; you can snorkel from the beach to the stunning Ningaloo Reef; you can meet the dolphins of Monkey Mia and you can see the unique rock formations of the Pinnacles.

Yes, Western Australia’s Coral Coast is something special.

Covering about 1250 kilometres of Western Australia's coastline the Coral Coast stretches from Cervantes in the South to Exmouth in the North and features white sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and secluded bays, perfect for any type of water activity.

If you’re into water sport then this is the place for you, boating, fishing, surfing, sailing, windsurfing, diving, snorkelling, swimming; there's no end to what you can do.

Of course, you can simply lay back and relax too, if that’s what turns you on!

Monkey Mia, at Shark bay, West Australia’s first world heritage site, is probably most famous for the dolphins that will smile at you as you feed them.

You’ll also find some other wonderful water creatures such as turtles, dugong and manta rays.

Coral Bay, much loved by the locals, is a little seaside settlement at the southern end of the Ningaloo coast where you can get away from it all and stay right on the calm water beach.

This area is great for swimming and snorkelling, and safe for the younger ones.

Ningaloo Marine Park has been carefully preserved as a delightful marine experience.

Covering an area from Bundegi Reef in the Exmouth Gulf, to Amherst Point, about 250 kilometres to the south, and extending 10 nautical miles seaward, the Ningaloo Marine Park covers over 5,000 square kilometres of ocean.

The shallow lagoons formed by the reef, and the deeper offshore waters create a diverse array of habitats for a multitude of colourful corals and more than 500 species of fish.

Many other creatures are found in the Park, including whale sharks - the world's largest fish, turtles, dugong, dolphins and humpback whales.

The coral is untouched and the amazing array of sea life, together with outstanding underwater visibility, make this heaven for those who snorkel and scuba.

There are endless boat and beach fishing spots along the Coast and the region forms the hub of Western Australia's crayfishing industry.

From Geraldton, fly or cruise to the Abrolhos Islands, where you'll find fascinating history, secluded beaches and sheltered snorkelling waters.

Going inland you’ll find the Nambung National Park which is home to the famous limestone pillars called “The Pinnacles”.

If trekking is your thing Kalbarri National Park with its steep gorges carved out of the rugged red rock will provide you with some amazing tracks and even more amazing photographs.

From June to November Australia's Coral Coast is wildflower country.

The flowers bloom all year round but in late winter, spring and early summer, (that’s June to November for all our visitors from the Northern Hemisphere) displays are at their best.

Inland areas explode into a carpet of brilliant colour and wildflowers blanket the region.

No matter where you go along Australia's Coral Coast, the diverse range of wildflowers will dazzle you, and you don't even need to go off the beaten track.

Many species delight simply by growing along the roadside.

Enjoy one of the state's most spectacular wildflower regions by following one of the unforgettable drives along the Everlastings Trail, North West Trail or the Cape Range Trail.

Australia's Coral Coast is also home to much of Western Australia's indigenous culture.

Be it dreamtime stories, legends, indigenous art or local culture, Australia's Coral Coast gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in this unique and intriguing part of Australia's heritage.

You can be inspired by the Wadjari community in Mullewa or the Malgana tribe of Gathaagudu.

You can learn about the local history, visit sacred sites, become an expert animal tracker or learn local dialects... all of these opportunities are available to you.

Throughout history, Australia’s indigenous peoples have lived in harmony with the land and in fact, common belief is that people are intrinsically connected to the environment.

There is an abundance of uncovered sites located along the Coast with middens, camping places, water wells and scatterings of artifacts having been discovered.

Peron Peninsula, Cape Peron, Cape Rose, Monkey Mia, Eagle Bluff and many more sites are located up and down the region.

Collections have been made from artifacts found at Monkey Mia, Eagle Bluff and Silver Dollar (located just south of Denham).

Geraldton supports a proud Indigenous culture, offering the traveller a number of different ways in which to gain an insight into the lives, past and present, of the local people.

You could start with the WA Museum Geraldton and acquire an historical perspective in the Mid West Gallery.

Then take the Yamatji Cultural Trail.

This tour will take you to sites at the Greenough River, Central Greenough and Ellendale Pool, all the while relaying stories from the dreamtime through to the impact of European settlement and contemporary issues.

Sample bushtucker and try your hand at boomerang throwing.

For Yamatji arts and crafts, be sure to call into Marra Gallery at the Bill Sewell Complex in Geraldton and also the Blue Ochre Aboriginal Art Studio in Northampton.

For other Indigenous experiences be sure to visit Wula Guda Nyinda Aboriginal Cultural Walks at Monkey Mia and Yamatji Cultural Trails in Geraldton.

Yes, as I said, Western Australia’s Coral Coast really is something special.

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