The Coral Coast region starts just under 2 hours north of Perth, in Cervantes, and runs 1,100km north along Western Australia's coastline to Exmouth and the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.

Discover uninterrupted stretches of white sandy beaches, untouched coral reefs just metres from the shore, breathtaking gorges and brilliant carpets of colourful wildflowers.

Some of Australia’s best known holiday experiences are found on the Coral Coast, including the Pinnacles, Kalbarri National Park and the Pink Lake, the Shark Bay World Heritage Area (including the dolphins of Monkey Mia) and the incredible Ningaloo Reef, where you can swim with the world’s largest fish, the whale shark.

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Cervantes Region Pinnacles of Nambung National Park 4

Indian Ocean Drive

Wildflower Country

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Geraldton & Surrounds

Kalbarri & Surrounds

Shark Bay

Ningaloo

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Indian Ocean Drive

Take a scenic journey past the picturesque coastal towns of Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Greenhead, Leeman and Dongara-Port Denison. The perfect first stop along the Coral Coast Highway or for a weekend getaway starting just 2 hours' north of Perth.

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Wildflower Country

Discover some of Western Australia's most stunning displays of wildflowers (July - October) as they colour the outback landscape of wildflower country consisting of inland farming towns of Dandaragan, Badgingarra, Eneabba, Carnamah, Coorow, Three Springs, Mingenew, Mullewa and their surrounding areas.

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Geraldton & Surrounds

The only city on the Coral Coast, Geraldton has established itself as a contemporary coastal hub rich in culture and history. The region of Geraldton extends south to the historic town of Greenough, inland is Chapman Valley, home to beautiful rolling hills, scenic drives, wildflowers and microbrews, and Mullewa, situated in the heart of wildflower country and rich with architectural heritage. To the west, you'll find the Houtman Abrolhos Islands, a pristine archipelago brimming with beauty, marine adventures and history.

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Kalbarri & Surrounds

Situated where the Murchison River meets the Indian Ocean, the town of Kalbarri is surrounded by the soaring inland and coastal gorges of Kalbarri National Park.
To the south you will find the seaside towns of Port Gregory and Horrocks that offer laid-back beach getaways with great swimming, fishing, surfing and windsurfing. Don't forget to stop at Port Gregory's iconic Pink Lake (Hutt Lagoon) on your travels! Inland of Horrocks is Northampton, one of the oldest settlements in Western Australia.

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Shark Bay

A wonderland of world-class natural attractions, the Shark bay World Heritage Area was the first location in Western Australia to recieve UNESCO status. The Shark bay area consists of key destinations including Denham, Monkey Mia and Dirk Hartog Island and is where you will witness the rugged red earth meet the pristine turquoise blue seas.

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Ningaloo

The Ningaloo region of Australia's Coral Coast encompasses the towns of Carnarvon, Coral Bay and Exmouth. Home to the Ningaloo Reef, the world's largest fringing reef and the final stop along the Coral Coast Highway.

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