Australia’s Coral Coast, in Western Australia, invites you to discover thousands of years of history, visit uninterrupted stretches of white sandy beaches, explore magnificent ancient gorges, wander through stunning carpets of colourful wildflowers, and immerse yourself in untouched coral reefs teeming with marine life. The region starts just two hours north of Perth and stretches along 1,100km of breathtaking coastline, where stunning bays, fascinating wildlife and rugged landscapes exist in abundance. Begin your journey at Cervantes and The Pinnacles Desert of Nambung National Park then travel north along the coast on the Indian Ocean Drive, through to the regional city of Geraldton, on to Kalbarri and the diversity of Kalbarri National Park, to two significant World Heritage Areas – Shark Bay and the mesmerizing Ningaloo Coast.
Explore coastal and inland parts of the region to discover biodiversity hotspots and endemic species of wildflowers found nowhere else on Earth. The Coal Coast is home to both land-based and water-based activities and adventures providing experiences for any kind of traveler from families, group travelers, cruise enthusiasts, grey nomads, self-drive and self-catering visitors, and road-tripping youth. SearchandStay.com offers holiday accommodation options throughout the area and it's well worth a vacation on the Coral Coast, it truly is an incredible corner of the Earth.
Snorkelling at Ningaloo Reef.
If you’re visiting Exmouth, Coral Bay or the ocean-side pastoral stations north of Carnarvon, this is an absolute must-do. The World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is regarded as one of the last great ocean paradises on Earth, and you can access this watery wonderland by simply stepping off the beach and swimming a few metres to one of the world’s largest fringing reef. If you’re looking for holiday accommodation around Exmouth or a short-term rental so you can enjoy Ningaloo Reef, visit SearchandStay.com.
Swimming with gentle giants.
Join a whale shark tour from Exmouth or Coral Bay for the ultimate wildlife encounter – swimming with the world’s largest fish. Whale sharks visit Ningaloo Reef from mid-March to the end of July; or swim with humpback whales from July/August to November. Year-round you can also swim with giant manta rays while keeping an eye out for sea turtles, dugongs and game fish. Enjoy a bit of extra time around Exmouth and Coral bay during July with a holiday house, or a beachfront rental so you can swim with both the whale sharks and the humpback whales, visit SearchandStay.com.
Friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia.
One of the world’s most reliable places for wild dolphin encounters, Monkey Mia’s curious bottlenose dolphins have been swimming to shore to interact with humans for more than 40 years. While in the World Heritage-listed Shark Bay area, you can also spot sea turtles and dugongs, admire the world’s oldest and largest living fossils – Hamelin Pool’s stromatolites – and fish, snorkel and dive. Don’t miss a trip into Francois Peron National Park, the colours are sure to impress. Go to Searchandstay.com to find holiday rentals around Monkey Mia and nearby Shark Bay.
Wildflowers and pink waters.
Head inland to explore some of WA’s most magnificent wildflower country, particularly between June and October when blooms are at their breath-taking best. While spotting some of WA’s 12,000 wildflower species, check out other amazing colours at Hutt Lagoon near Port Gregory, where waters could be red, bubble-gum pink or lilac depending on the conditions. The lagoon, best viewed between April and October, is located between other Coral Coast highlights – the seaside city of Geraldton and its diving drawcard, the Abrolhos Islands; and Kalbarri, where the soaring river gorges meet the sea. SearchandStay.com will give you a selection of holiday accommodation around Port Gregory and places to stay in Geraldton.
Extraordinary rock formations.
Acres of incredible limestone spires rise eerily from the sand at the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park near the coastal town of Cervantes, a little over two hours north of Perth on the Indian Ocean Drive. Meanwhile, in Kalbarri National Park, the much-anticipated Kalbarri Skywalk officially opened in June 2020. Offering visitors breathtaking and uninterrupted views over Kalbarri National Park, the 100-metre high skywalk features two cantilevered viewing platforms that extend 25 and 17-metres beyond the rim of the Murchison River Gorge.
Search and Stay offers a variety of holiday accommodation and short-term rentals in WA’s Coral Coast and throughout Western Australia, visit Searchandstay.com for more.
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