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Follow our footsteps with ones of our many itineraries showing you all the best places to stay and things to see along the Coral Coast Highway.
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Flat Rocks

Flat Rocks is a renowned first class surfing beach just south of Geraldton. Surfers will enjoy the consistently perfect surf conditions. For those who prefer to watch from the shore, the soft pristine

Skipjack Point Lookout

The Wanamalu Trail stretches for 1.5 kilometres along the cliff edge between Cape Peron and Skipjack Point and is a walk that provides excellent views of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area's coastline

Coral reef and fish on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Lakeside

Lakeside is a sheltered calm beach within the spectacular Cape Range National Park that provides a great opportunity for snorkelling off the beach and exploring the spectacular marine life of the

Dongara Denison Drive-In Cinemas

The Dongara Denison Drive-in is a single screen drive-in that was opened in 1967 and is one of two Drive-In cinemas still operating in Western Australia. It is open seasonally from Spring through to

Onslow

Onslow is a beautiful coastal town with a sunny climate and is the gateway to the Mackerel Islands. Best time to visit the area is April to September with the peak season to stay at the Mackerel

A Black Carnaby Cockatoo seen along the Indian Ocean Drive, Western Australia

Bird Watching in the Coral Coast

Australia's Coral Coast offers several unique and rewarding bird watching locations. Home to hundreds of species, the region's populations represent a large portion of Australia’s bird species. Emus

Geraldton Greenough Wildlife Park child holding Kangaroo Joey

Greenough Wildlife & Bird Park

The Greenough Wildlife and Bird Park, located 30km south of Geraldton, offers the chance to feed a kangaroo, hold a friendly lizard, meet dingoes, and watch Douglas the crocodile eat his lunch! It is

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

St Francis Xavier Cathedral is a spectacular church in the centre of Geraldton. You will find the cathedral as magnificent on the inside as it looks from the outside. Designed by the Monsignor John

Perth

Seeking things to do and see in Western Australia? Perth is the city gateway to visiting the Coral Coast – whether you drive to the Pinnacles or fly with Qantas to the Ningaloo Reef and Geraldton

Mandu Mandu Gorge

Mandu Mandu Gorge is a three kilometre walking trail allows access into this dry gorge starting from the end of the Mandu Mandu track and follows the northern ridge of the gorge, offering stunning

The Thong Shack

An interesting and unexpected discovery... On an isolated beach just 3 kms south of Denham township, you will find a shrine to the thong of the footwear kind. Visitors to the beach have donated their

Cycling in Jurien Bay, Western Australia

The Turquoise Way

Hire a segway or bike and follow the Turquoise Way Trail, a 14.2 kilometre sealed track stretching along the coast from the Jurien Bay Marina to the Hill River Mouth. The path is suitable for walking

Murchison River

Video: Murchison River at Galena Bridge, Kalbarri The mighty Murchison River is the second longest river in Western Australia and is one of the best spots for fishing. It flows for about 820 km from

Two humpback whales breach on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Whale Watching & Interaction Tours

Whale watching tours on Western Australia's Coral Coast run every year from June to November, when 40,000 humpback whales migrate between their summer breeding grounds and their winter feeding grounds

Pages Beach, Geraldton, Western Australia

The Hermitage

The Hermitage is a charming historical building in Geraldton that was one of many designed by prominent architect and priest Monsignor John Hawes. This building held special significance to Monsignor

Ningaloo Reef

Ningaloo Reef is Australia's largest fringing reef and it is one of the largest on Earth. Unlike most other reefs, it's easy to access just by stepping off the beach. A snorkel and mask are all you'll

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