Coral Coast Attractions

Bernier and Dorre Islands (Attraction)
Via, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia

Bernier and Dorre Islands, situated in Shark Bay are important habitats where threatened animal species still survive. The islands are home to five of the most threatened mammals in Australia, including three species which no longer naturally occur anywhere else in the world; the mala, the banded hare wallaby and the western barred bandicoot. Altogether, Shark Bay is home to 16 threatened sp ...

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Bibbawarra Bore (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

The spectacle of hot water gushing from the natural 914 metre deep Bibbawarra Bore is a fascinating sight. View the remains of the impressive 175 metre troughs that were used to transport the ground water to sheep and cattle, cooling along the way. Discovered in 1905 the bore still produces a continuous flow of water today. Learn about its discovery and interesting statistics about the bore. T ...

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Big Dish (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

The 'Big Dish' is a Carnarvon landmark. Take a drive out to the site of this massive satellite dish and marvel at the 29.5 metre diameter of the reflector. The building is not open to the public, however you can visit the site and enjoy the panoramic views of Carnarvon and the surrounding plantations. The OTC Dish Base is located on Brown's Range, it was the site of Australia's first earth stat ...

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Big Lagoon (Attraction)
via, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia

Big Lagoon is a series of magnificent tranquil lagoons located just outside of Denham. Sit on the shore and watch the abundant marine life including dolphins, sting rays and sharks as they frolic in the shallow waters. If you are looking for a more interactive experience, the lagoon is a perfect place to explore by canoe where you can get up close to the rich diversity of marine life within. ...

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Birridas (Attraction)
Via, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia

Clay pans are Shark Bay's visual terrestrial attractions, known locally as birridas. They range in size from small depressions about 100 metres in diameter to irregular shaped depressions which may be several kilometres long. They commonly consist of a central, raised platform ringed by a moat-like depression which can fill with water to shallow level during very high winter tides when groundwa ...

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Bundegi Beach (Attraction)
Murat Road, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707, Australia

Go swimming, snorkelling, fishing, and see beautiful corals off Bundegi Beach just north of Exmouth. Bundegi Beach marks the start of the Ningaloo Marine Park known for its pristine marine life. For a close up view take a glass bottom boat tour from Bundegi Beach which glides over the coral. Enjoy a snack from the local shop and glorious views over the water. You can set sail from ...

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Cape Cuvier Coast (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Cape Cuvier Coast is a picturesque natural port close to the most westerly point of Australia. Driving along the spectacular rugged coastline you will be able to see the shipwreck of the bulk carrier Korean Star that ran aground following a cyclone in the area. From high up on the sixty metre cliff, in the winter months, you can see an incredible sight as whales and sharks pass by feeding on the s ...

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Cape Range National Park (Attraction)
via North West Cape, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707, Australia

Pristine Cape Range National Park near the town of Exmouth offers some amazing outback adventures from four wheel driving to gorge hiking and bush walking - and what's more it adjoins a stunning coastline where you can go swimming and snorkelling. The area is known for the striking contrast of turquoise waters and sandy beaches of Ningaloo Marine Park, and the rugged scenery of Cape Range. H ...

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Carnarvon Tramway (Attraction)
Annear Place, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

The Carnarvon Tramway was built in the early 1900s and offers a twenty minute scenic trip from the town centre to the port. Listen to the detailed audio commentary to get the most out of your tour of the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct, and take the opportunity to learn about the town's fascinating transportation history. Carnarvon Port and Heritage Precinct has been restored and houses several mus ...

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Charles Knife Road (Attraction)
Charles Knife Road, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707, Australia

Charles Knife Road in Cape Range National Park leads you up to the top of the spectacular ranges offering awesome views back into the Charles Knife Canyon, the gorges and Exmouth Gulf. If possible try and arrive at the top of the road at sunrise as you will be blessed with an unforgettable sight. After taking in the views of Exmouth Gulf from Thomas Carter Lookout, take the bush trail that lea ...

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Chinamans Pool (Attraction)
Margaret Row, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Chinamans Pool is a lovely spot for picnics. It was originally a watering hole for the township of Carnarvon. The area is suitable for swimming after the river has been flowing. Many varieties of birds can be observed during the year. The best time for viewing birdlife is early morning or evening. ...

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Coral Bay Walk Way (Attraction)
Via, Coral Bay, Western Australia 6701, Australia

The Coral Bay Walk Way is a stunning walk fringing the coastline along Ningaloo Reef. As a result of the reef's closeness to the shore, you have a unique opportunity to witness dolphins, manta rays and a large range of fish swimming through the crystal clear waters from a number of vantage points along the shore. The two kilometre walk takes you through the Pioneer and Naturalist Parks where y ...

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Coral Spawning (Attraction)
via, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707, Australia

The pristine waters of Ningaloo Reef transform into colourful clouds each year during the coral spawning season. Night tours take you up close to his amazing natural phenomenon which happens between 7 and 10 days after the full moon in March and April. The annual coral spawning cycle is an incredible sight which is part of the regeneration of Ningaloo Reef. The coral spawn is also a major ...

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Dampier Salt Mines (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Located on Lake Macleod, the Dampier Salt Mines are an impressive sight from the road. Whilst not usually open to the general public tours can be organised through the Carnarvon Visitors Centre, if there are a sufficient number of people interested in viewing the operations. Learn about the salt mining process and how the 2,070 square kilometre salt lake was formed. Witness the salt being harve ...

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Dirk Hartog Island (Attraction)
Indian Ocean, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia

Fishing is among the world's best at Dirk Hartog Island in the Shark Bay Marine Park. Throw in a line from the side of a boat and you could snare a pink snapper, mackerel, yellow-fin tuna or sailfish. Other amazing marine creatures are regularly spotted off the beaches of Dirk Hartog Island including pods of bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays, dugong and turtles. This remote ec ...

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