Have you ever been to Coral Bay? It is a gorgeous little settlement in Western Australia. Its beaches and exuberant sea life is fascinating and a truly special experience. In this blogpost, we talk a little bit about the little settlement and the things you can do while you’re there!
Coral Bay is a very small settlement on the coast of Western Australia, it only has about 250 residents. A fairly popular destination amongst tourists, mostly because the reef’s fringe the water’s edge – making it easy to access for the snorkelers. The area is subtropical, so the waters are usually relatively warm all year and the climate is arid. It really is a beautiful area, maybe even one of the most beautiful in Western Australia. But there isn’t lots to do here, mostly because it is so small – if you go to Coral Bay, you go to enjoy the gorgeous beaches and the sea life that comes with them.
A UNESCO world heritage site, this gem will blow you away – the diversity in the colours of the corals is incredible. The sea here is home to around 260 different species of corals, whale sharks, reef sharks and a couple of different species of turtles. If you are travelling here during the months of April through to August, you can also dive with humpback whale sharks. But don’t worry if you miss this season, because you can also go swimming with manta rays – year-round.
The coasts of Coral Bay are beautiful, and you can spend a couple of days beach-hopping around the white sand beaches. Skeleton Beach is a really nice and calm one, not too packed with people. Bill’s Bay is another beautiful beach, and it is more centrally located, however this does mean that is tends to be a little bit more crowded. This bay is perfect for diving or snorkeling, as it is very accessible here and you don’t have to swim too far out from the beach to see the corals. Paradise Beach is another popular spot for snorkeling and diving, but also fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding.
A pastoral station, run and owned by a local family, with 50km of a stunning coastline and incredible white sand dunes. This is the perfect place to visit for those looking for a proper camping experience, there are no toilets or showers. If you do decide to go camping here, make sure to go well prepared. And that includes bringing your own chemical toilet with you, and if you don’t have one, then you will need to rent on at the office – so be prepared for that additional cost.
While in the area, make sure to take a moment to admire the majestic coastline. We’ve heard that words can’t even begin to describe its beauty! During the months of June through to October, the humpback whales will be migrating, and you can try to spot them breaching out off the water.
Black Moon Cliff is another spot not to be missed, here you can enjoy the gorgeous views from the cliffs. And close to these cliffs, there is a camping area and a couple of different surfing spots.
