Getting Here
Coral Bay is located 228 kilometres north of Carnarvon and all accommodation overlooks the scenic Bill’s Bay with the Ningaloo reef starting just 50 metres from the shore line allowing easy access for swimming and snorkelling.
DISTANCES FROM CORAL BAY
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SOUTH |
NORTH |
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Albany |
Broome |
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Bunbury |
Port Headland |
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Mandurah |
Tom Price |
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Rockingham |
Roebourne |
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Perth |
Karratha |
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Jurien Bar |
Paraburdoo |
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Geraldton |
Onslow |
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Kalbarri |
Exmouth |
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Denham |
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Carnarvon |
BY ROAD
If you're travelling from the south to Coral Bay along the North West Coastal Highway, turn just turn right at the T-junction in Carnarvon, of Robinson Street and North West Coastal Highway, opposite Caltex and head north towards Coral Bay. If you wish to stay a while in Carnarvon before heading north, you can find out more information on Carnarvon.
Before setting off on your adventure it is important to check road conditions. Rainfall in the area can close the roads. Main Roads can provide information on major roads and highways, call 138 138 for current and updated information. For local road conditions and coastal stations, it is important to contact the stations directly or the Visitor Centre on (08) 9941 1146.
Don’t forget to look out for animals – you could encounter sheep, kangaroos, goats, cows, horses wandering across the road. Make sure you travel with plenty of water, food supplies and fuel so that should you have a break-down, you are self-sufficient until help arrives. Limited services are available at station shops, so your only closest destination for supplies is your return back to Carnarvon. Finally make sure your vehicle is ready for the trip including spare tyres and any necessarily items for your off-road adventure.
BY BUS
Integrity Coach Lines currently operates several bus services travelling both north and south to and from Coral Bay. For reservations contact the team at the Carnarvon Visitor Centre on (08) 9941 1146.
BY AIR VIA CARNARVON
Regional Express operates daily from Perth to Carnarvon and has both direct flights and flights via Monkey Mia. The direct flight duration is approximately 2 hours. To check flight availability go to www.rex.com.au or contact Everywhere Travel Carnarvon on (08) 9941 4595.
Carnarvon has a choice of two Car Hire companies, Avis (08) 9941 1877 and Budget Car Rental (08) 9941 2155. Both companies are located at the Carnarvon Terminal for arriving passengers, although you can of course book your car hire prior to arrival. The driver from Carnarvon to Coral Bay is approximately 2.5hours - 3 hours.
BY AIR VIA EXMOUTH
Qantas operates daily flights from Perth to Learmonth Airport, Exmouth. To check flight availability contact Everywhere Travel Carnarvon on (08) 9941 4595
Learmonth Airport is located 36km from Exmouth and Exmouth Bus Charters provide a shuttle bus service from the airport to your accommodation in Exmouth for a per person fee. Exmouth has a choice of four Car Hire companies, Allen's Car Hire (08) 9949 2403, Budget (08) 9949 1534, Pilbara Europcar (08) 9949 2940 and Avis (08) 9949 2492.