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Before you go
Your trip to Coral Bay.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Coral Bay – Western Australia Destination Ningaloo about 1130 km from Perth
How to get there
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Learmonth Airport (LEA) Learmonth · 120 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
About 150 km from Exmouth; about 1,130 km from Perth. Learmonth Airport is about 120 km by road.
How many days
Two days: one for beach snorkeling and another for the manta ray boat trip.
When to go
Year-round for manta rays. From March to July for whale sharks. Winter has warm days and calmer seas.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, to get there: there is no public transport. The village is small and walkable. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
2 days in Coral Bay
Day 1
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Morning
Bills Bay
Snorkel from the beach at Bills Bay, over the bay’s corals.
Day 2
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All day
Manta rays
Take the boat trip to swim with manta rays on the reef.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Coral Bay?
Snorkel from the beach at Bills Bay and take boat trips to swim with manta rays and, in season, with whale sharks.
How far is Coral Bay from Exmouth?
About 150 km, roughly a one-and-a-half-hour drive.
When to see manta rays in Coral Bay?
Year-round, with daily boat trips.
Does Coral Bay have accommodation?
Yes, but it is limited and concentrated in the village; book in advance in the high season.