Australia s CORAL COAST Holiday Planner 2018
ONE MILE JETTY Wooramel Roadhouse Disclaimer The information contained in this holiday planner has been provided as a guide only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, Australia s Coral Coast does not take responsibility for any injury, irregularity, loss or damage arising from the provision of any services, or failure to deliver such services. Australia s Coral Coast does not endorse or provide warranty, either express or implied, as to the conduct or practice of the advertisers in this publication. Australia s Coral Coast does not accept responsibility for changes or withdrawal of prices, details or services, which are subject to change. The map featured is not comprehensive and is for illustration purposes only. Acknowledgements Australia s Coral Coast is proudly supported by Tourism Western Australia. Images used in this planner are courtesy of: Apertunity Productions, Belinda Sheridan, Ben Teo Photography, Caleb Davenport, Carnarvon Visitor Centre, Chris Lewis, COImages, Coral Bay Eco Tours, Coral Coast Helicopter Services, Dan Avila, David Kirkland, Dongara Port Denison Visitor Centre, Elements Margaret River, Elise Hassey, Felicia Kervefelt, Flight Seeing Imagery, Funtavia, Gascoyne Food Council, Geraldon Air Charters, Henderson Photography, Jewels Lynch Photography, Kalbarri Visitor Centre, Karijini Eco Retreat, Katrin Lehr - Vielunterwegs, Lauren Bath Photography, Lobster Shack, Mackerel Islands, Matt Hutton Photography, Michael Bond MB AUS, Michelle McKoy, Moritz Maschek, Paul Bester, Paul Pichugin, Paul Shepherd, Prue Wheeler - Sealife Differently, Rebina Criddle, Richard Rossiter, Sail Ningaloo, Salty Wings, Samantha Walton, Samille Mitchell, Sean Scott Photography, Sharon Graham, Shawn Peach Photography, Summersite, Theaker Von Ziamo, Tourism Western Australia, Trevor King and Vertical Project, Tully Clayton, Wildflower Country, Will Wardle Photography, Wooramel River Retreat. Australia s CORAL COAST map 2 australiascoralcoast.com
COASTAL CLIFFS PINK LAKE Houtman Abrolhos Islands Perth 200 2hr 220 2hr 30min 349 3hr 45min 415 4hr 30min 577 6hr 838 8hr 30min 905 9hr 1,132 11hr 30min 1,260 13hr Cervantes 20 30min 149 1hr 45min 215 2hr 30min 411 5hr 631 6hr 30min 690 929 9hr 30min 1,093 11hr Jurien Bay 129 1hr 15min 195 2hr 387 3hr 45min 604 6hr 671 900 9hr 1,068 10hr 30min Dongara 66 30min 218 1hr 45min 473 5hr 540 5hr 30min 774 8hr 900 9hr Geraldton 152 1hr 409 4hr 15min 478 4hr 45min 708 835 8hr 30min Kalbarri 377 4hr 445 4hr 30min 667 6hr 45min 802 8hr Denham 325 3hr 564 5hr 30min 691 Carnarvon 240 2hr 30min 367 3hr 45min Coral Bay 150 1hr 30min Exmouth Distance (kilometres) Driving times To convert from km to miles multiply by 0.621 Self guided travel itineraries are available online at australiascoralcoast.com New Norcia #australiascoralcoast 3
TOP 10 S G N I H T TO D O try a 4WD adventure 1. Lucky Bay, Kalbarri 2. Hill River, Jurien Bay 3. François Peron National Park, Shark Bay 4. Oyster Bridge, Coral Bay 5. Quobba, Red Bluff & Gnaraloo, Carnarvon 6. Bowes River Mouth, Horrocks 7. Cliff Head at Arrowsmith, near Dongara 8. Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay 9. Stockyard Gully, Leeman 10. Sandy Cape, Jurien Bay find a UNIQUE stay 1. Sal Salis, Exmouth 2. Wooramel River Retreat, between Shark Bay and Carnarvon 3. Direction Island, Mackerel Islands 4. Oakabella Homestead, Northampton 5. Sail Ningaloo, Coral Bay 6. Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay 7. Ningaloo Bed & Breakfast, Exmouth 8. Coral Coast Sunset Deck, Port Denison 9. Western Flora Caravan Park, Eneabba 10. Bullara Station Stay, Coral Bay 24 australiascoralcoast.com
Explore secret BEACHES 1. Little Bay, Horrocks 2. Urchin Point on Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay 3. Sandy Bay in Cape Range National Park, Exmouth 4. Five Fingers Reef, Coral Bay 5. The Thong Shack, Shark Bay 6. Blue Holes, Kalbarri 7. South Beach, Port Denison 8. Sandy Cape, Jurien Bay 9. Shell Beach at Quobba Station, Carnarvon 10. Muiron Islands, Exmouth Discover CREATURES great and small 1. Whale Sharks, Exmouth & Coral Bay 2. Echidnas, Indian Ocean Drive 3. Thorny Devils, Kalbarri to Exmouth 4. Dolphins, Kalbarri to Exmouth 5. Wedge Tail Eagles, Kalbarri to Exmouth 6. Endangered Australian Sea Lions, Cervantes to Geraldton 7. Black Footed Rock Wallabies, Exmouth 8. Manta Rays, Coral Bay & Exmouth 9. Western Rock Lobsters, Cervantes to Kalbarri 10. Dugongs, Shark Bay to Exmouth #australiascoralcoast 25
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO enjoy FAMILY fun 1. Space and Technology Museum, Carnarvon 2. Foreshore Pirate Playground, Denham 3. Greenough Wildlife Park, Greenough 4. Exmouth s Water Spray Gardens, Exmouth 5. Rainbow Jungle and Maze, Kalbarri 6. Ocean Park Aquarium, Shark Bay 7. Drive-In Movies, Dongara-Port Denison 8. Ellendale Pool, Geraldton 9. Aquarium at the Blowholes, Carnarvon 10. Foreshore Youth Precinct, Geraldton WALKING or DRIVE trails 1. Yamaji Drive Trail, Greater Geraldton area 2. Mandu Mandu Gorge, Exmouth 3. Turquoise Way Trail (bike and walk), Cervantes 4. Street Art Trail, Geraldton 5. The Loop Hike, Kalbarri 6. Heritage Walk, Northampton 7. Thungara Trails, Dongara-Port Denison 8. Mt Lesueur Mesa Hike, Green Head 9. Wildflower Drive, various see itineraries 10. Three Bays Walkway, Green Head 26 australiascoralcoast.com
the ultimate #INSTA SPOTS 1. The Pink Lake at Hutt Lagoon, Port Gregory 2. Turquoise Bay, Exmouth 3. Monkey Mia Dolphins, Shark Bay 4. Wildflowers of Coalseam Conservation Park, Mingenew 5. King Waves Kill sign at Quobba, Carnarvon 6. The Pinnacles Desert, Cervantes 7. Bottle Bay, Shark Bay 8. Leaning Trees, Greenough 9. Nature s Window, Kalbarri 10. ANZAC Soldiers, Dongara-Port Denison World Heritage, MARINE AND NATIONAL PARKS 1. Shell Beach, Shark Bay 2. Ningaloo Reef, Carnarvon to Exmouth 3. Stromatolites, Shark Bay 4. Yardie Creek, Exmouth 5. Natural Bridge & the Coastal Cliffs, Kalbarri 6. Jurien Bay Marine Park, Jurien Bay 7. Abrolhos Islands, Geraldton 8. Turtle Bay at Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay 9. Kennedy Range National Park, Carnarvon 10. Cervantes Islands, Cervantes #australiascoralcoast 27