Coral Bay is a smaller town which primarily survives on tourism, but they also have a great little fishing industry, and Coral Bay is one of the few places in the world where you can catch black marlin, blue marlin, and mahi-mahi sailfish on a regular basis. It is about 1,100 kilometres from Perth (about a 2 hour flight) and has a fantastic reef, the Ningaloo Reef.
The Ningaloo Reef is a really popular place to snorkel and dive - you have the opportunity to get a close-up view of the wild underwater life, corals and fish, and perhaps get the chance to swim with the world’s biggest fish - the whale shark. Whale sharks visit Ningaloo Reef between April and June every year to feed in the warm waters.
You can also see these magnificent natural wonders from the sky on a scenic flight, which run regularly during the season. Or you may choose to jump onboard a catamaran and see whale sharks, humpback whales, turtles and many other magnificent creatures.
The atmosphere in this small coastal town is very calm and chilled, and the people are very welcoming and always ready to help you or just have a friendly conversation. It is easy to get a hostel in Coral Bay, but if you are visiting during the peak season you are advised to book in advance.
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