Ningaloo’s Coral Bay - warming up nicely
September 26th, 2007 by JaneCoral Bay is a popular holiday spot for West Australians in winter, but many don’t realise how stunning it is in spring and summer, especially outside school holidays.
It’s just down the road (by Western Australian standards) from Exmouth - 152 km to be precise - and well worth the journey. Four-wheel-drivers can take a short cut via Yardie Creek for a day trip. Otherwise there’s plenty of accommodation, but do book ahead.
You can take a catamaran tour over the reef here for spectacular snorkelling, or just float out from the beach. But above all, this is one of the most relaxing places to really get away from it all. Just a short walk from the main beach gets you to some virtually empty bays of soft sand and lapping turquoise water.
Take a look at these holiday snaps on Flickr - these are the kind of pics that make you just long to be there. Taken by real people on a real Coral Bay holiday (in winter), they give you an honest view of the place - no touch-ups or professional tricks in these pics. And I can vouch for the colours being true.
By spring, the temperatures are warming up to a perfect 30 degrees, hovering around 24 degrees in winter and rising to around 37 degrees in the height of summer.
So if you decide to visit and need advice on accommodation and tours, get in touch with us.
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October 9th, 2007 at 10:58 am
It’s been a goal of mine to travel to ningaloo to see the beautiful coral reefs for a while now, and after seeing those gorgeous pictures on Flickr I’m thinking I’ll finally do it this year after my exams.
When’s the best time from late november to january to go? Is it possible to swim with the whale sharks during this time?
October 11th, 2007 at 11:18 am
HI Jane; the Whale Sharks are actually only here between April - July (mid Apr - min Jun for the best chance).
Are you able to visit during these times?
October 21st, 2007 at 7:28 pm
I can, it just means I have to wait until April next year!
I really wanted to travel to Ningaloo following my exams in late november of this year.