Coral Bay

Coral Bay is a small coastal settlement and beach on the Ningaloo Coast in Western Australia, about 1,200 kilometres north of Perth within the Shire of Carnarvon. It lies adjacent to the Ningaloo Reef, a fringing coral reef accessible directly from the shore. The bay is known for its white sandy beach, turquoise waters, and World Heritage-listed marine park offering snorkelling, diving and seasonal wildlife encounters including whale sharks and manta rays.

Visitors can expect a sheltered, white-sand bay with clear turquoise water and direct shore access to the Ningaloo Reef. The main beach (Bills Bay) is calm and shallow, suitable for swimming and snorkelling among coral and fish close to shore. The small town has a compact strip with shops, cafes, accommodation and tour operators offering snorkel, dive, glass-bottom boat, kayak and wildlife tours. Surroundings are arid coastal dunes and marine park waters with designated sanctuary zones.