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Coral Bay is a pedestrian-friendly holiday town where the coral reef begins just meters from the shore.
Located at the southern end of the Ningaloo Marine Park, Coral Bay offers immediate beach access to the reef. The calm waters make it an ideal base for families and beginner snorkelers.
You can walk to almost everything in town. It also serves as a primary departure point for boat tours targeting local manta ray cleaning stations and deep-water encounters.
2-4 hoursDirect beach access
Bill's Bay is the main beach in town and features calm, protected waters. This makes it a great starting point for families and beginner snorkelers. You can simply wade in from the sand to see large schools of fish and intricate coral formations.
1 hourWalk from main beach
This shallow area serves as a natural nursery for reef sharks. It is located just a short walk from the main town beach. Visit between September and March to safely observe dozens of juvenile blacktip reef sharks resting in the shallows.
Half dayBoat tour access
Boat tours departing from Coral Bay travel to preferred cleaning stations to find manta rays. Manta rays do not have a specific season here. This makes Coral Bay one of the most reliable locations globally to swim with them year-round.
