A tiny oasis amongst vast natural wonders

Ningaloo Coral Bay, where the reef touches the beach

Welcome

A World Heritage-listed site, Coral Bay is untouched in its pristine beauty - which we’re passionate about protecting and sharing for everyone to enjoy. We're home to a thriving marine sanctuary of whale sharks, manta rays, turtles, coral gardens and over 500 different species of fish.

A little history

First founded by Bill and Alison Brogan in 1973 as Bayview Coral Bay, the Brogan family are proud to welcome you to our holiday village, filled with everything you need to enjoy your stay. From modern dining in Bill's Bar to shopping as well as guided trips, tours, and beachfront accommodation. Only here can you experience the reef right from the beach, at Ningaloo Coral Bay.

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Places to stay

Choose from our range of accommodation to suit your needs and budget.

Tours & things to do

Home

Freediving is the purest form of underwater exploration where divers use only a mask and fins. No heavy air tank,…

Sunset Cruise

A sunset cruise is a time to smile, laugh, eat, drink and be happy. On our cruise, you will be…

Manta Ray Tour - Half Day

Come aboard our half day Manta Ray tour to experience what the Ningaloo Reef has to offer. Snorkel with graceful…

Glass Bottom Boat Coral Viewing Cruises

Our mission is to provide environmentally friendly, sustainable and informative Ningaloo Reef experiences for our guests. To share our passion…

Ningaloo Nature Tour - Full Day

Available June to October Come aboard and see humpback whales migrating to warmer waters. Be on the lookout for our…

Ningaloo Nature Tour - Full Day

Immerse yourself in nature at its best – a full day tour you can’t miss! Join our friendly crew aboard the…

Diving Tours and Courses

Dive deeper into the Ningaloo Reef with the crew of qualified PADI dive masters at Ningaloo Reef Dive. Courses include PADI refresher;…

Bill’s Bar

  Looking for bars and restaurants in Coral Bay? Open 7 days a week from 11 am until late, Bill’s…

Maps & Info

Use our maps and local guides to plan your trip to Ningaloo Coral Bay

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News

Vale William (Bill) Brogan

24 February 1931 – 2 June 2026 It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Bill Brogan,...

LEARN TO FREEDIVE ON THE NINGALOO REEF

Freediving is the purest form of underwater exploration where divers use only a mask and fins. No heavy air tank,...

Coral Bay update

The clean-up from Tropical Cyclone Narelle is now in full swing. Our crew are busy working to restore Coral Bay...

New Years Eve at Bill’s Bar!

Join us to celebrate New Year's Eve at Bill's Bar! Kicking off from 9.00pm, party the night away and into...

Follow @NINGALOOCORALBAY and share your experiences by using the #CLOSER2NINGALOO hashtag.

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A window to another world. Glass-bottom boats are a great way to explore shallow reef ecosystems. And with an educational approach to these tours, love and respect for the underwater world can spread very quickly. 

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Not Happy Harry

I couldn’t find a wet suit or snorkelling gear to fit Harry when we headed out to swim with Manta Rays with the crew from Ningaloo Coral Bay Boats. 
Living the Dream, Sharing the Experience. 
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A glass bottom boat rests under the stars of the Ningaloo Reef.
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Day eight: Coral Bay. Manta ray tour was amazing, love how graceful manta rays are in the water. Swam with a turtle and saw about 10 reef sharks at a cleaning station. Spotted a tiger shark from the boat, and swam with a leopard shark (see above). Incredible day with ningaloocoralbayboats . Thanks emilieunderwaterphotography for the amazing shot! .
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Another Bucket List item ✅ off.
Swimming with these gentle giants was amazing 🙌🏽 #mantaray #coralbay #ningalooreef #ningaloonaturetour #ningaloocoralbayboats #wwa #whywaitadventures #therietmans
Sand over shoes, always. 
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With breaking news of the Perth, Peel and South West Regions Hard Lockdown from 6pm tonight, we understand that some of our guests may not be able to travel to Coral Bay as planned this week.

While our Perth Reservations office will be closed for the coming week, rest assured we will be open again as soon as possible and available to discuss your postponed accommodation arrangements.

Enjoy your week of laying low as best you can. Stay safe and dream of underwater adventures and sensational white sand beaches waiting for you on the other side...

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Having a whale of a time #ontour #whalesharks #coralbaywa #ningaloocoralbay  #autopiatours #whogivesacrap #wa
Yes I cheated and took a noodle out snorkelling. But so glad I did, Manta rays swim fast Chasing them was hard work!
17km North of #14mile is the small town of #coralbay , stayed at the #ningaloocoralbay , van park so we could hook up the aircon, catch up on washing and K could do abit if work. #billysbay , is a #snorkelling, #sanctuary as there’s no fishing in this area, #watertemp is #perfect
I’m going to miss these sunsets 🌅 #ningaloocoralbay #ningaloo #coralbay #sunset #19 ningaloocoralbay
The sunset colours from our balcony#ningaloocoralbay.
Lovely mum and calf...🥰
Did you know that 15% of the world’s population of dugong live along the Shark Bay and Ningaloo coasts?

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The Coral Bay blog post went live today, sharing all the best things to do here. Just a warning tho... this post will have you craving some sunshine & beach days ☀️ we are already missing it!!

Link to the post is in my bio 👉🏼 so go find out the best things to do in this aussie beach town! (you might especially like #2... I know we did 😋)

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CORAL BAY, W.A.

Unfortunately no Nemo's in this part of the ocean but still plenty of other sealife to keep the kids squealing with delight on this glass bottom boat tour 🐟🐠🐡🐙🦀🐚🦑 #therednomadandco #coralbay #glassbottomboat #ningaloocoralbayboats #ningaloocoast #coralcoast #herefishyfishy
Colourful

Well, as colourful as you can get at a sunset without any clouds. I am loving the Coral Coast. 
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bernie1991 happy dayz aboard ningaloocoralbayboats some magic weather and a job to be jealous over + set in coral bay, all must help keep the good vibes rolling 😝💦
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Gentle Giants 🐳
Via @alexkyddphoto
For tour bookings and enquiries phone us on (08) 9942 5932 and ask for the Ticket Hut. 
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Today’s the final day for September School Holiday deposits! If you haven’t paid for 50% deposit yet, make sure to call our office today to avoid cancellation🐋
📞 08 9385 6655
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Manta courtship dance. This beautiful male and female manta ray were dancing around together for so long on today’s tour! Such a magical experience, so much love on the Ningaloo 💙
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Can you spot our little friend 👀 This Sea Turtle blends in effortlessly with coral gardens for the perfect home and breeding ground💙🏡 Book a tour with @ningaloocoralbayboats to get up close and personal! ✨.
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Jagged the spot by the fire. It’s lightly drizzling but after today who cares.

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The beginning of the season is just around the corner and these Black tip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) are getting ready and spruced up by cleaner fish, which occur at natural cleaning stations scattered along Ningaloo Reef 🐠 Wonderful 📷 by @oceancollectivemedia
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Manta magic today was epic!! ✌🏼🐠💙
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Cool crab we found on our very windy beach walk this afternoon #anotherdayinwa #ningaloocoralbay
Explore the caves and caverns of the Ningaloo 💎🔱.
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What a week in the Bay of Coral 😍
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We are open! From Monday, 18 May, regional borders will be relaxed, allowing us to welcome guests from the Mid-West, Gascoyne and Pilbara regions! 
Boats are ready to board and our chef at Bill's Bar is busy preparing a special menu for guests to enjoy alfresco from 5.30pm. Seats are limited and bookings are essential so be sure to call ahead! Ph: 9942 5932

We can't wait to see happy faces, ready to relax, enjoy & explore the wonders of Coral Bay!

Book online or chat to our Reservations team to book your getaway: www.ningaloocoralbay.com
Ph: 9385 6655

We look forward to welcoming you to Ningaloo Coral Bay! 📷 @oceancollectivemedia 
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Looking forward to welcoming everyone for the Easter School holidays!

We are excited to share that we have finally broken ground, and the first four of our new beach front Bayview Villas have arrived in Coral Bay. Installation is ongoing, but keep an eye on our website for further updates!

Safe travels everyone. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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If we love it lets #keepitclean . It’s sad to come across this in the bay but unfortunately it’s not uncommon. Let’s all continue to do our bit to keep our Oceans looking so beautiful. 
Keep rubbish in a bin and out of our oceans 🤞🏽

Hopefully tomorrow when we dive from the boat all we can see is beautiful fish and coral. Maybe some reef sharks 😉

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Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, WA for the 7 Wonders of Australia: Australia’s largest fringing reef and ranking as one of the largest of its kind in the world, Ningaloo Reef is renowned for its outstanding physical beauty, its diversity of marine life, and its Whale Shark swim experiences which rank highly on many Australian must-do lists. The 300km-long focal point of the greater Ningaloo Reef Marine Park – in itself a prime focus of the greater Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area – the region’s gorgeous turquoise waters are striking to behold.⠀
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These glowing waters stand in vivid contrast to the arid landscape of the Cape Range National Park that lies alongside much of it on the Western Australian mainland, making for an incredibly colourful panorama. The reef itself lies far closer to the shore than its larger counterpart on Australia’s east coast, making direct beach access possible from multiple points.⠀
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Those entering Ningaloo’s waters on the edge of the Indian Ocean will be provided with some wonderful snorkelling and diving opportunities that rank amongst the most unique of their kind in the country.⠀
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Cast your vote for Ningaloo Reef online (link in bio), text/SMS the code NINGALOO to 19 719 777, or vote via Instagram using the hashtags #7wondersofaustralia and #ningalooreef for the chance to win one of 7 epic trips to visit your voted Wonder of Australia!⠀
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With the breaking news of the Perth and South West Regions Hard Lockdown from 6pm tonight, we understand that you may not be able to travel to Coral Bay as planned this week.

Our Perth Reservations office will be closed for the coming week, but rest assured we will be open again as soon as possible and available to discuss your postponed accommodation arrangements.

* For everyone who has dutifully marked the opening of the APRIL 2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS in their calendars, we have re-scheduled the opening to: 
*** 9AM, WEDNESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2021 ***
As always, reservations must be made via phone: 9385 6655.

Our team wishes you well for the coming week. Stay safe and dream of cool clear waters, marine life in abundance and the white sand beaches of Coral Bay waiting for you on the other side...

#closer2ningaloo #paradisepostponed #openagainsoon #ningaloocoralbay #bayviewningaloocoralbay #ningaloocoralbaybackpackers #ningaloocoralbayboats #billsbarcoralbay #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #coralbay #westernaustralia #hangten #seeyousoon #coralbayaustralia
Huge shout out and massive thanks to ningaloocoralbay for having us! Pumped to start planning for next year’s winter escape. Enquire now for 2019 dates ✌🏻⛺️☀️💦
After much concepting, wireframing, designing, writing and coding, Ningaloo Coral Bay's new website is now live! 🐳🐟🐚🐢🌅🌊 A World Heritage listed site, Coral Bay is a much-loved holiday destination amongst families, backpackers and other travellers along the Coral Coast. We're so proud to have worked with their team in bringing their new brand and website to life. #branddesign #wireframing #creativeconcepting #uidesign #uxdesign #servicedesign #productdesign #photography #webdevelopment #ningaloocoralbay #elizaagency
We are once again open & ready to welcome guests from 11am daily!

While we are still adhering to our, slightly more relaxed, COVID-19 social distancing measures, bar service is available from 11am.

Lunch is offered from 12-2:30pm and dinner from 5:30-9pm🍖🍔🍟. We thank you for your continued support through the last few months and as we ease back into normal operations. 
Stay tuned for advice on when our weekly Pool Comp 🎱🎱🎱 will resume. In the mean time, pop in, relax, enjoy!

We look forward to welcoming you  to Bill's Bar!

#billsbarcoralbay #billsbar #ningaloocoralbay #closer2ningaloo #ningalooreef #coralbay #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #whatsyourpoison #drinkanddinewithus #relaxandenjoy #cheers
You need a few clouds around the horizon to make a spectacular sunset. #sunset_pics #sunset #coralbay #ningaloocoralbay #ningaloo
Not spread out as I would like for take 3 for the sea but it was too windy. Found at Coral Bay W.A. on the south end of the bay. Two people, 10 minutes, 7 items. Fishing line, rope, torn plastic bag, bottle, cigarette butt, black plastic and a bottle lid. #take3forthesea #ningaloocoralbay
Let’s take you back to where it all began… Sitting on the beach 🌊🤍at Maud’s landing in Coral Bay having a bevy or 8, watching the sunset ☀️and getting ready to pack the car to head back to camp. Sick of dusting off wet, heavy, sand filled, soggy towels and lumping them in the boot only to get sand everywhere and repeat the process on the daily.. We thought, there’s got to be a better way? That’s why we’ve designed a lightweight, compact, quick dry, RPET material & sand free towel which also showcase’s WA’s iconic coastline in all of our original prints, captured by local photographers 📸 they will be coming to you soon 👀 photography by you_beaut_in_wa 
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Loving the welcome sound of laughter, chatter, music and the chink of glassware and cutlery! Happy days!

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Reposted from @misscecilecupcakes #yum #delicious #fish #meal  #foodporn #food #lunch #amazing #billsbar #coralbay #instafood
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Tonight’s sunset from our balcony, with sundowners (WA wine of course). #coralbay #ningaloocoralbay #ningaloo
Exciting news! Coral Bay has been announced as second place for Small Tourism Town in the 2021 Top Tourism awards!

On behalf of the town of Coral Bay, the Award will be proudly displayed in the foyer of Bill's Bar!

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The Tribe ☀️💦
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Happy Halloween! 🎃🎃
Treat yourself to Happy Hour from 5-6pm and try your luck at our weekly Pool Comp, tonight at Bill's! 
#billsbar #ningaloocoralbay #bestteam #happyhalloween
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“Great place, great excursion”

Very nice and satisfying excursion with attentive and knowledgeabel guide Tegan, hard working fotographer Tom and captain sir Scott today. Lucky with the weather as well. One of the best experiences in my life!

Trip Advisor user moniek_zijdemans