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.

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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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
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Tour De Broome is coming to an end unfortunately. If you haven't had a chance to catch us this is your last chance before we boogie south. They're gonna be big ones! don't miss out! 

FRI 29/07 @ bullarastationstay 
SAT 30/07 @ backpackersningaloocoralbay 
SUN 30/07 @ billscoralbay 

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🇦🇺Australia🇦🇺
🌅Western Australia🏜️
🌊Coral bay⛱️
🦈Shark Sanctuary🐚

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Amazing day in Coral Bay 🌊📷 Ocean Collective #mantaray #manta #coralbay #trilogie #waterlust #underwater#ningaloocoralreef #ningaloocoralbayboats#onceuponatimeinaussie#dancingwiththemanta #dance#vitaminsea
Dreaming of underwater paradise? The crystal blue waters of the Ningaloo Reef are home to an abundance of marine life and coral gardens. 
What are you waiting for? 
Sensational pics thanks to @oceancollectivemedia 
#ningaloocoralbaybackpackers #ningalooreef #divein #marineparadise #bucketlist #amazingwa #coralcoast #westernaustralia #perthisok #ningaloocoralbay #closer2ningaloo
Oi! Heading up the coast to catch up with the wonderful people of Exmouth and Coral Bay this weekend.. spent most of March playing at home so I am in red hot form and keen to return to one of the places I hold dear 😎🏖 Here's some dates for y'all! 
Thursday, 4th of April / frothcraft
Friday, 5th of April / whalebonebrewing
Sunday, 7th of April / billsbarcoralbay

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Lay by the pool🌴💧 Or shoot some pool 🎱 Our Common Areas have something to suit everyone! All activities pair nicely with a cold drink from our on-site Manta Bar🍹🍻 .
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They bread them different in Coral Bay! #the42yearoldgreynomad #coralbay #billscoralbay
If you haven't already swum with these magnificent ocean creatures in Coral Bay's signature turquoise waters, it's time to book your Ningaloo Reef holiday! Manta Ray Tours are available year round with @ningaloocoralbayboats . Our friendly Reception Team can assist you with tour bookings along with accommodation.

This spectacular shot was taken by Coral Bay spotter pilot, @pauly.carlyon

Get this experience on your bucket list! 
#ningaloocoralbay #ningaloocoralbaybackpackers #backpackers #bucketlist #turquoisewater #manta #closer2ningaloo #amazingwa #westernaustralia #coralcoast #coralbay
Nothing says Holiday quite like a cocktail with a mini umbrella 🍹  #throwback to our first girls trip away after having our babies. A mum’s mini vacay every now and then is a mental health must! #coralbay #billscoralbay #cocktail #getaway #vacation #summer #summerholiday #mumlife #friends #coralcoast
My underwater photography experience is extremely limited so pretty happy with this shot from #coralbay #ningaloocoralbay #mansfieldsontour #luckypicture
So much room for activities!!! 🥅🏐💧 Fun & affordable accommodation in the heart of Coral Bay❣️ .
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Birthday cocktails billscoralbay #billscoralbay #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #tickingthebucket
Sand over shoes, always. 
#beachlife🌴 #ningaloocoralbay #sunsetlover #tan #australiabeaches #sanddunes #slippers
Whale Shark season is on it's way! If you've ever dreamt of swimming with these majestic giants, migrating populations are generally seen in the crystal waters of Ningaloo from March to June.

Contact our friendly reservations team to book your stay and bring your dreams to life!  reservations@ningaloocoralbay.com

#closer2ningaloo #ningaloocoralbaybackpackers #ningaloocoralbay #whaleshark #amazingwa #coralcoast #bucketlist #livingthedream
A beautiful sunrise over billscoralbay 😍

When you book your next holiday before you leave your current one, it's never too long between visits! My baby allowed me to find my 30 twice this morning before sunrise. #coralbay #findthirty #sunrise #earlyriser #family #familyholiday #familylifebalance #life #beach #balance #billscoralbay #holiday #relax #longweekend #womenshealth #campingswanstyle
I’m going to miss these sunsets 🌅 #ningaloocoralbay #ningaloo #coralbay #sunset #19 ningaloocoralbay
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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We're waiting for you to come around that bend... Ningaloo Coral Bay Backpackers will be the first thing you see as you drive into Coral Bay. 
We're in the midst of a sensational season with mantas and whale sharks a plenty! Come see for yourself!

Contact our Reservations team to book - details on our website: www.ningaloocoralbay.com/backpackers 
This awesome pic reposted from @katiebibblechronicles -  #coralbay #coralbaywa #bluesky #westernaustralia #australia #clouds #travel #beautiful #coralbaybackpackers 
#closer2ningaloo 
#ningaloocoralbaybackpackers - #regrann
Adventures to coral bay today! Went to billscoralbay for lunch and a ginger beer 

#gingerbeer #coralbay #billscoralbay #lunchtime #burger 
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oh, hi, hey, hello. brb, just playing in the sand..... at the bottom of the ocean🌊
Another Bucket List item ✅ off.
Swimming with these gentle giants was amazing 🙌🏽 #mantaray #coralbay #ningalooreef #ningaloonaturetour #ningaloocoralbayboats #wwa #whywaitadventures #therietmans
Do you hear the call of the ocean?

#coralbaydreaming #closer2ningaloo #ningalooreef #ningaloocoralbaybackpackers #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #amazingwa #catchyouincoralbay

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The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. -Jacques Cousteau 🌊 
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Stay cool (and stay longer!) at the main beach Bills Bay, under the awesome permanent Shades 🌾⛺️ .
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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 😉

#coralbay #coralbaywa #freediving #snorkeling #thewieffys2021 #fishinwishinlife #fishinglife #cleanoceans #oceanlifestyle #oceanlife #boatinglifestyle #boatinglife⚓️ #swimming #australia #australiasnorthwest #coralcoast #crystalbluewater #ningaloocoast #ningalooreef #ningaloocoralbay
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...

#closer2ningaloo #paradisepostponed #openagainsoon #ningaloocoralbay #bayviewningaloocoralbay #ningaloocoralbaybackpackers #ningaloocoralbayboats #billsbarcoralbay #australiascoralcoast #westernaustralia #coralbay #westernaustralia #hangten #seeyousoon #coralbayaustralia
Watched squidlive beerfarm in Margaret River last weekend and bumped into him again billscoralbay tonight! Only a little 1300km  drive between the two! Great show again Squid! See u in the uk next year #ningaloo #billscoralbay #coralbay #beerfarm #margaretriver #westernaustralia #pomsontour
Had a great feed at Bills last night in Coral Bay. The 2 man acoustic band was awesome. #coralbay #billscoralbay #fun #happiness #dinner #friends #pimms #holiday #livemusic #music #travel #travelling #travelphotography #travelgram #photography #pic #australia #australian #adventure #band #australiagram
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!
Anyone for Pimm’s? #coralbay #pimms #billscoralbay #nightout
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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 calm waters of Bill’s Bay can put anyone to sleep... wishing these floaty-tents came in adult-size too!! 😂💤
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Adorable pic 📸via @kate_hyatt .
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 #coralbay #coralbaywa #billsbay #billscoralbay #closer2ningaloo #ningaloocoralbay #ningalooreef #ningaloo #lazydays #watersports #funinthesun
The sunset colours from our balcony#ningaloocoralbay.
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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🙌🏼 ningalooswimwear eco Turquoise Bay repreve ♻️💦fabric ( 10 recycled and reclaimed PET bottles in every pair ) ♻️💦 🦈👌 
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🎉 New Year’s Eve-ready! 🎉finlays_kalbarri heritageresortsharkbay the_potshotexmouthwa whalebonebrewing billscoralbay monkeymiaresort #gigs #westernaustralia #northwest #kalbarri #sharkbay #exmouth #coralbay #monkeymia #musician #tour 🚐 #touringartist #acoustic #guitar #singersongwriter #instamusic #finlayskalbarri #heritageresort #potshot #whalebonebrewing #billscoralbay #monkeymiadolphinresort
Colourful

Well, as colourful as you can get at a sunset without any clouds. I am loving the Coral Coast. 
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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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Just another day at the office #bills #coralbay #ningaloo #billscoralbay #ourwesternaustralia #australiascoralcoast #justanotherdayinwa #seeaustralia
A glass bottom boat rests under the stars of the Ningaloo Reef.
#boat #ocean #stars #night #photography #coralbay #ningaloocoralbay #westernaustralia #australiagram #photooftheday
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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A nice thicccc veggie burger hits different after a day at the beach. The ultimate holiday feast 🍔🌊☀️🌈
Wednesday in paradise! 😍 Outside our lovely two bedroom Bayview Villas. ☀️🌴 Repost: @caoimhe.denise
Manta magic today was epic!! ✌🏼🐠💙
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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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From where you would rather be #bills #coralbay #ningaloo #billscoralbay #ourwesternaustralia #australiascoralcoast #justanotherdayinwa #seeaustralia #export #redcans
Explore the caves and caverns of the Ningaloo 💎🔱.
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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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Grey Reefie coming in for a closer look at the camera whilst freediving on the Ningaloo Reef

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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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Sitting in Bill’s Coral Bay enjoying what they do best! #seafoodgalore #billscoralbay #exmouthprawns #wanderoutyonderwa
What a week in the Bay of Coral 😍
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Cannot, not order the fish tacos when in Coral Bay! 🐟🌮 billscoralbay Was a nice treat after a few days camp cooking!! 
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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