Coral Bay

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Coral Bay is approx 1200km north of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. Coral Bay is the heart of the Ningaloo Reef. It is a perfect destination for people of all ages seeking relaxation, adventure or simply something different.

The climate is warm and dry with average temperatures in winter of 10-25 and 18-38 celcius in summer. The town is serviced by Greyhound coach service, the bus stop being in front of the People's General Store.

Commences at the People's Park Shop - Booking Office, and finishing at View Rock some two kilometres distant.

The delightful Coral Bay Walk Way encompasses beautiful Coral Bay South, passes through Pioneer and Naturalist Parks joining the beach at Norm's Camp. From here the trail generally follows parallel to the beach and cliffs until View Rock is reached. This ends the walk but when rough a maelstrom of foam and spray rising to ten metres or more.

The lagoon water along this walkway and beyond is an aquatic playground containing many and varied fish and sea creatures. The fish range from small brilliantly coloured tropicals to large exotically coloured gold, blue and silver Cockatoo Fish. Dolphins swim and play and turtles and rays proceed at a more leisurely pace over the clear ocean floor. Closer inspection reveals a variety of marine life. Shells of many types, Hermit Crabs, starfish, sea urchins, etc., all too many to describe. Kangaroos and emus inhabit the bush areas and on occasion Wild Bush Turkeys are seen. Lizards abound and on occasion a Bungarra will cross the path. Wildflowers are at times prolific and the birdlife particularly after rain is everywhere with clouds of Finches whirling over the bush.