Denham to Exmouth road trip: Best stops, distance & time
Denham to Exmouth road trip: North from Carnarvon
It’s another 238km stint behind the wheel from Carnarvon to Coral Bay. Excitement is pretty much limited to stopping for fuel and supplies at the Minilya Roadhouse and taking a photo at the Tropic of Capricorn sign.
Things to do in Coral Bay include swimming with manta rays, viewing turtles in a glass-bottomed boat and swimming with whale sharks.
You can also go drift snorkelling at Paradise Beach.
Good Coral Bay accommodation options include the Ningaloo Reef Resort and Ningaloo Coral Bay Backpackers.
It’s advisable to Coral Bay tours and accommodation in advance – it’s a small village with only a few shops and amenities.
5 Coral Bay experiences to book before you arrive
- Swim with whale sharks – with a dedicated spotter plane for more time in the water with them.
- Go on a glass bottom boat cruise – perfect for non-swimmers.
- Snorkel with turtles – on a boat tour that visits two top snorkelling sites.
- Swim with humpback whales – they visit between June and October.
- Swim with manta rays – available most of the year, with lunch & snorkelling gear included.
Best Coral Bay accommodation
The best Coral Bay accommodation options are…
- For budget travellers: Coral Bay Backpackers.
- For overall quality: Ningaloo Reef Resort.
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