Perth to Coral Bay road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops

Arriving in Coral Bay from Perth

It’s another 238km from Carnarvon to Coral Bay, with very little to detain you along the way. If you need to stop for fuel and supplies, the Minilya Roadhouse will do the trick. You can also make a photo stop at the Tropic of Capricorn sign.

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.

Things to do in Coral Bay generally involve around the water. Highlights include swimming with manta rays, viewing turtles in a glass-bottomed boat, Mauds Landing beach and swimming with whale sharks.

You can also go snorkelling at Five Fingers Reef and Paradise Beach.

Best Coral Bay accommodation

The best Coral Bay accommodation options are…

For budget travellers: Coral Bay Backpackers.
For overall quality: Ningaloo Reef Resort.

Coral Bay, Western Australia, from the air. Photo courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special

Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.