Oct 11, 2009 - Day 82 – Exmouth to Coral bay – Stand up Az

We actually had no good reason to leave Exmouth but for a change we decided to move down the coast a little to Coral Bay. ... The early arrival in Coral Bay allowed us to have a swim before lunchtime. ... Coral Bay is exactly that, a bay filled with coral. ...

Sep 20, 2009 - Coral Bay

The long drive down from Onslow to Coral Bay, was through semi-desert country again, with very few trees and areas of long sand dunes but otherwise flat. ... It was a relief to finally arrive in Coral Bay and settle into the van park, directly opposite the beach. ... Coral Bay itself consists of just two caravan parks, a supermarket and a few shops and a hotel. ...

Jun 4, 2008 - Arrival at Coral Bay

Well, we made it - all of us! Here's how.Well, we made it - all of us! Here's how....

May 1, 2008 - Coral Bay

Well here we are in Coral Bay. ... We arrived in Coral Bay at a much more reasonable hour of 3pm. ... I was really taken aback with the infrastructure at Coral Bay. ... Saying that, Coral Bay is super child friendly and would be awesome with a 4 wheeler and a little zodiac. ... We had a magical last day in Coral Bay. ...

Mar 22, 2008 - Day 4 - Coral Bay

We had a number of choices of what we could do today but we decided to go kayaking with a few others from our group.We had a number of choices of what we could do today but we decided to go kayaking with a few others from our group....

Mar 22, 2008 - Swimming with Manta Rays!

After a somewhat subdued night hanging out on the beach at Coral Bay, we were up early the next day to sign up for an all-day boat trip to go swimming/snorkeling with manta rays. ... We weren't exactly sure what to expect, but this turned out to be one of the most adrenaline-packed, memorable experiences of our entire trip so far! We set out on a boat with three friends from our bus: Luisa from Spain; and Oskar & Simon, both from the Netherlands.After a somewhat subdued night hanging out on the beach at Coral Bay, we were up early the next day to sign up for an all-day boat trip to go swimming/snorkeling with manta rays. ... We weren't exactly sure what to expect, but this turned out to be one of the most adrenaline-packed, memorable experiences of our entire trip so far! We set out on a boat with three friends from our bus: Luisa from Spain; and Oskar & Simon, both from the Netherlands....

Sep 17, 2007 - Coral Bay

Costa Del Coral Bay The journey from Hamlin Pool to Coral Bay was uneventful apart from the fact that Joan kept asking "Are we nearly there yet?" every five minutes and Kevin was quietly concerned that they were tearing along at 90kms per hour with no brake lights and no cruise control. ... Camp was soon established and we began planning our week in Coral Bay over a few cocktails. ... The terrific time we're having is shown in the photo gallery.Costa Del Coral Bay The journey from Hamlin Pool to Coral Bay was uneventful apart from the fact that Joan kept asking "Are we nearly there yet?" every five minutes and Kevin was quietly concerned that they were tearing along at 90kms per hour with no brake lights and no cruise control. ... Camp was soon established and we began planning our week in Coral Bay over a few cocktails. ... The terrific time we're having is shown in the photo gallery....

Aug 9, 2007 - Coral Bay

Small town of 120 people and a load of people with caravans and campervans. Coral Bay is a good spot for doing some snorkeling on the Ningaloo reef, one of the oldest reef systems in the world. ... Opted to stay 3 nights as seemed like a nice hostel and to get a break from driving, having done 1450km in 2 days.Small town of 120 people and a load of people with caravans and campervans. Coral Bay is a good spot for doing some snorkeling on the Ningaloo reef, one of the oldest reef systems in the world. ... Opted to stay 3 nights as seemed like a nice hostel and to get a break from driving, having done 1450km in 2 days....

May 20, 2007 - More Dramas!

We stay 3 nights at Cape Cuvier waiting for the wind to die down, and spend our time fishing, getting all those little jobs done that consume much of a sailor's time, and watch the maneuverings of the ship and tugs - most interesting .We stay 3 nights at Cape Cuvier waiting for the wind to die down, and spend our time fishing, getting all those little jobs done that consume much of a sailor's time, and watch the maneuverings of the ship and tugs - most interesting ....

Mar 11, 2007 - Carnarvon to Coral Bay Western Australia 3 to 6 March 2007.

Sylvia's Comments Coral Bay is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn line, so our journey today took us into the tropics. ... The Ningaloo National Park region covers a huge area with the reef stretching 162 miles from Amherst Point, south of Coral Bay to slightly north of Exmouth. ... The township of Coral Bay is mainly a holiday centre with just 120 permanent residents. ... Later in the afternoon we went to book a boat trip for tomorrow and look around the rest of Coral Bay. ... Although Loggerhead Turtles do live around the coast of Western Australia these at Coral Bay were Green Turtles. ...

Feb 22, 2007 - Camper Van Tour of the West Coast

Hi guys 3 days ago we hired a campervan and have been touring the west coast.) Very isolated but the views of the stars are emense coz there are no sources of light for miles and miles! We started out from Perth and travelled right up the coast to Coral Bay over 2 days. ... There is a coral reef here that rivals the great barrier so we had to try some diving.Hi guys 3 days ago we hired a campervan and have been touring the west coast.) Very isolated but the views of the stars are emense coz there are no sources of light for miles and miles! We started out from Perth and travelled right up the coast to Coral Bay over 2 days. ... There is a coral reef here that rivals the great barrier so we had to try some diving....

Nov 1, 2006 - The road trip continues - Ningaloo

Firstly, apologies for the long wait - you wouldn't believe the lack of Internet connections here - less than in Peru! And we're having trouble uploading photos too, so you may have to wait until we get to Melbourne for that (8th Nov). OK - today we left at 8am for our trip to Coral Bay, Ningaloo. ... At Coral Bay we boarded the glass bottomed boat, which had a nice big viewing area, where you could see lots of fish. ... The boat took us out from the beach and some of us snorkelled.Firstly, apologies for the long wait - you wouldn't believe the lack of Internet connections here - less than in Peru! And we're having trouble uploading photos too, so you may have to wait until we get to Melbourne for that (8th Nov). OK - today we left at 8am for our trip to Coral Bay, Ningaloo. ... At Coral Bay we boarded the glass bottomed boat, which had a nice big viewing area, where you could see lots of fish. ... The boat took us out from the beach and some of us snorkelled....