Coral Bay - Ningaloo Reef

The beautiful clear, calm water of Coral Bay is protected by Ningaloo Reef. The air and water temperatures are perfect for swimming, even for a lizard like me! There are little fish to be seen right on the shore and so much more once you go in the water, including sting rays which swim right up near the edge and bury themselves under the sand once they realise you are following them! About 50m out there are patches of coral which are inhabited by many amazing, colourful fish. It is an easy snorkel to check them out and there are other fantastic and easily accessible snorkelling areas nearby. (There are also glass bottomed boats and kayaks etc if you want to explore the reef from above the water.)

Makes me want to go back when I see this water.

Some of the little fish near the shore.

Beautiful sunset.
There was a rush of people with cameras heading for the beach when these colours came up!

Cruising on the Coral Breeze

We liked it so much in Coral Bay that we decided to spend some money an a family adventure. We took a six hour cruise which included lots of snorkelling, boom netting and a BBQ'd fish lunch. This was money well spent. We all had a fantastic day, especially Liam who made several friends on the boat!

We swam with reef sharks, sea turtles, sting rays and many amazing fish. We also had a chance to see a dugong, although we were out of the water at that time. Maddi was the best at spotting things but she also swam so fast and so far that we had trouble keeping up with her. She has no fear of deep water, or distance from the boat!

Maddi and Neil heading off for a snorkel.

Just chilling in the sun between snorkels.

Liam enjoying the boom netting. Neil and Libby had a turn too.
(advice for all girls - DON'T miss the fun but...wear a rashy or some other tight top...)

poo and spit and spinifex
These termite mounds can be seen all around this area.

 LOVE LOVE LOVE it here - will go back for more one day!