Coral Bay day trip suggestions

Submitted: Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 20:10

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Jackia

Hi All,
Have trip to Karijini planned for next week. A group of four families travelling from Perth with overnighter in Kalbarri, 4 nights at Coral Bay and then 5 nights in Karijini. We'd love suggestions about day trips we can do from Coral Bay. None of us are in the position to spend $$ on organised tours/outings so places we can investigate by ourselves would be great. Already had suggestion about Turquoise Bay as a must for snorkelling with kiddies (9 of them aged between 4-11). We plan to drive up to Exmouth as hubbie has organised a fishing trip with a contact up there. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Have learnt so much from reading these forums. Hope you are having a lovely weekend wherever you may be!

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Reply By: Johnny B Good - Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 21:40

Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 21:40

HI there I am planning a trip very similar to you. have a look at my thread. I will be watching this thread to see what good advise you get

safe travels enjoy your trip

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Follow Up By: Jackia - Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 00:20

Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 00:20

Hi,
Need help on how to find your thread!
Showing my lack of forum knowledge and know how!
Thanks

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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 21:42

Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 21:42

Personally didnt think much of Coral Bay.

No trips to do there except down to the beach at 3 30 to feed the fish.

I would overnight or have 2 nights there and extend at Kalbarri

Lovely trip along the cliffs watching the whales and the National park walks are magnificent.
The gorges and the natural window are great and only costs $10 a car for a day.
We would have stayed a week there just relaxing but had onward bookings.

If we had known wouldnt have even gone to Coral Bay as you can swim and snorkel at Exmouth.

You also cant drink the water on sites there so have to use your own.

Just my opinion but really think Kalbarri leaves it for dead.

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Reply By: Tessysdad - Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 23:47

Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 23:47

I would miss Coral Bay all together. Better off going up to Exmouth. Great snorkeling, great coastline, terrific Gorge walks, good fishing from the beach/rocks.
Mike and jan.

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Follow Up By: Member - Danielle T (WA) - Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 20:13

Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 20:13

Yes I completely agree! Or I guess you could drive in there for lunch just to say you saw it.Exmouth is sooooooooooooo much better. But either way, have a great trip.
Danielle

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Reply By: Drew - Karratha - Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 23:48

Saturday, Aug 22, 2009 at 23:48

Do the drive along the coast from Coral Bay - Exmouth, stopping in at all the nice bays along the way, including Turquoise Bay, and returning to Coral Bay on the Bitumen. The other 3 days spend relaxing on the beach without the need to drive anywhere - the beach is one of the best you will ever find for little kids, the snorkling off the beach is good for the kids to experience a large variety of fish life, and there are fresh water drinking taps for drinking....
Just relax there - especially with that number of kids - the bakery is excellent, and the fish and chips are good too...(the beer is reasonably cheap too)!!

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Reply By: Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 02:31

Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 02:31

Hubby and I love Coral Bay, have been going up there since 1971, (It's sure changed since then) spent our honeymoon there. We don't go on any guided tours either, there are plenty of 4wd tracks to traverse, as mentioned in previous post a must do is the coast up to Exmouth but be sure to check the tide for crossing Yardie Creek. The beach for the kids is fantastic and if you like walking take a stroll along the coast line. Ditto about the baker shop there. The down side would be the wind, sometimes it can be a bit of a pain. Definitely better than Exmouth in my opinion but then everybody is different, we like the quieter spots.

Hope this helps

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Deanna

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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 22:58

Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 22:58

Well I couldnt describe Coral Bay as a Quiet place any more.

Full to the brim in the van parks kids and young people everywhere

Only a tiny place and traffic full.

Lack of shops and most other things.

Give it a miss and go to Exmouth or even Denham which is the nicest of all the

small West coast towns ,with its lovely scenery The Peron Cape, great fishing

and you can drink the water.

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Follow Up By: Member - Dunworkin (WA) - Monday, Aug 24, 2009 at 00:05

Monday, Aug 24, 2009 at 00:05

Hi Graham H, "well I couldn't describe Coral Bay as a quiet place any more"

Sorry Graham, I didn't explain myself properly, I couldn't agree with you more, Coral Bay, as much as we love it, certainly is not the quiet spot it once was but it still has a lot going for it. The first time we went there all that was there was the old motel, service station and shop plus the caravan park with two caravans in it (us being one, the other a couple from Vic). As I said, everybody is different, We know a lot of people that like Exmouth but it has never impressed us at all.

We do like the quiet spots but unfortunately Coral Bay does not fit into that catagory anymore.

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Reply By: Jackia - Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 10:54

Sunday, Aug 23, 2009 at 10:54

Thanks so much for all your suggestions. Keep them coming if you have anything you want to add. This is going to be a big adventure. Never camped/camper trailer before. A permanent onsite van at Kingscliff NSW is the closest we've come to camping! Just hoping that we are all still friends when we get back to Perth! This time next week we'll be heading to Kalbarri.

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