This dive site is located on the world-renowned Ningaloo Reef, a massive fringing reef system just meters from the shoreline. It offers extraordinary, reliable encounters with large pelagics, including whale sharks and manta rays. The vibrant, healthy coral gardens are home to hundreds of fish species and numerous turtles, making it a premier global diving destination.
Coral Bay
World-class reef diving with whale sharks and manta rays.
Both Access
15m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Clownfish
Dugong
Reef Shark
Whale Shark
Napoleon Wrasse
Turtle
Reef Manta Ray
Humpback Whale
Hard Coral
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow coral gardens for beginners and deeper outer reef sites for more experienced divers.
Hazards:
currentboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Variable
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