Whale shark swims, manta ray encounters, scenic flights over Ningaloo Reef, and Aboriginal cultural tours are now all available at half price, after the State Government launched a new voucher program to bring visitors to the Coral Coast.
The Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers apply to eligible tours and experiences in Exmouth, Coral Bay, and Carnarvon and are valid from today until June 30th, or until they sell out. Bookings can be redeemed any time before November 30th.
The scheme is part of a $1.45 million package the Cook Government has rolled out to help Coral Coast tourism operators recover after Cyclone Narelle disrupted the region.
Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson said, “This voucher program will offer timely support to help businesses stabilise, continue operating and prepare for recovery as visitors return.”
“The Coral Coast is back open for business following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Narelle. We want visitors to take up this fantastic opportunity to explore this unique part of WA.”
What can you see and do?
The 50 per cent discount applies to whale shark and manta ray swims, snorkelling and eco adventures, hiking, scenic flights over the reef, and Aboriginal cultural tours, among other marine and outdoor experiences. Operators across Exmouth, Coral Bay, and Carnarvon are participating, with the full list available on the Western Australia tourism site.
Tourism Minister Reece Whitby said the discounts were aimed at making travel on the Coral Coast more affordable. “The Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers make it easier and more affordable for people to experience the Coral Coast’s incredible marine life, landscapes and cultural experiences, while generating forward bookings for tourism operators in the near-term to assist with recovery,” he said.
How to claim a voucher
Claiming a voucher is quite easy.
Travellers need to register their details with one of three participating visitor centres — the Western Australia Visitor Centre, the Ningaloo Visitor Centre, or the Carnarvon Visitor Centre — to receive a unique discount code, which is then applied at the time of booking.
A region rebuilding after the cyclone
The voucher scheme runs alongside Tourism Business Support Payments that recently opened for operators affected by Cyclone Narelle, and a marketing campaign targeting Western Australians to drive intrastate visits.
Gascoyne Minister Hannah Beazley, who recently travelled through the region, said local operators were ready for visitors to return. “Local business owners are ready to welcome tourists back to the region and, having visited recently, I’ve witnessed firsthand their resilience and community spirit,” she said.
Visitors planning a trip are advised to confirm their accommodation before travelling.
