Consider this your sign to lock in that dream Coral Coast trip – there’s never been a better time.
The Western Australian government has launched a new travel voucher program offering 50 per cent off a range of tours in Exmouth, Coral Bay and Carnarvon. It aims to tempt travellers back after severe tropical Cyclone Narelle struck the region in March this year.
Tourists will be able to choose from a range of tours and experiences that showcase the UNESCO World Heritage region’s remarkable natural and cultural values. Everything from bucket-list whale shark and manta swims, snorkelling and eco adventures, to scenic flights, stargazing tours and Aboriginal cultural experiences.
The voucher program runs from 5 May until 30 June 2026 (or until sold out) and are valid for use through to 30 November 2026, with discounts redeemable up to a value of $500.
Explore stunning Coral Bay with 50% discounts. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
The Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers are part of the Cook Labor Government’s $1.45 million Cyclone Narelle Tourism Business Support Package, helping to drive tourists to the region. It aims to provide near-term support to local operators who have been affected not only by the recent cyclone – which hit at the start of peak whale shark season – but also by the ongoing affects of high fuel costs.
What experiences are eligible?
Support Ningaloo tourism by booking a manta ray snorkel experience. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
Some of the tourism operators eligible for the Ningaloo half-price discounts include:
Travel products that cannot be redeemed with the vouchers include:
Most transport
Accommodation
Events and festivals
Restaurants, cafes, bars and food outlets
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How to access the vouchers
Yardie Creek Boat Tours is one of the experiences eligible for discount. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
To redeem the Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers, visit either the Western Australia Visitor Centre, Ningaloo Visitor Centre or Carnarvon Visitor Centre. Here, you’ll be asked to register personal details – including full name, email address and where you are from. Each successful applicant will receive a unique discount code up to the value of $500 you can apply at the time of booking the eligible tourism experience(s).
The tour or experience must be booked through one of the three participating Visitor Information Centres either in person, online or by phone before 11:59pm on 30 June. If booking over phone or in person, don’t forget to mention the discount code. Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers cannot be redeemed directly with the tour operator.
The discount must be redeemed in a single transaction – meaning any leftover ‘credit’ or ‘change’ cannot be used at a later date or during another booking.
What if I’ve already booked?
See the annual migration of whale sharks in Exmouth. (Credit: Tourism Western Australia)
The Ningaloo discount vouchers are only applicable to new bookings and cannot be applied to bookings made outside of 5 May to 30 June 2026.
The initiative is a win-win. Local operators are getting much-needed support and tourists who have dreamed of travelling to WA’s Coral Coast have the perfect excuse to lock it in now.
Eleanor Edström is Australian Traveller’s Associate Editor. Previously a staff writer at Signature Luxury Travel & Style and Vacations & Travel magazines, she's a curious wordsmith with a penchant for conservation, adventure, the arts and design. She discovered her knack for storytelling much earlier, however – penning mermaid sagas in glitter ink at age seven. Proof that her spelling has since improved, she holds an honours degree in English and philosophy, and a French diploma from the University of Sydney. Off duty, you’ll find her pirouetting between Pilates and ballet classes, or testing her friends’ patience with increasingly obscure vocabulary.
Blend the addictive energy of dance, creative cinematic movies, captivating theatre, and energising music during Perth Festival.
Perth Festival has extraordinary roots. Born as a summer community experiment back in 1953, the brainchild of Professor Fred Alexander, it’s now Australia’s longest-running international art-based festival. From its first event at University of Western Australia, it now spans across Noongar Boodjar country (Perth City) bringing worldclass performances into the hearts of ardent festivalgoers. Hundreds of curtain calls, including numerous free events, are set to linger and leave a lasting impression on those who seek thrills that fill life’s in-between spaces. Featuring unmissable highlights from 6th February to 1st March, we’ve done the legwork for you – here’s what’s on, and where:
1. East Perth Power Station
See East Perth Power Station come alive. (Image: Jessica Wyld Photography)
Abandoned, run-down and shutdown in 1981, East Perth Power Station, located on the banks of the stunning Swan River, was reinvented in 2025 as an entertainment venue for the Perth Festival. Pack a picnic, bring the family and kick back under paperbark trees at Casa Musica – a free event featuring a melting pot of world-class musicians from Australian shores and around the globe. The diversity will have you bopping until the final encore.
A decade after David Bowie’s passing, his powerful music lives on in the electrifying show, Rebel Rebel. Powerhouse vocalists join Perth Symphony Orchestra for one incredible night showcasing the singer-songwriter’s iconic hits. Illuminate your world through the eyes of First Nation Noongar artist, Lance Chadd Tjyllyungoo in a free event. His distinctive paintings and Dreamtime stories decorate the Power Station’s walls depicting spiritual beliefs. Or settle in to watch British indie pop singer-songwriter, Nilüfer Yanya.
2. St Mary’s Cathedral
Take in Award-winning vocal group, Roomful of Teeth. (Image: Anja Schutz)
Step into the lofty ceilings of Perth’s grandest cathedral, St Mary’s, and soak up choral harmonies. Dating back to 1865, the stained-glass reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper are a talking point, add talented maestros, and the stage is set to enthral.
The international line-up is impressive. Master Irish fiddler, Martin Hayes takes to the stage with exquisite lyrical compositions from his native land. Åkervinda, an award winning Swedish quartet, weave stories of love, loss, and resilience into harmonious Nordic folk songs. The USA Grammy Award-winning vocal group, Roomful of Teeth, break all the rules. Hear their voices echo through the arched vaulted ceilings.
3. Lotterywest Films
Discover the Lotterywest Films program. (Credit: Jessia Wyld Photograpghy)
One of the festivals longest-running favourites, Lotterywest Films run a rich tapestry of cinematic features showing until 29th of March. Pack a picnic, cushions, popcorn and pop a cork under a Somerville Pine Tree as the sun sets and screenings begin. Cinema lovers, choose your poison from thrillers, deep-dive documentaries, tearjerkers, raunchy rom-coms and side-splitting comedies. The program is fantastically full, the filmmakers the best in the business, and the outdoor setting, unequalled.
4. The Embassy
Step into the old world glitz of The Embassy. (Image: Franz Bato)
Modelled on Perth’s historic Embassy Ballroom, a devilish dance venue that operated in the 1900s, The Embassy in Perth Town Hall, serves sophistication in its A-list shows. Set your sequins a’sparkle at the, What’s TINA Got to Do With It extravaganza where guest artists play tribute as they belt out the glitzy star’s hits. The returning act, Ali Bodycoat & The Embassy Big Band, will have you jiving as you take to the dance floor reimagining a bygone era. Who doesn’t like chocolate? Black-bearded drag sensation, La Gateau Chocolat puts the raw in cacao. World-renowned for his feisty range of storied songs, he reveals the inner-man come artist through his deliciously sweet and intimate act.
5. Unusual locations
Watch a star-studded cast in The Trial. (Image: Cole Baxter)
We’ve all heard of the hit show, The Office, but a spinetingling operatic thriller acted out in disused office space? Philip Glass’ nail-biter, The Trial, has a star-studded line-up. Together they deliver a dramatic ordeal showcasing Oscar-winner Christopher Hampton’s libretto; the suspense lingers after the final bow.
Sit back under starry skies and soak up dynamic dance at Ballet at the Quarry: Incandescence. Four exclusive classical and contemporary acts illuminate the amphitheatre’s stage as Perth City twinkles at nightfall. Mystery excites the mind. West Australian Opera returns again with another ‘secret opera’. Be led from an undisclosed meeting point and let the music lead to the secret.
6. A View From A Bridge
Share your innermost thoughts at A View From A Bridge.
Free, connecting strangers, and inclusive to everyone, artist, Joe Bloom’s collaborative project, A View From A Bridge has one prop – an old red telephone. Talk into the receiver, share thoughts, innermost feelings, memories, hopes and dreams as Bloom captures you from afar. The freedom to speak through the telephone movement has a worldwide following. A range of clips will be shown online.
What else to do in Perth
Taste the best of Perth at eateries like Shadow Wine Bar.
Endless blue skies crown Perth during February, making it the perfect time to explore Australia’s most western capital city. The city might be compact, but it packs a punch when it comes to what’s on. Perth Cultural Centre houses the city’s art-scene venues: Western Australian Art Gallery, WA Museum Boola Bardip and Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).
After exploring the city’s alleyways, hidden corners, and main hub, savour worldclass food in Perth’s vibrant eateries. Award-winning restaurants, rooftop bars, and cafes can be found throughout; the leisurely eat-and-drink scene is literally mouthwatering, so book extra nights.
