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), with vouchers valid for use through to 30 November 2026. Visitors can redeem a discount value of up to $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 effects 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.
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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.
With its prime position on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, lush tropical surrounds and exceptional dining, wellness and leisure experiences, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa is the perfect base for exploring the spectacular Kimberley region.
For many travellers, Broome is the gateway to the wild grandeur of the Kimberley – a launch point for epic 4WD journeys along the legendary Gibb River Road, rugged outback tours and expedition cruises tracing the remote coastline. Whether you’re arriving dust-covered from the red dirt or preparing to venture deep into the region’s untamed landscapes, Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa offers the perfect place to begin or end the adventure. The only fully integrated resort in Broome, the property unfolds along meandering pathways that wind through lush tropical gardens, past tranquil lily ponds and hand-carved timber sculptures that subtly guide guests towards reception.
Location
Let friendly staff help you book a camel ride on Cable Beach. (Credit: Tourism WA/ Matt Deakin)
Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa lies just steps from the famed Cable Beach, where the silhouettes of camels crossing the shoreline at sunset have become one of Australia’s most enduring tourism images. The only beachfront resort in Broome, it’s also just a few minutes’ drive to the centre of town, where guests can wander through Chinatown and peruse its pearl stores and galleries or catch a movie beneath the stars at the heritage-listed Sun Pictures.
The friendly team at the resort’s tour desk can also help tailor your stay, whether that’s an iconic camel ride along the beach, a visit to Willie Creek Pearl Farm to discover how the gems are harvested or a guided tour to see the ancient dinosaur footprints revealed among the rust-red rocks of Gantheaume Point at low tide.
Style and character
Walk into an eclectic blend of influences and eras.
Few resorts capture the essence of their surroundings quite like Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. First opened in 1988, the resort is a celebration of Broome’s rich multicultural past, from its Japanese pearl divers to Chinese merchants. The result is an eclectic blend of influences and eras. The resort features wide timber verandahs, corrugated iron walls and tin roofs designed to temper the tropical climate. To keep it breezy, Broome’s signature lattice (a distinct painted timber lattice detailing iconic to the tropical architecture of the Kimberley region) has been used across the resort with two functions – allowing a breeze through while maintaining privacy.
Scattered throughout the manicured gardens is an impressive collection of rare Asian and international artefacts. Chinese bluestone lions stand sentinel at the entrance, while terracotta warrior horses, vermillion Japanese torii gates and traditional Shishi (lion-dog) statues lend an air of quiet grandeur. Fragrant with frangipani blossoms and shaded by century-old boab and mango trees, the grounds are also a haven for native wildlife. Birds provide a constant soundtrack, while wallabies and tiny lizards rustle through the foliage.
Rooms
Sleep in comfort and style.
The extensive accommodation options span studios, bungalows, club apartments, villas and suites. Family bungalows draw inspiration from the grand homes of Broome’s pearl masters, translating that heritage into generous layouts, high ceilings and verandahs that open to the gardens. Studios and villas are perfect for couples and solo stays, pairing soft coastal tones with private balconies or courtyards. While club apartments and suites are designed for longer stays, offering multiple bedrooms, kitchen facilities and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Food and drink
Tuck into an Asian fusion menu at Kichi Kichi.
The dining scene at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa reflects Broome’s position at the crossroads of the Indian Ocean and Asia, where coastal produce meets a tapestry of multicultural influences.
Contemporary Asian fusion dishes – from crisp fried pork belly and roast Peking duck breast to Burmese lamb curry – deliver bold, vibrant flavours at Kichi Kichi. While the handmade tortellini filled with pearl meat and prawn served at atmospheric Italian restaurant, Cichetti, is the kind of dish that you will remember long after the final bite. Elsewhere on the menu, find effortless flair across dishes like Wedge Island octopus, market fish crudo and silky goat’s milk panna cotta.
As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, Sunset Bar & Grill becomes the place to be. Here, guests gather over freshly shucked oysters, cured meat platters and buckets of sweet Exmouth prawns. Or, for a quieter evening in, guests can retreat to the comfort of their room and order from Cable Eats, the resort’s in-room dining service.
Pools
Relax by the adults-only Ocean Pool.
Two distinct pool settings invite guests to shape their day exactly as they please. Drift into the calm of the adults-only Ocean Pool, where attentive service delivers dishes such as grilled prawn skewers and salt-and-pepper calamari straight to your cabana or sunbed well into the afternoon.
The mood at the family-friendly Kimberley Pool – framed by a cascading waterfall, the heart of the resort’s recreational precinct – is decidedly more playful. Here, younger guests are catered for with a dedicated kids’ menu of familiar favourites including chicken nuggets, fish and chips and ham-and-cheese toasties, while parents can graze on more refined poolside fare, such as fried squid, soba noodle salad and gourmet burgers.
Chahoya Spa & Salon
Book a treatment at Chahoya Spa.
Chahoya Spa brings a refined sense of indulgence inspired by its Japanese name, meaning “pamper”, with signature treatments including the Kimberley Dreamtime ritual and Chahoya Pearl Massage designed to soothe tired bodies and quiet busy minds. There is also an on-site salon providing personalised cuts, colour services and restorative hair care, ensuring guests leave feeling polished and renewed.
Other facilities
Join a yoga class at the Buddha Sanctuary.
Wellness continues at the Buddha Sanctuary, a serene open-air pavilion just beyond the main resort grounds, where yoga classes are held six days a week amid ornamental gardens and a striking 3.5-metre hand-carved crystal Buddha statue. Beyond the sanctuary, the resort caters to every pace of stay, with a children’s playground, mini golf, tennis courts and a fully-equipped gym. Guests can also browse the resort’s boutique gift shop, home to Allure South Sea Pearls – the brand behind Broome’s first dedicated pearl boutique in Chinatown.
