Height
5 meters wingspan
Year Built
2010
Address
Robinson Street, Coral Bay, WA 6701
The Lowdown
The Big Manta Ray at Coral Bay celebrates the majestic creatures that glide through the waters of Ningaloo Reef. Manta rays are among the ocean's most graceful inhabitants, with wingspans up to 7 meters and gentle filter-feeding habits that make them a favorite among divers and snorkelers. Coral Bay and the Ningaloo Coast offer some of the world's most reliable manta ray encounters, where these gentle giants cruise through the crystal-clear shallows. The Big Manta Ray honors these magnificent creatures and the marine wonderland they call home.
Did you know?
"They can live for 50 years or more"
History
Ningaloo Reef is one of the world's best places to encounter manta rays. The Big Manta Ray celebrates these magnificent creatures and the World Heritage marine environment they inhabit.
More Fun Facts
- •Manta rays can have wingspans up to 7 meters
- •They're filter feeders eating plankton
- •Mantas are highly intelligent with large brains
- •They can live for 50 years or more
- •Ningaloo is one of the best places to see them
Visiting Tips
- 💡Snorkel tours offer manta ray encounters
- 💡Coral Bay has excellent beach snorkeling
- 💡Ningaloo Reef is a World Heritage area
- 💡Whale sharks visit from March to July
- 💡Don't touch marine life while snorkeling
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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