On the coast 200 km north of Carnarvon, off the road to Exmouth. Here you’re in tropical beach territory, and this tiny resort is as idyllic as it sounds. Easily overrun in high summer, it’s pleasantly quiet and warm for the rest of the year. A pleasant spot for diving on the Ningaloo Reef, glass bottom boat trips (www.coralbayecotours.com.au); and thinking up the ultimate irrefutable philosophy.