Things to Do in Shark Bay

This page lists our recommended attractions & things to do in Monkey Mia & the wider Shark Bay World Heritage Area.

You might also find these links useful:

Shark Bay documentary ~ Gutharragudu ~ Shark Bay Western Australia

Western Tourist Radio – Australia’s Coral Coast

Virtual Tour of Shark Bay

Things to Do in Shark Bay

This page lists our recommended attractions & things to do in Monkey Mia & the wider Shark Bay World Heritage Area.

Some usefull links:

Shark Bay documentary ~ Gutharragudu ~ Shark Bay Western Australia

Western Tourist Radio – Australia’s Coral Coast

Virtual Tour of Shark Bay

Dolphin interaction - Photo Tourism Western Australia

Dolphin interaction - Photo Tourism Western Australia

Monkey Mia Dolphin Interaction

Monkey Mia is just a 28km drive from Denham, & has attracted dolphins to its tranquil shores daily for more than 40 years.  This dolphin interaction (7.45am - 12 noon & can be up to 3 times so be early) is known to be one of the most reliable meeting places for dolphins in the world.

Visit the WA Department of Environment and Conservation Visiting Monkey Mia

Shark Bay Visitor & Discovery Centre

The Shark Bay Interpretive Centre celebrates the bio-diversity of eco-systems and explores the area's World Heritage listing, natural landscape, bays, islands, lagoons, marine and terrestrial landforms & animals. Shark Bay is one of only 16 sites worldwide that satisfy all four criteria for World Heritage listing, boasts 10% of the world dugong population, and is home to dolphins, whales, manta rays, turtles, sharks, fish species & rare marsupials.

The "Fire on the Water"

A Free 3D film & exhibit, revealing the fate of Sydney 11 & Kormoran.  This is an astonishing deep sea 3D imagery reveals the fate of the Australian warship Sydney (11) & the German raider Kormoran, tracing the events of their World War 11 battle off Shark Bay. (screening at the Discovery Centre)

Ocean Park, Shark Bay Dive & 4wd Tours

Visit Ocean Park to explore the aquarium. Shark Bay Dive & Marine Safaris is the only PADI Dive Centre in Shark Bay.  Shark Bay is an untouched wilderness teeming with wildlife & stunning natural beauty.

Join us - Experience, Explore, Dive In!  Ocean Park  and Shark Bay Dive

Monkey Mia Yacht Charters

The "Aristocat 2" is a modern sailing catamaran which operates multiple dolphin & dugong cruises daily from Monkey Mia.    Monkey Mia Yacht Charters

Shark Bay Kitesurfing School

Shark Bay Kitesurfing aims to promote the sport of kitesurfing.  Book your lesson

Shark Bay Charters

Unparalleled sea adventures suitable for people of all ages  sharkbaycharters.com

Mac Attack

Fishing charter within Shark Bay waters sportfish.com.au/

Apache Charters Shark Bay

The Lady Grace is the ultimate live-aboard vessel. For a 4 day live aboard adventure.  apachecharters.com.au

Shark Bay Boat Hire

Take yourself out to explore Shark Bay, fishing off Dirk Hartog Island or just cruise around with the family sightseeing, snorkelling, swimming and having fun.

Book sharkbayboathire.com.au for your next boating and wilderness experience in a World Heritage area.  Why not hire a local skipper to show you around.

Shark Bay Car Hire

Enjoy complete freedom in a variety of self drive mid sized sedans & four wheel drive vehicles. carhire.net.au

Shark Bay Aviation

The only way to understand the geology of this vast area and take in all the beauty it offers is via one of the popular scenic air tours.  Shark Bay Air Charter

Shark Bay World Heritage Drive

Celebrating its World Heritage status now offers the Shark Bay World Heritage Drive, a 130km drive commencing Overlander Roadhouse on the North West Coastal Highway through to Monkey Mia. Shark Bay World Heritage Drive  Shark Bay World Heritage Brochure

Aboriginal Culture Tours, 4WD / Kayak & Snorkel Tours

Wula Guda Nyinda operates a variety of tours designed to explore the cultural ties of the Nhanda & Malgana people to the Shark Bay region.   Wulaguda Aboriginal Cultural Tours

Quad Bike Tours

You'll get a real buzz which will likely be the highlight of your entire holiday.  Shark Bay Scenic Quad Bike Tours

The Old Pearler Restaurant

The Old Pearler BYO (take your own wine & beers) featuring the superb local seafood.  The old Pearler Restaurant is truly unique. It's the only restaurant in the world made from Coquina shell! And it is the most photographed building in Shark Bay so don't miss it!  Be sure to make your booking 08 9948 1373 The Old Pearler

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Dirk Hartog Island Tours

Dirk Hartog landed in Shark Bay 400 years ago on the 25th of October 1616. There was a huge celebration here in Shark Bay during October 2016, to celebrate the first landing of a European in Western Australia. sharkbay1616.com.au

Visitors can explore Dirk Hartog Island on a tour or independently by 4WD, and enjoy excellent fishing. dirkhartogisland.com for more information.

Hamelin Pool

Shark Bay is one of only two places in the world where living marine stromatolites exist. These living fossils contain microbes similar to those found in 3.5 billion year old rocks - the earliest record of life on earth. As such, the stromatolites provide a record of local environmental changes. sharkbay.org/place/hamelin-pool/

 

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