A small entry fee must be paid to enterthe reserve, but the dolphin interaction is free.Alternatively, visit the Shark Bay World Heritage DiscoveryCentre website for further information about the dolphins ofMonkey Mia, feeding times, accommodation andtours.
Dolphin feedings take place up to threetimesbetween 7:45 am and 12:00 pm every day on the beach atMonkey Mia. The dolphins don't have setfeeding times, so the exact time they appear variesfrom day to day.
The waters of Shark Bay are generally safe forswimming.
The property is also famous for its rich marinelife including a large population of dugongs, and provides a refugefor a number of other globally threatened species.
Monkey Mia. Famous for its wild dolphinexperience, Monkey Mia is surrounded by rusty red sanddunes, white sandy beaches and water teeming with wildlife. Apartfrom dolphins you may see dugongs, sharks, rays, turtles and avariety of fish in the water.
Shark Bay attractions include the natural wondersthat have earned it World Heritage status. Among the topthings to do in Shark Bay is visit thestromatolites, Monkey Mia, Shell Beach, Dirk Hartog Island and thedugongs of Shark Bay Marine Park.
There is a reason why Shark Bay is socalled. “Sharks we caught a great many of,which our men eat very savourily,” wrote English explorerWilliam Dampier in 1699. “Among them we caught one which was11 feet long.” Dampier named the place “Shark'sBay” in honour of these magnificent fish.
Shark Bay is 832 kilometres from Perth, adistance which can be completed comfortably in a day's drivethrough some of the most beautiful wildflower and farming countryin Australia. Leave early as most roads north of Northampton areunfenced, so stock and wildlife can be a hazard afterdark.
Distance from Kalbarri, WA to MonkeyMia, WA
There are 135.62 miles from Kalbarri toMonkey Mia in northwest direction and 248 miles (399.12kilometers) by car, following the Denham Hamelin Road route.Kalbarri and Monkey Mia are 4 hours 30 minsfar apart, if you drive non-stop.Distance from Geraldton, WA to MonkeyMia, WA
There are 213.12 miles from Geraldton toMonkey Mia in northwest direction and 268 miles (431.30kilometers) by car, following the 1 route. Geraldton andMonkey Mia are 4 hours 51 mins far apart, if youdrive non-stop.The drive from Perth to Shark Bay isbetween 8 and 9 hours or 800 kilometres depending on your finaldestination. The directions are simple: eithertake National route 1 to Shark Bay Road ortake State Route 60 and National Route 1 to Shark BayRoad.
The distance between Geraldton andShark Bay is 269 km. The road distance is319.3 km.
Dirk Hartog Island provides snorkelers with theopportunity to snorkel over coral gardens. Locations such asLouisa Bay and Sandy Point are popular spots. Monkey MiaBeach offers a safe location for beginner snorkelers as the watersare calm.
Top things to do in Denham
- Top Choice Aquarium. Ocean Park.
- Top Choice Cafe. Oceans Restaurant.
- Top Choice Lagoon. Little Lagoon.
- Museum. Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre.
- Seafood. Old Pearler Restaurant.
- Pub. Shark Bay Hotel.
- Waterfront. Foreshore.
Which terminal
| Terminal | Services |
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| Terminal 1 (T1) Domestic | Virgin Australia (all interstate and some regionalservices) |
| Terminal 2 (T2) | Alliance Airlines (regional services) Tigerair (interstateservices) Virgin Australia (most regional services) RegionalExpress Airlines (regional services) |
