Monkia Mia
Monkey Mia is probably best known for its wild dolphin interactions, but it is also your gateway to Shark Bay.
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Don't miss
- Feeding the wild dolphins at the Monkey Mia jetty
- Getting your photo at Steep Point, the most westerly point of mainland Australia
- Foraging for bush tucker on 4WD tour of Francois Peron National Park
- Relaxing on shell beach, one of only two places on earth where shells replace sand
- Joining a wildlife watching cruise to see humpback whales, dugongs, and manta rays
When to go
August - October is the best time to spot humpback whales in Shark Bay
Getting there
Fly from Perth to Monkey Mia in 2 hours with Regional Express (Rex).
Book your car hire with Perth Airport.For onshore exploring
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Monkey Mia and the rugged Coral Coast offer endless options for exploring. Join a local Aboriginal guide for a 4WD or kayak adventure in Francois Peron National Park you’ll never forget and be taken to the best swimming spots and learn about bush medicine and bush tucker. Alternatively, head to Dirk Hartog Island and relax around the campfire with didgeridoo meditation and a bush tucker meal cooked on an open fire.
For ocean adventures
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The Shark Bay World Heritage Site is rich in marine wildlife which you will be able to see snorkelling, dive, kayak, or on a boat – however you like to explore. Shark Bay is home to 10% of the world’s dugong population. They can be found peacefully grazing on seagrass meadows. Head further out to sea and be amazed by humpback whales. These majestic creatures migrate up the coast to their calving grounds in the Kimberley and then return with their calves where they rest and play in the area’s calm protected waters. Prefer to stay on dry land? Why not get up early to join expert guides for a morning feeding of the resident wild dolphins in the Monkey Mia reserve.
For insta-worthy photos
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Visitors to Monkey Mia will want to make their way to Edel Land and Steep Point for a photo at the most westerly point of mainland Australia. Self-drive or join a 4WD tour so you can explore and photograph without stress. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a scenic flight over Francois Peron National Park, the Zuytdorp Cliffs, Dirk Hartog Island, and the salt lakes at Useless Loop. Finally, don’t miss an afternoon on Shell Beach. This snow-white beach is made up entirely of tiny shells and stretches for more than 70km.
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