MONKEY MIA

Monkey Mia lies in World Heritage listed Shark Bay and it is considered to be one of the most popular and beautiful areas Australia has to offer. Sheltered from winds the climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with long sunny days and cool nights.

Monkey Mia is best known around the world as being one of the most reliable places to have a one to one encounter with wild dolphins. They swim into the shallows to greet you of their own free will only feet away from your touch. And if your brush with nature leaves you savouring the thought of the wilds there are various other activities Monkey Mia has to offer. Nature walks include a chance to learn secrets of animal tracking, bush tucker and survival, or you may prefer the excitement of 4WD tours or cruise into the crystal waters.

Monkey Mia basks in the beauty of its surroundings. The deep blue sea, bright sky, haunting red sands and white of the long beaches create a vast montage making it some of the most stunning scenery in WA. All needs are catered for from backpackers to those who have a desire for the more lavish. Everything you need is on site at Monkey Mia and with sunsets that are as molten as the red ground combined with the gentle lapping of the evening tide there is little more you could ask from a visit. Be indulgent. Come to Monkey Mia.

Follow the links below for more information:

 Monkey Mia Tours

 Monkey Mia Accommodation

Shark Bay World Heritage and Marine Park combines pre-history, nature, culture and modern day life in a sweeping coastline. Shark Bay is one of the most important places on Earth too! Home to the Aboriginal people for thousands of years,it is one of only two places in the world that has a colony of living Stromatolites. They are single cell organisms that are the oldest forms of life on the planet and they are still growing in the secure waters of Hamelin Pool.

Shark Bay also holds high importance in the protection of wildlife. There are the famous dolphins of Monkey Mia, but even more significant is the fact that Shark Bay has the most stable population of Dugongs in the world. They are an endangered species and along with the Sea Turtles that cruise the dense meadows of sea grass, and other wildlife endemic to Shark Bay they must be protected from the extinction they all face.

There is evidence of the Aboriginal settlements scattered in the many caves on the peninsula. The Aboriginals of Shark Bay are thought to have been amongst the first to have contact with the Europeans that came into our waters and it was the Dutch that settled the main town of Denham. Convenient as a base, Monkey Mia and Shell Beach are easily accessible from the town and the salt lakes of Francois Peron National Park are an easy 4km trip away. Alternatively you could venture to the sleepy town of Carnarvon which is equally as good a base and start point for various tours.

Whether you want a brush with the nature or a glimpse into pre-history, Shark Bay is an incredible journey worth making.

For tours to Shark Bay see tours to Monkey Mia.

  Shark Bay/Monkey Mia Tours

  Shark Bay Accommodation