Things to do in Denham
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Old Pearler Restaurant
Avast, mateys! Built from shell bricks, and feeling downright nautical, this atmospheric haven does fantastic seafood. The exceptional platter features local red emperor, whiting, cray, prawns and squid with nary a chip in sight, as it's all grilled, not fried.
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Ocean Park
On the way into town, Ocean Park is a locally run aquaculture farm featuring an artificial lagoon where you can observe sharks, turtles, stingrays and fish on guided 45-minute tours. The cafe has panoramic views.
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Shark Bay Scenic Flights
Various scenic flights including 15-minute Monkey Mia flyovers ($55), 40-minute trips over Steep Point and the Zuytdorp Cliffs ($150) and one-way charters to/from the Overlander roadhouse ($120).
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Shark Bay Hotel
While this typical Aussie pub bistro is nothing flash, it’s a decent spot to eat a hearty counter meal and play a few rounds of pool. Rooms (doubles $85) are small, clean and basic.
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Shark Bay Sea Kayaking
This outfit runs five-hour kayak tours, taking in the rugged coastal scenery of Eagle Bluff, Wilson Island and Ticklebelly Flats. Based out of Bay Lodge.
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Majestic Tours
Has various full-day 4WD tours, including François Péron National Park and Shell Beach.
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Sunset Mura Mura Cafe
Bright and cheerful, the Sunset does great brekkies, lunch wraps, calzones and burgers, and for those campers sick of cooking, great takeaway home-cooked meals ready for reheating.
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Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre
One of WA's best museums has engaging, informative displays on Shark Bay's ecosystem and its Indigenous people, early explorers and settlers.
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Shark Bay Coaches & Tours
Half-day bus tours to all key sights, and two-hour quad-bike expeditions to various locations.
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Ocean Park
Superbly located on a headland just before town, this family-run aquaculture farm features an artificial lagoon where you can observe feeding sharks, turtles, stingrays and fish on guided 45-minute tours. The licensed cafe has sensational views. Also on offer are full-day 4WD tours with bushwalks and snorkelling to François Peron ($180) and Steep Point ($350).
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Little Lagoon
This pleasant picnic spot 4km from town has tables and barbecues, and you can walk, drive or cycle here. Don't be surprised if an emu wanders by.
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Capricorn Sea Kayaking
This Perth-based outfit runs several seven-day sea-kayaking trips in Shark Bay between May and September.
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Aussie Off Road Tours
Culture and history feature strongly in these excellent Indigenous-owned and -operated tours including twilight wildlife ($90), full-day François Peron National Park ($189), overnight camping in François Peron ($300) and overnight to Steep Point ($390).
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