Introducing Monkey Mia
World-famous for the wild dolphins that turn up in the shallow water for feeding each day, the beach resort of Monkey Mia (admission adult/child/family $6/2/12), 26km northeast of Denham, now tops many travellers’ list of things to do. It’s so popular that the morning feeding session (around 7.45am) is a bit of a circus and it’s hard to get close to the action; hang around after everyone leaves until the second feeding for a more satisfying experience.
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The DEC Dolphin Information Centre (9948 1366; 7.30am-4pm) has lots of info, as well as showing videos and hosting presentations. There are great books for sale in the shop and you can also buy tour tickets here.
You can volunteer to work full-time with the dolphins for up to two weeks – it’s understandably popular, so apply in advance. Contact volunteer coordinator Alison True (9948 1366; alison.true@dec.wa.gov.au).
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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