Activities in Monkey Mia
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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, 26km northeast of Denham, now tops many travellers’ list of things to do. The morning feeding session (around 7.45am) can get packed, but often the dolphins return for a second feeding later in the morning. Aside from dolphins, the resort offers plenty of other diversions, including Aboriginal heritage walks, sailing, camel trips, diving and stargazing.
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Wula Guda Nyinda Aboriginal Cultural Tours
Local Aboriginal guide Darren 'Capes' Capewell leads excellent bushwalks where he shows 'how to let the bush talk to you'. You'll learn some local Malgana language, and identify bush tucker and native medicine. The evening 'Didgeridoo Dreaming' walks are magical. There's also a 'Saltwater Dreaming' kayak tour (three hours; adult/child $90/50).
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Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm
Take an eight-minute boat ride from Monkey Mia jetty across to the floating pearl farm to learn how the beautiful black pearls are cultured.
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Power Dive
Offers snorkelling and diving safaris in Francois Peron National Park. Transport from Denham can also be arranged.
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Wildsights
There are 2½-hour cruises on the Shotover catamaran ($69), where you're closer to the action. Also does a full-day 4WD trip to François Peron National Park ($189); there's a discount if you book both trips.
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Aristocat II
Cruise in comfort on this large catamaran, and you might see dugongs, dolphins and loggerhead turtles. Also visits the Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm.
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