Activities in Shark Bay
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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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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 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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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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Majestic Tours
Has various full-day 4WD tours, including François Péron National Park and Shell Beach.
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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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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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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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