Monkey Mia is the perfect destination for marine lovers, with its long sandy beaches and boating adventures.
For almost 40 years, Indo-Pacific dolphins have been swimming close to shore in Shark Bay. Over time, rangers developed a friendly relationship with these beautiful animals, and now visitors are invited to watch on at the Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience as they feed the dolphins and talk about their conservation. Lucky onlookers may even be selected to feed these friendly animals themselves.
For more up-close animal encounters in Monkey Mia, you can head to Ocean Park Aquarium on the shores of Shark Bay, which is home to 28 species of shark, as well as stingrays and tropical fish. Marine scientists host guided tours and feedings.
Perfect Nature Cruises is the only licenced tour group in the area. On board an 18 meter catamaran, visitors will be taken out into the open waters to look for dugongs, dolphins and other marine species. Each boat is fitted with various lookouts and vantage points for spotting whales and turtles in the crystal clear waters. The tours are BYO, and on board catering facilities make each journey a relaxing experience.
Just off the coast of Monkey Mia is Dirk Hartog Island – a heritage-listed oasis with lush greenery and breathtaking views. Join a day tour for 4WD trails past blow holes and lookouts, a visit to the marine sanctuary and time to kayak and SUP on the beach. Dirk Hartog Island is known to have one of the best sunsets in the country, which you can take in from the top of a 600-foot cliff.
Monkey Mia also has three popular walking tracks of varying difficulties. The Wulyibindi Yanayina Trail starts from the middle of town, winding through the red sand dunes and past the coastline. It’s the ideal way to see the landscape of Monkey Mia, and only takes about an hour to complete.
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