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Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Denham - Things to Do |
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Bottle nose dolphins have always been in the Monkey Mia area and have visit the beaches since the early 1960s and before that the local fisherman use to feed them the scraps from the days fishing. The dolphins are wild animals and are fed in a manner allowing human contact whislts ensuring they do not become stressed or dependent on hand feeding as did become the case in the early years. Monkey Mia dolphins are managed so they are not dependant on humans for food or survival. They need about 6 kg of fish a day so they are only fed about a third of this amount. The dolphins will therefore still have to hunt for extra food for themselves and also helping their calves to fend for themselves. The dolphins feeding times are around 8.00am where they are fed by rangers. There is no gaurantee that the dolphins will appear. The most likely period of activity is between 7.30am and 12.00pm (local time) with the peak activity in the first three hours. Dolphins may come in shore at Monkey Mia Reserve to interact with humans at any time of day. A webcam at Monkey Mia (DolphinCam) is operational between 2215 GMT and 0945 GMT (6.15am and 5.45pm WST). Outside these hours, you may wish to view archived images from the DolphinCam, captured daily over the peak activity times. Alternatively, you may choose to see a selection of our favourite grabs.
Shark
Bay Majestic Tours The Francois Peron National Park covers 52,500 hectares and is one of the most important natural areas of Australia. We stop at the Peron homestead and learn about the days when the park was a sheep station, then its into four wheel drive and along the track to Cape Peron. Stops are made on some of the beaches and cliffs to view the colourful scenery of red sand, white beaches and turquoise sea. Dolphins, dugong, sharks and giant rays can often be seen in the pristine waters. On the way home you can relax with a dip in the "hot tub" which is fed from an artesian bore. We supply morning tea and lunch.
Delve into the wonders of WA’s first World Heritage Area - Interact with elusive wildlife, understand local ecosystem functioning and discover natural phenomena through a range of interpretive activities, film screenings, presentations and International research seminars. Wonderfully Wild Shark Bay Events are suitable for all ages running from 12 to 25 July during the School Holidays. The activities are designed to involve visitors and the local community in gaining a fun and enriching experience and understanding as to why Shark Bay is recognized as a globally significant area. The activities include a Marine discovery pool where participants can interact with local marine creatures; make some environmental art; have a close encounter with local reptiles or you could even try your hand at boomerang or spear throwing. For further information,
refer to the attached events calendar at
Shark
Bay Holiday Cottages Boat Hire
Power Dive
Monkey Mia Powerdive Monkey Mia offers diving adventures for novices and experienced divers alike. Contact us for your every diving need whilst visiting Shark Bay and the nearby Marine National Park Shark Bay is home for thousands of different marine species. You'll encounter a multi coloured array of fascinating fish, corals, dolphin, dugong and shells. No wonder the crystal clear waters of Shark Bay , the coral reefs and local marine wildlife are an irresistible magnet for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts.
The Old Pearler Restaurant Right on the waterfront in Denham beside Shark Bay. Our speciality is preparation and presentation of the finest local seafood. Shark Bay fish and crays are without peer and they are delivered to our waterfront location daily. You wont find fresher produce anywhere and you'll also discover that we have outstanding preparation know-how. Of course we have some superb beef and chicken dishes on the menu as well. Just because we specialise in seafood doesn't mean we don't get excited about the rest of our menu. We guarantee you won't be disappointed. The
Bough Shed Restaurant - The
Peron Cafe - Dolphin
Lodge Monkey Bar The Bough Shed Restaurant - The Bough Shed Restaurant is a unique, open to the air setting under the Bough Shed overlooking the famous Dolphin Beach. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The candle lit dinner setting in the evening is superb. Complemented by a huge open fire during cooler weather. Local seafood and prime beef always on the menu - Cappuccino served. The Bough Shed Restaurant also has a Cocktail Bar and caters for all functions from weddings to seminars. The Peron Cafe - The Peron Cafe is open every day for casual dining - take-away food and drinks. Dolphin Lodge Monkey Bar -The new Dolphin Lodge has its own Bar facility, the ‘Monkey Bar’ which also provides a limited Bar Snack Menu. Money Mia Conference and Function Room available for hire.
Monkey
Mia Shark Bay Accommodation - Getting to
Monkey Mia - Monkey Mia Shark Bay Tours
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Monkey
Mia Dophins - Dolphin
Feeding on the shoreline
at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort and Visitor Centre. - Monkey
Mia is world renown for the Bottle Nose Dolphins that visit this
location giving you a close up encounter with this extrordinary,
intelligent and beautiful marine animal. 
Monkey
Mia Yatch Charters