Shark Bay Fly-Away
- Suggested Time: 4 days
- Perth to Shark Bay
Discover the World Heritage wonder of Shark Bay on this 4-day fly-away adventure.
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1Day 1 Perth to Shark Bay
Flight: Depart Perth with Regional Express (REX) to Monkey Mia Airport, arriving mid-afternoon. Pre-arrange a hire car or transfer for easy access to Denham or Monkey Mia. Ease into “Shark Bay Time” with a swim or a refreshing drink on the beach before heading out on a sunset sailing with Perfect Nature Cruises. Watching the sky ignite over the…
Flight: Depart Perth with Regional Express (REX) to Monkey Mia Airport, arriving mid-afternoon. Pre-arrange a hire car or transfer for easy access to Denham or Monkey Mia.
Ease into “Shark Bay Time” with a swim or a refreshing drink on the beach before heading out on a sunset sailing with Perfect Nature Cruises. Watching the sky ignite over the bay is one of the most spectacular introductions to this World Heritage-listed wonderland. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxed dinner at the Shark Bay Hotel, a Denham favourite, before finishing the evening stargazing on the beach. With minimal light pollution, Shark Bay offers some of the best night skies in WA.
Overnight: Denham
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2Day 2 Explore Shark Bay
Start the day at the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery & Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits reveal the cultural and natural stories that earned Shark Bay its UNESCO listing. From here, choose your own adventure: Join Shark Bay Eco Tours to explore Francois Peron National Park by 4WD, kayak its sheltered bays, or spot dugongs and…
Start the day at the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery & Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits reveal the cultural and natural stories that earned Shark Bay its UNESCO listing.
From here, choose your own adventure:- Join Shark Bay Eco Tours to explore Francois Peron National Park by 4WD, kayak its sheltered bays, or spot dugongs and turtles on the water.
- Take to the skies with Shark Bay Scenic Flights, offering breathtaking views of the lagoons, cliffs, and winding inlets.
- Or dive beneath the surface on one of Shark Bay’s unique diving tours.
In the evening, savour a beachfront dinner at one of the two onsite restaurants atRAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, then immerse yourself in storytelling, song, and stargazing on a Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Night Tour.Overnight: Monkey Mia or Denham
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3Day 3 Dirk Hartog Island Escape
Aboard a boat with Island Life Adventures for a day trip full of marine and 4WD experience - or extend your stay with a night at the eco-tents on Dirk Hartog Island. This rugged island offers wild beauty at every turn: limestone cliffs, sweeping beaches, turtle nesting grounds, migrating whales (in season), and excellent snorkelling in sheltered…
Aboard a boat with Island Life Adventures for a day trip full of marine and 4WD experience - or extend your stay with a night at the eco-tents on Dirk Hartog Island. This rugged island offers wild beauty at every turn: limestone cliffs, sweeping beaches, turtle nesting grounds, migrating whales (in season), and excellent snorkelling in sheltered bays like Surf Point and Turtle Bay.
Explore by 4WD, hike through dramatic landscapes, or simply unwind and enjoy the seclusion. End the day with a gin in hand at the Inscription Bar & Café, watching the sun sink into the Indian Ocean from one of the most remote islands in Western Australia.
Overnight: Dirk Hartog Island or Shark Bay
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4Day 4 Shark Bay to Perth
No visit to Shark Bay is complete without meeting the famous Monkey Mia dolphins, who swim to shore most mornings, with the first feeding at around 7:45am. Continue your wildlife encounters at the Ocean Park Aquarium, where you can take a guided tour, see shark feedings, and enjoy lunch at the onsite café. For more time on the water, join a…
No visit to Shark Bay is complete without meeting the famous Monkey Mia dolphins, who swim to shore most mornings, with the first feeding at around 7:45am.
Continue your wildlife encounters at the Ocean Park Aquarium, where you can take a guided tour, see shark feedings, and enjoy lunch at the onsite café. For more time on the water, join a wildlife cruise to spot dugongs, dolphins, rays, and turtles in their natural habitat.
Prefer to stay on land? Head to Little Lagoon or Big Lagoon - two tranquil spots perfect for kayaking, walking, picnics, or a laid-back BBQ by the water.
Flight: Depart Shark Bay for Perth
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