Shark Bay Hikes and Trails

Where the red earth meets the turquoise waters, Shark Bay and surrounds offers unique landscapes, diverse wildlife and rich in history

Denham Discovery Trail
Denham | 2.3km | No National Park Fees Apply
This trail is for walkers only and will take you past sites of interest that will have you thinking about Shark Bay’s traditional owners, early pioneers, preachers, pastoralists, pearlers, prisoners and publicans. Find out more.

Boolbardi Trail
Denham | Easy | 600m | No National Park Fees Apply
This walk will feature an Aboriginal fish trap south of Denham. Walk to the southern end of Knight Terrace and then follow the shoreline. You'll find the fish trap at a small cape where there is the first 4WD beach access south of town. Even at low tide the stones, which are arrange in a three quarter circle, remain submerged. Find out more.

Eagle Bluff Board Walk
Francois Peron National Park | Easy | 300m | National Park Fees Apply
This short boardwalk is perched high on the scree slope above the shallow waters of Henri Freycinet Harbour. There are excellent views of two small limestone islands and marine life that frequent the inshore waters. Rays, sharks, schools of fish, and even turtles and dugongs, can often be seen, especially during summer. Interpretive signs explain the significance of the area. Find out more.

Station Life Walk Trail
Francois Peron National Park | 500m loop | National Park Fees Apply
At the base of Francois Peron National Park is a scattering of historic sheep station buildings and equipment that have stood the test of time in this harsh environment. This short, flat and easy 600 metre walk trail shows the visitor, through interpretive signage, what station life was like during the time before the north peninsula became a National Park. Finish this short stroll with soak in the natural artesian ‘Hot Tub’. Find out more.

Wanamalu Trail
Francois Peron National Park | Easy | 1.5km one-way | National Park Fees Apply
This walk from Cape Peron to Skipjack Point has outstanding views of the coastline and colours of Shark Bay. The striking contrasts between the bright blue skies, striking orange sands, brilliant white beaches and crystal clear aqua waters makes for some magical photographic scenery. Please note this trail is only accessible via 4WD or with a local tour operator. Find out more.

Nicholson Point Walk Trail
Denham | Easy | 5km | No National Park Fees
Nicholson Point Walk Trail meanders from Denham across shrub lands to Little Lagoon and offers a large range of plant species and bird life. The sandy beach between Nicholson Point and the mouth of Little Lagoon has a large array of shells and is home to a variety of sea animals. Beware of stonefish in the lagoon shallows. Find out more.

Wulyibidi Yanatina Trail
Monkey Mia | 3km Loop | No National Park Fees
There are three trails here to choose from ranging from easy to moderate. The walks take you through coastal sandplains, across red sands dunes and along the beach. Find out more.

Boolagoorda Trail
Hamelin Pool | 750m one-way + 300m boardwalk
The Boolagoorda Trail links the Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station with the start of the stromatolites boardwalk. A shell quarry, grave site, and remains of the old telegraph line are all features of this walk. A boardwalk extends out over the ocean providing easy viewing of the area’s stromatolites. The stromatolite viewing boardwalk at Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve was damaged during Cyclone Seroja and is closed until further noticed however all other attractions remain open. Find out more.