Shark Bay
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- Deb KGeelong, Australia75 contributionsSCENIC FLIGHTI couldn’t find the area to write my review but I needed to let people know. Mitch was an awesome pilot, young as he is he has great customer service skills and knowledgeable if the area even though he’s only been here a few months The views were amazing, we did flight 6 which encumbered everywhere with the exception of the tip of Dirk Hartog Island. Definitely worthwhile. Thanks MitchVisited December 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 December 2022
- Bea TWellington, New Zealand377 contributionsNot what I expected of a seaside villageWe stayed in the Shark Bay area for 3 nights. Main goal was to visit Monkey Mia. I maybe did not know what to expect, or my expectations were to high, but i was overall disappointed in the village of Denham. The village has not a nice "vibe". It is good to stay there, if you dont want to stay in the expensive resort at Monkey Mia. And it is probable a great place if you have a boat, or if you travel and camp with 4WD gear, but I was expecting a bit of a "holiday-seaside resort" feeling, but I did not get this at all. No nice out side cafes. There is not a nice beach. Like I said, not what I expected.Visited March 2023Written 1 August 2023
- Bozeman-DublinTrim, Ireland8,860 contributionsAbsolutely BeautifulWe spent three wonderful days in the Shark bay and Denham areas. It is a truly mesmerising place, astonishingly beautiful, rugged and peaceful. Francois Peron National Park is a must see but there are lots of lovely stretches of coastline to see and explore. Denham makes a great base to explore Shell Beach and Little Lagoon and the likesVisited July 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 20 September 2023
- Robert C1 contributionUnspoiled delightGreat part of the West Australian coast. Remote and unspoilt part of the world. Stay in Denham and it is an eas drive to Monkey Mia to see the dolphins, Francois Peron and Denham itself. Shark Bay is a unique place.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 October 2023
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Robert C
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Oct. 2023 • Couples
Great part of the West Australian coast. Remote and unspoilt part of the world. Stay in Denham and it is an eas drive to Monkey Mia to see the dolphins, Francois Peron and Denham itself. Shark Bay is a unique place.
Written 7 October 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,860 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Friends
We spent three wonderful days in the Shark bay and Denham areas. It is a truly mesmerising place, astonishingly beautiful, rugged and peaceful. Francois Peron National Park is a must see but there are lots of lovely stretches of coastline to see and explore. Denham makes a great base to explore Shell Beach and Little Lagoon and the likes
Written 20 September 2023
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Bea T
Wellington, New Zealand377 contributions
Mar. 2023
We stayed in the Shark Bay area for 3 nights. Main goal was to visit Monkey Mia. I maybe did not know what to expect, or my expectations were to high, but i was overall disappointed in the village of Denham. The village has not a nice "vibe". It is good to stay there, if you dont want to stay in the expensive resort at Monkey Mia. And it is probable a great place if you have a boat, or if you travel and camp with 4WD gear, but I was expecting a bit of a "holiday-seaside resort" feeling, but I did not get this at all. No nice out side cafes. There is not a nice beach. Like I said, not what I expected.
Written 2 August 2023
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Deb K
Geelong, Australia75 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Couples
I couldn’t find the area to write my review but I needed to let people know. Mitch was an awesome pilot, young as he is he has great customer service skills and knowledgeable if the area even though he’s only been here a few months
The views were amazing, we did flight 6 which encumbered everywhere with the exception of the tip of Dirk Hartog Island.
Definitely worthwhile. Thanks Mitch
The views were amazing, we did flight 6 which encumbered everywhere with the exception of the tip of Dirk Hartog Island.
Definitely worthwhile. Thanks Mitch
Written 20 December 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,838 contributions
Sep. 2022
Shark Bay is located on the mid-northern coast of Western Australia. Although there are basic facilities available, Shark Bay is largely untouched. It has many natural features, including the stromatolites, said to be the oldest living things on earth. Fishing is excellent; Shark Bay is said to be one of the world's best sports fishing venues. Shark Bay is heritage listed by UNESCO.
Written 19 November 2022
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Jo B
Perth, Australia14 contributions
Oct. 2022
What a beautiful place to spend a week!!
Most things you need are available, IGA, fuel, a great wood fired pizza shop, bottleo, chemist, bakers, bait and fishing supplies, 2 taverns serving food, cafe and Nik nak shops.
A fantastic children playground on the foreshore, and lots of walks In and around Shark bay.
Most things you need are available, IGA, fuel, a great wood fired pizza shop, bottleo, chemist, bakers, bait and fishing supplies, 2 taverns serving food, cafe and Nik nak shops.
A fantastic children playground on the foreshore, and lots of walks In and around Shark bay.
Written 10 October 2022
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Carol C
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Aug. 2022
Quaint town on foreshore. Great bakery lots of spots to sit and take in the views. So glad we stayed a couple of nights
Written 4 September 2022
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand20,122 contributions
Jun. 2022
Quite a beautiful area which starts from Hamelin Pools and goes out into the ocean. There are plenty of sights along the way to Denham or Monkey Mia including Shell Beach, Eagle Bluff and Ocean Park.
There are a few things to do here like 4WD tours into the National Park or riding a wildlife cruise at Denham or Monkey Mia to look for the elusive manatee. It is a fishers paradise with lots of places to cast lines from.
Worth a visit for the beautiful scenery and magnificent beaches. Make sure to spend at least 3-4 days here to be able to take everything in.
There are a few things to do here like 4WD tours into the National Park or riding a wildlife cruise at Denham or Monkey Mia to look for the elusive manatee. It is a fishers paradise with lots of places to cast lines from.
Worth a visit for the beautiful scenery and magnificent beaches. Make sure to spend at least 3-4 days here to be able to take everything in.
Written 10 July 2022
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colin m
Perth, Australia2 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Friends
Sharks bay a lovely town sad part is prices are overrated especially fuel .sad to see not worth the money you spend .Fishing becomes a expensive hobby.
Written 12 June 2022
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Bellridge
Caversham, Australia160 contributions
Apr. 2022
Beautiful place to visit. Will be going back. The Old Pearler resto is fantastic views are beautiful.
Written 12 May 2022
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ChantalMW
Leicester, UK72 contributions
Did you take a cruise tour to see the marine animals, if so which one and which time of day? Or do you need to dive? We will be visiting in September, so not sure what Sea animals will be around at that time of year?
Brian C
Perth, Australia142 contributions
These guys are brilliant & very professional, perfect nature cruises.
Always plenty of sea life around, September is a nice time to go, very mild temps 20-24c
probably a few showers here and there. Enjoy
Scipio A
Sri Aman, Malaysia35 contributions
What is the best time and the best spot to spot a dugong. Besides is my itinerary is to rush?
Day 1 Perth to Geraldton
Day 2 Geraldton to Denham
Day 3 Denham
Day 4 Denham to Geraldton via Kalbarri
Day 5 Geraldton to Perth
Tq
johnandangela2017
Essex, UK30 contributions
There is no specific time. We took a catamaran cruise, which was excellent.
Karen L
165 contributions
Hi, i am not from Oz. Has anyone heard of Travel Forever, Australian Adventure Tour Specialist? I am thinking of booking a tour with them to visit Shark bay from Perth. And advise is appreciated. Thanks!
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