via Francois Peron National Park, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Big Lagoon is a series of magnificent tranquil lagoons located just outside of Denham. Sit on the shore and watch the abundant marine life including dolphins, sting rays and sharks as they frolic in the shallow waters.
If you are looking for a more interactive experience, the lagoon is a perfect place to explore by canoe where you can get up close to the rich diversity of marine life within.
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Indian Ocean, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Fishing is among the world's best at Dirk Hartog Island in the Shark Bay Marine Park. Throw in a line from the side of a boat and you could snare a pink snapper, mackerel, yellow-fin tuna or sailfish.
Other amazing marine creatures are regularly spotted off the beaches of Dirk Hartog Island including pods of bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays, dugong and turtles.
This remote ec ...
Monkey Mia via Denham, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
The Dolphins of Monkey Mia in the Shark Bay World Heritage area are famous for their almost daily ritual of swimming to shore to interact with people.
As many as seven wild bottlenose dolphins regularly visit the beach, usually in the morning, moving up and down the shoreline within arms reach of the crowd, making Monkey Mia one of the most incredible dolphin watching destinations in Australia. ...
The endangered dugong is nature's only vegetarian sea mammal. They resemble a walrus, related to the elephant, called a sea-cow and growing to three metres and weighing up to 400 kilograms.
Around the world, dugongs have been hunted to near extinction. It is estimated that 10,000 dugongs live in the waters of Shark Bay, representing 10 per cent of the world's remaining population.
Shark Bay ...
Hamelin Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Eagle Bluff features a spectacularly high cliff that overlooks the Denham Sound near Shark Bay. Walk along the boardwalk to see breathtaking views out across the water. Time your visit at sunset and you will witness one of the most magnificent sunset's in the west.
This site is an excellent spot for divers and snorkelers. If you get a chance to get into the water you will be amazed by the abund ...
via Monkey Mia Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
For a four wheel driving adventure along a scenic coastline with dramatic red cliffs and white sandy beaches, head to Francois Peron National Park in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
Once a sheep station, the park is now one of the most important wilderness areas in Australia and is home to many rare and endangered species.
From the cliff tops of Cape Peron you can see dugong, manta rays, ...
Monkey Mia Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Denham's Little Lagoon is a magnificent stretch of calm water ideal for swimming, fishing and frolicking in the clear shallow pools. Small children will delight in the lovely calm waters making the lagoon a perfect day out for the whole family. Laze on the sandy beaches keeping an eye on the bird life that frequent the area, swim in the tranquil waters or take a boat out for a spot of fishing.
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Monkey Mia, Monkey Mia, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Monkey Mia is one of Western Australia's most famous dolphin watching destinations.
This calm bay is world famous for the pod of friendly dolphins that visit the shore most days to be hand fed.
Located 25 kilometres from the town of Denham in the Shark Bay World Heritage area, Monkey Mia offers a unique chance to see wild dolphins in their natural habitat - and the experience is free!
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via Peron Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Peron Homestead was a working pastoral station in the early 1900s. This historical attraction provides an insight into life on a sheep farm during the earlier part of the last century. Allow 45 minutes to walk the self guided trail around the precinct visiting the shearing shed and stock yards where you can read about the station's interesting past.
Enjoy a picnic on the grassed lawns or cook u ...
Shark Bay Marine Park, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
The snorkelling, swimming and fishing are world class at Shark Bay Marine Park about a day's drive north of Perth.
The pristine waters of the park form part of the Shark Bay World Heritage area and meander across 1,500 kilometres of winding coastline which varies from rugged sea cliffs to tranquil lagoons and beaches that are perfect for swimming.
In this part of the world it's easy to fin ...
via Shark Bay Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Formed from billions of tiny shells, aptly named Shell Beach in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area is popular for swimming, beach combing and relaxing in the sunshine.
Shell Beach is one of only a handful of places on earth where shells replace beach sand in such a dramatic and picturesque way.
The beach stretches for more than 100 kilometres with shells between seven and ten metres deep.
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Steep Point, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Steep Point, the western most point of Australia, is a popular fishing area. It is part of Carrarang Station and salt mining country. Here you can see the magnificent Zuytdorp Cliffs, which rise to some 170 metres above sea level. When venturing into Steep Point, visitors should carry their own drinking water.
Clough Engineering Group has a full time ranger at Steep Point. He will collect visit ...
via Knight Terrace, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Town Bluff is a pleasant 10 minute walk along the shores of Denham in the state's north. Beachcombers will be pleasantly surprised by the rich diversity of treasures to be found in the sands. The views back to the town and beyond are superb and you will be amazed to see the striking salt mountain at Useless Loop some 250 kilometres away.
The town of Denham has many attractions on offer as does ...
via Useless Loop Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
Walking along the pristine beach at Denham you will be amazed by the extraordinary view of a white salt mountain at Useless Loop some 250 kilometres away. The salt mine produces the purest grade of salt in the world. Whilst not open to the public, those with a four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles can get closer to see this unusual sight.
Whilst in Denham take a close look at the unusual mate ...
via Useless Loop Road, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
The spectacular Zuytdorp Cliffs stretch for more than 200 kilometres along the northwest coast near Denham. Best seen from the ocean, you can take one of several sightseeing cruises on offer to explore these magnificent cliffs. Alternatively take a scenic flight along this stretch of the coastline for breathtaking views and ample photographic opportunities.
Once you have had a chance to see th ...
