Shark Bay Attractions

Bernier and Dorre Islands (Attraction)
Via, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia

Bernier and Dorre Islands, situated in Shark Bay are important habitats where threatened animal species still survive. The islands are home to five of the most threatened mammals in Australia, including three species which no longer naturally occur anywhere else in the world; the mala, the banded hare wallaby and the western barred bandicoot. Altogether, Shark Bay is home to 16 threatened sp ...

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Bibbawarra Bore (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

The spectacle of hot water gushing from the natural 914 metre deep Bibbawarra Bore is a fascinating sight. View the remains of the impressive 175 metre troughs that were used to transport the ground water to sheep and cattle, cooling along the way. Discovered in 1905 the bore still produces a continuous flow of water today. Learn about its discovery and interesting statistics about the bore. T ...

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Big Dish (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

The 'Big Dish' is a Carnarvon landmark. Take a drive out to the site of this massive satellite dish and marvel at the 29.5 metre diameter of the reflector. The building is not open to the public, however you can visit the site and enjoy the panoramic views of Carnarvon and the surrounding plantations. The OTC Dish Base is located on Brown's Range, it was the site of Australia's first earth stat ...

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Big Lagoon (Attraction)
via, 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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Birridas (Attraction)
Via, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia

Clay pans are Shark Bay's visual terrestrial attractions, known locally as birridas. They range in size from small depressions about 100 metres in diameter to irregular shaped depressions which may be several kilometres long. They commonly consist of a central, raised platform ringed by a moat-like depression which can fill with water to shallow level during very high winter tides when groundwa ...

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Cape Cuvier Coast (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Cape Cuvier Coast is a picturesque natural port close to the most westerly point of Australia. Driving along the spectacular rugged coastline you will be able to see the shipwreck of the bulk carrier Korean Star that ran aground following a cyclone in the area. From high up on the sixty metre cliff, in the winter months, you can see an incredible sight as whales and sharks pass by feeding on the s ...

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Carnarvon Tramway (Attraction)
Annear Place, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

The Carnarvon Tramway was built in the early 1900s and offers a twenty minute scenic trip from the town centre to the port. Listen to the detailed audio commentary to get the most out of your tour of the Carnarvon Heritage Precinct, and take the opportunity to learn about the town's fascinating transportation history. Carnarvon Port and Heritage Precinct has been restored and houses several mus ...

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Chinamans Pool (Attraction)
Margaret Row, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Chinamans Pool is a lovely spot for picnics. It was originally a watering hole for the township of Carnarvon. The area is suitable for swimming after the river has been flowing. Many varieties of birds can be observed during the year. The best time for viewing birdlife is early morning or evening. ...

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Dampier Salt Mines (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Located on Lake Macleod, the Dampier Salt Mines are an impressive sight from the road. Whilst not usually open to the general public tours can be organised through the Carnarvon Visitors Centre, if there are a sufficient number of people interested in viewing the operations. Learn about the salt mining process and how the 2,070 square kilometre salt lake was formed. Witness the salt being harve ...

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Dirk Hartog Island (Attraction)
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 ...

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Dolphins of Monkey Mia (Attraction)
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. ...

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Dugongs (Attraction)
via, Denham, Western Australia 6537, 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 3 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 is o ...

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Eagle Bluff (Attraction)
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 ...

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Francois Peron National Park (Attraction)
via, 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. Some of the animals you might see in the area include euros, thorny d ...

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Gnaraloo (Attraction)
via, Carnarvon, Western Australia 6701, Australia

Gnaraloo is a first class surfing and windsurfing beach along the stunning Coral Coast. It also offers exceptional fishing due to its position on the southern tip of Ningaloo Reef. Gnaraloo offers a plethora of activities to entertain all who visit and an unrivalled setting to experience it in. The sheer size and power of the waves at Gnaraloo Point suit only highly experienced surfers, though ...

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