THINGS TO DO
Monkey Mia Visitors Centre
The Department of Biosecurity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service Monkey Mia Visitors Centre is the starting point into your Monkey Mia visit. You will learn more about the dolphins that visit and so much more.
The dolphins are wild animals. They are free to come and go at their leisure. The are very curious. For their well-being and your safety, please do not touch or swim with the dolphins.
Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience!
The dolphins are wild animals that visit the beach of their own free will. Dolphin experiences depend entirely on if and when the dolphins visit the beach between 7.45am and 12 noon. The best time to arrive is 7.45am. Be sure to arrive on time as the three experiences can be over as early as 9 am some mornings. The experience van be less crowded if the dolphins return later in the morning.
The rangers offer the dolphins small amounts of fish during the morning, but the exact times are all dependent on the dolphins.
TOURS
Wulyibidi Yanayina Walking Trail
Distance: 3km loop. Time: 1-1.5 hours.
An excellent way to explore the local landscape of Mokey Mia is to join Wulyibidi Yanayina Walking trail which starts at the Monkey Mia car park and winds through surrounding red sand dunes. The trail includes a bird hide by a waterhole and a section of beautiful coastline.
Wula Gura Nyinda Exo Adventures
Discover the secrets of a beautiful land and understand the deep spiritual connection between the Nhanda and Malgana people and this amazing saltwater country.
Your tour guide Darren ‘Capes’ Capewell, says “when you visit Gutharraguda and Monkey Mia it is easy to ‘see’ country, but to truly take something away with you – you need to feel the spirit of country. This is what I share with visitors. People walk away with a deeper appreciation of what country means to my people. I guarantee you will leave feeling and seeing country from a different perspective.”
Capes offers a wide variety of tours from walking, kayaking & wildlife tours, 4WD, camping, and a didgeridoo dreaming night tour.
Perfect Nature Cruises
Step aboard Perfect Nature Cruises’ spectacular 18-metre sailing catamaran for an unforgettable cruise in Monkey Mia! This beautifully appointed craft is fully equipped for your comfort with vantage points all around the boat, so you don’t miss a thing. Once onboard search for dugongs, dolphins, and other endangered marine life. (Dugong season is from August to May).
Leaving from the Monkey Mia Jetty, you sail out into the bay in search of amazing marine life, stopping at any time to explore the wildlife is the vicinity.
There are a variety of cruises to choose from:
- Morning Monkey Mia Marine Life Cruise
- Monkey Mia Sunset Cruise
- Private Charters
- A School Holiday Marine Life Cruise
Relax, swim, stroll or paddle
Monkey Mia is the perfect place to lay back on the sand and go for a swim in the tropical crystal clear waters. For the more adventurous you can hire a kayak or paddle board and glide across the water. Keep your eyes peeled, you could be in grand company of our world famous marine life.
Pets
Although pets are allowed at Monkey Mia, we ask that they are kept on a leash and adhere to the no dogs allowed areas.
Getting To Monkey Mia
Monkey Mia is a 23km from Denham via a sealed road. Allow 30 minutes by car. Please drive with caution, especially at dawn and dusk.
Visitor Fees
Visitor fees apply to all people visiting Monkey Mia, including resort guests. Fees help cover the costs of managing the dolphin experience and maintaining facilities. WA National Park Passes do not apply to the Monkey Mia Conservation Park. Day and month passes are available to buy at the entrance gate to Monkey Mia with cash or card.
Shuttle Service
There is a shuttle available if you do not have a vehicle. Contact Roger from Shark Bay Shuttle Service for more information.
Accessibility
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) offer a beach wheelchair for people to use during the dolphin feedings at Monkey Mia. To book the wheelchair call the DBCA office at Monkey Mia on 08 9948 1366 or email: monkeymiavolunteers@westnet.com.au
