Denham, A Pet Friendly Destination

Dogs are permitted – ON LEASH

• Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience – Follow ranger Directions
• Monkey Mia Reserve
• Little Lagoon
• Ocean Park Aquarium
• Denham Foreshore
• Eagle Bluff
• Fowlers Camp
• Whale Bone
• Goulet Cliff
• Shell Beach – CAR PARK ONLY
• Stromatolites – CAR PARK ONLY

Monkey Mia is a Special Reserve, not a national Park, so dogs are allowed in the Monkey Mia Reserve, everywhere but the Dolphin Interaction Area. If they do bark at the dolphins you will be asked to move away from the  interaction area.

8kms from town (Denham) the Ocean Park Aquarium and Cafe is also dog friendly.  Great coffee, great views and an informative tour.

Please note approved assistance dogs are exempt from these rules.

Dogs are permitted – OFF LEASH

Both ends of the Denham foreshore are off-leash areas, and the Town Oval is a good place to go for a puppy play date (usually around 5pm).

See the map below

In short No, dogs are not permitted in the National Parks.

National Parks are the responsibility of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

• The Francois  Peron National Park,
• Dirk Hartog Island and Edel Land National Parks’

However if you would like to do a day trip or stay overnight, you can put a post on our local community Facebook groups below, to see if any locals can help.

Denham has 3 caravan parks all of which are pet friendly, Blue Dolphin, Shark Bay Tourist Park and Tasman Tourist Park.  On the Shark Bay road there is also Summerstar Nanga Tourist Park and Hamlin Pool Caravan Park. Monkey Mia will also allow pets in the camping area.  Pets to be on a lead at all times within these caravan parks.

There are also accommodation providers who will allow pets to be tied up outside their units.

Please contact the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery & Visitor Centre for more information.

Please note approved assistance dogs are exempt from these rules.

There are no registered dog sitters in Denham.

It is advised that you post a request for a dog sitter on Facebook pages requesting a sitter for your fur baby.

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• Shark Bay Buy, Sell & Swap

For cats, birds or other pets we recommend you contact the Shark Bay Discovery & Visitor Centre directly as different rules apply to different pets. (08)99481590 or sbdc@sharkbay.wa.gov.au

Denham has some very generous animal lovers who will be happy to look after your fur baby while you visit the National Parks or take a tour or cruise.

Unfortunately, no there is no permanent vet in the Shark Bay area. The closest vets are located in Carnarvon or Geraldton.

• Coral Coast Veterinary Clinic – 231 Robinson St, Morgantown WA 6701 9941 1155
• Midwest Veterinary Centre – 117 Cathedral Ave, Geraldton WA 6530 9964 3671
• Sanford Veterinary Clinic – 163 North West Coastal Hwy, Wonthella WA 6530 9921 1797
• Chapman Animal Hospital – 74 Tourist Drive 354, Wonthella WA 6530 9964 2828

There are 2 Vets that visit Denham periodically, you would need to contact them directly to see when their next visit will be.

A 1080 poison baiting program is underway in Shark Bay. The program facilitates control of feral cats and foxes  because of their devastating impacts on native species. The 1080 poison does not harm native wildlife but is lethal to dogs and cats. Warning signs like the one below are placed prominently around baited areas and there is a 5km buffer zone around Denham. Please be cautious in all areas as baits can be transported via wildlife.