With good roads and scenic views wherever you go, getting around Shark Bay is part of the fun.
Although Shark Bay is a small region by Australian standards, it's actually the same size as The Bahamas or Jamaica. But don't worry, with one road in and one road out it's very difficult to get lost! Shark Bay is the name of the region, with Denham as its township. Monkey Mia is part of Shark Bay, located 26 kilometres from Denham and is home to the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.
There are no train services in Shark Bay, so travellers arriving by air rely on coaches, tour operators and car-hire to get to and from our natural landmarks.
Guided tours offer a comfortable and relaxing way of seeing the region with many local tour companies offering 4WD tours, boat tours and scenic flights around Shark Bay. They provide extensive year round multi-day itineraries for budget, deluxe and luxury travellers.
Flights
Driving
Public Transport
Transport in Shark Bay
Getting from Perth to Shark Bay
Regional Express Airlines operates Sunday - Friday between Perth and Monkey Mia/Denham Airport. Bookings can be made via REX online, by calling 13 17 13 or via the Shark Bay Discovery and Visitor Centre. Please select Monkey Mia as the destination airport. Regional Express Airlines operates from Terminal 2 at Perth Airport.
Airport Transfers
Shark Bay Taxi offers airport transfers to Denham, please contact them directly on 1800 00 6537. RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort offers airport transfers to their guests and can be booked directly with the resort on 08 9948 1320.
Driving - Perth to Shark Bay by Car
The drive from Perth to Shark Bay is between 8 and 9 hours or 800 kilometres depending on your final destination.
The directions are simple: either take National route 1 to Shark Bay Road or take State Route 60 and National Route 1 to Shark Bay Road.
Please note that if you wish to hire a vehicle to enable self-drive access to Steep Point and the Francois Peron National Park an all-wheel drive will not be suitable. Access to these areas is via high clearance 4WD only and we recommended you check with your hire company to see if access to these areas is acceptable within your hire agreement.
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Public Transport - By Coach
Catch the bus with Integrity Coach Lines to the Overlander Roadhouse, located on the North West Coastal Highway. Transport to and from Denham can be provided, this service can be pre-booked by calling 9274 7464
Transport in Shark Bay
Please contact your accommodation provider if airport pick-up is available with them directly.
Shark Bay Car Hire offer manual and automatic vehicle options and can be booked direct on 0474 556 296.
Shark Bay Taxi (operating only during high season) please contact them directly on 1800 00 6537.
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