You love your pet... we do too! Travelling with your pet doesn't exclude you from enjoying all that Shark Bay has to offer.
While pets cannot be taken into the National Parks, there are dog friendly caravan parks, attractions and beaches. There are even pet sitters available for your furry friend! Contact Us for their details.
Pet Friendly Accommodation
Pet Friendly Attractions & Tours
Animal Exercise Areas
Prohibited Dog Areas
1080 Bait - Department of Parks & Wildlife
Veterinarian
Pet Friendly Accommodation
The accommodation providers listed below allow pets by prior arrangement. The breed and nature of your companion is usually requested, and a bond or fee may also apply. Please be advised that dogs may not be allowed inside the premises. During busy times like Christmas, Easter and school holidays, please do not be offended if your request is denied.
Denham Seaside Caravan Park
1 Stella Rowley Drive
Denham WA 6537
P 08 9948 1242
Heritage Resort Shark Bay
73-75 Knight Terrace
Denham, WA, 6537
P 08 9948 1133
Nanga Bay Resort
Nanga Road
Nanga, WA, 6537
P 08 9948 3992
RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
1 Monkey Mia Road
Monkey Mia, WA, 6537
P 08 9948 1320
Please contact RAC for full T & C’s with regard to pets on site.
Shark Bay Caravan Park
10 Spaven Way
Denham, WA, 6537
P 08 9948 1387
Shark Bay Holiday Cottages
3/13 Knight Terrace
Denham, WA, 6537
P 08 9948 1206
Pet Friendly Attractions & Tours
Ocean Park Aquarium
Dogs on a lead can take a tour of the aquarium and join their owners for lunch or coffees, provided they utilise the deck and beer garden tables.
A Perfect Nature Cruise
The company has been pet friendly for 20 years. All pets that are under control are welcome to board the catamaran.
Heritage Resort
Allows dogs on leads outside on the balcony.
Shark Bay Hotel
Allows dogs on leads outside the pub.
Monkey Mia Reserve
Dogs are permitted in the Monkey Mia Reserve on a lead but cannot enter the 90 metre dolphin interaction zone.
Dogs are permitted at recreation sites around South Peron but baiting for foxes occurs outside designated recreation sites so keep to the main tourist sites.
Animal Exercise Areas
Dogs are welcome in Denham as long as they are on a lead in public areas. There are two dog beaches, located at each end of Knight Terrace. Little Lagoon and the Town Oval are also dog friendly. For a map of the dog walking areas, please click here.
Prohibited Dog Areas
National Parks
Pets are not permitted in the Francois Peron National Park, Dirk Hartog Island, and Edel Land including Steep Point. Restricting dogs and cats in national parks and reserves is for the protection of native wildlife and consideration of other park users.
Shell Beach
Dogs are not allowed on the beach at Shell Beach but are allowed in the car park.
Monkey Mia Reserve
Dogs are not permitted in the dolphin interaction area in Monkey Mia which is a 90 metre area on the beach. Dogs are allowed on a lead in all other areas of Monkey Mia Conservation Park.
Stromatolites
Dogs are not permitted in the Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve (stromatolite carpark and boardwalk) but are permitted at Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station.
Please note that guide dogs accompanying visually impaired people are exceptions and are permitted in areas managed by Parks and Wildlife.
1080 Bait - Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions carries out a 1080 baiting program 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. Pets owners should be aware that national parks and reserves are baited throughout the year and MUST be considered dangerous for pets at all times. Please DO NOT take your pet into areas baited with 1080. For more detailed information please click here or for a detailed map click here.
Please be aware that from May 2017 - May 2018 active 1080 baiting will occur in the area. For full details and a map of affected areas please click 1080 Baiting in Shark Bay. While there are areas that will not be part of the bating program, please be aware that baits can be transported to different areas by wildlife such as birds, which can sometimes pick them up and drop them outside of baiting areas. We recommend keeping your pet on a lead while active baiting is occurring in the area.
Veterinarian
Please note there is no permanent vet in the Shark Bay area, the closest vets are located in Carnarvon or Geraldton. There is a travelling vet:
Shark Bay Vet Clinic
Rick Fenny
P 0408936061
Geraldton
Geraldton Midwest Veterinary Clinic
117 Cathedral Road
P 08 9964 3671
Chapman Animal Hospital
74 NW Coastal Highway
P 08 9964 2828
Sanford Veterinary Clinic
163 NW Coastal Highway
P 08 9921 1797
Carnarvon
Coral Coast Vet Hospital
12 Bassett Way
P 08 9941 1155
Carnarvon Vet Hospital
318 Robinson Street
P 08 9941 1886