Shark Bay

"Unfortunately I haven't seen sharks in SHARK BAY. I know, I was disappointed too. I can tell you that I haven't seen any shark on my Australian Roadtrip neither did I see snakes or dangerous spider so if this is your reason to not go to Australia you'd better come up with a different excuse. SHARK BAY is a short drive to MONKEY MIA that most people know and put on their itinerary to spot the "wild dolphins" in their natural habitat but it has a lot more to offer. 1. Go to MONKEY MIA to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. They do feed the dolphins to be fair so I don't know if i can call it a real natural habitat. They say they feed them only a third of the food they need but still.... I am a bit skeptical on this but on the other hand it is quite nice to see them on such a close encounter. Try to kayak or rent a peddle boat while you are there and maybe the dolphins come and say hello as they keep on roaming around the area. NOTE: Separate fees apply for entry to Monkey Mia Reserve and are payable at the park. Day entry passes purchased at other parks and extended period passes are not valid. You can pay for that pass at the entry or use the link below. Price for an adult is 15$ - 5$ for a child - 10$ if you have a concession and 35$ for a family of 2 and 2 children. . 2. Visit HAMELIN POOL home to the most diverse and abundant examples of stromatolites in the world. Also referred to as ‘living fossils’, stromatolites are living representatives of life over 3500 million years ago when there was no other complex life on Earth. NOTE: the boardwalk is currently closed because it was damaged during Cyclone Seroja and due to reopen in late-2023. The stromatolites can still be seen from the Hamelin Pool quarry, however the view is limited . 3. Make a stop at SHELL BEACH. One of the characteristics that limits life in the waters is hyper salinity. As with Hamelin Pool, the combination of high evaporation and the limiting water flow causes the water here to be twice as salty as the sea. As the name implies the beach at Shell Beach is made up a trillions of tiny shells. A perfect picture opportunity as it has something. . 4. Go to the EAGLE BLUFF LOOKOUT to spot some DUGONGS ( love those ridiculous cute animals ). You find some bottlenose dolphins, turtles or humpback whales if you are lucky and the season is right. . 5. Take a quick stop at LITTLE LAGOON. These quiet waters are perfect for people who like tranquility. . 6. People who drive a 4WD can explore FRANCOIS PERON NATIONAL PARK. some parts are also accessible by 2WD but make sure to visit the visitor centre to see the current conditions as they are weather dependent. "