About this place
Enjoy a day visit or stay longer and enjoy this special part of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area.
The best way to see dolphins is to join one of the morning dolphin viewing experiences. Dolphins visit the beach more frequently in the early morning when they are offered small amounts of fish. They often return in the afternoons to hunt fish in the shallows. Please respect the dolphins by never touching or approaching them.
The clear waters of Monkey Mia are suited to swimming and snorkelling but these activities are permitted only outside of the dolphin interaction area.
A boat ramp is provided for access to the waters of Shark Bay Marine Park. No boating is allowed in the dolphin interaction area. There is a five-knot speed zone 200m each side of the jetty and extending 300m offshore. Please don’t feed the dolphins.
Camping is not permitted in the Monkey Mia parking area. The RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort has full accommodation facilities.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
When swimming, snorkelling or diving:
- Be aware of dangerous marine life, including sharks.
- Always swim, dive or snorkel with at least one other person.
- Be aware of boats in the vicinity.
- Wear a hat and sunscreen and carry drinking water, especially during the hotter months of the year.
Gallery
From Italy to Monkey Mia: a volunteer story
Simonetta and Piero Di Robertus travel all the way from Italy to volunteer at Monkey Mia. See why they keep coming back.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact monkeymiavolunteers@dbca.wa.gov.au. Please note that the minimum volunteering commitment is five days.
A special experience, designed for the dolphins
Discover what we are doing to help protect the dolphins at Monkey Mia.
Facilities
Toilet
Boat ramp
Activities
Nature photography
Plants, wildlife and fungi
In this fragile ecosystem, the coastal dunes and sandplain are easily eroded.
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience.
Traditional Owners
Monkey Mia Conservation Park is jointly managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the Malgana Aboriginal Corporation as part of the State Government's Plan for Our Parks initiative. For more information, please visit Plan for Our Parks.
