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Dirk Hartog Island war die Stelle der ersten aufgezeichneten europäischen Landung auf australischem Boden. Kapitän Dirk Hartog, der am 25. Oktober 1616 auf der 'Eendracht' ankam, kündigte seine Ankunft an, indem er eine beschriftete Zinnplatte an einen hölzernen Posten an der Stelle, die jetzt als Kap-Inschrift bekannt ist, nageln. Eine Replik dieser Platte ist im Discovery Center zu sehen

The pristine condition of the Shark Bay Marine Park offers a perfect location for a multitude of water sports providing some of the best locations, conditions and outcomes anywhere in the world. 

Activities include:

Fishing - the Bay has excellent fishing and good facilities such as boat ramps and cleaning tables. Commercial charter boats operate regularly to take visitors to some of the best spots.

Diving and Snorkelling - there is an abundance of both hard and soft corals in Shark Bay as well as a huge range of marine wildlife. The spearfishing is also world class. 

Whale Watching - Large numbers of humpback whales - mothers and calfs - can be seen migrating through the Shark Bay coastal waters between June and mid October. It is spectacular to watch frolicking and breaching as the travel along the coast.

Shark Bay Dive and Marine Safaris specialise in scuba diving, snorkelling and scenic wildlife tours of Steep Point (the most western point of mainland Australia) and Dirk Hartog Island.

Kite surfing and Wind surfing - Large expanses of crystal clear shallow water and constant sea breezes and very uncrowded beaches make this the place to go. You may have to share the beach with some emus.

Shark Bay is a 4WD paradise with deep sand tracks leading to picturesque locations ideal for fishing, camping or just taking in the beauty.

The main areas involved are Francois Peron National Park, Steep point - the most western point of Western Australia - and Dirk Hartog Island. 

These locations require entry permits and in some cases have restrictions on the number of vehicles permitted at any one time.

Make sure you take an ample supply of water and let someone know where you are headed.

On the Deck Jeep Wrangler

This vehicle has been set up for the sand tracks of Shark Bay is available to any guest staying at he property.

It is equipped with recovery gear and an esky, beach towels allowing guests who have arrived with a 2WD to visit Francois Peron National Park.

This is not a vehicle hire but simply a loan car.

However the use will attract the following fees:

* cleaning              $40.00

* maintenance       $50.00

• insurance            $50.00

* registration          $30.00

Total                     $170.00 per day or $110.00 per half day.

These will be added to your accommodation costs.

Credit card details will also need to be provided to cover the $500.00 insurance excess if required

Drivers will need to be licenced and meet certain driving skill requirements. This is a manual transmission vehicle.

If you wish to book this fun package email us at deckie@westnet.com.au.

Commercial tour operators also offer half and full day packages to many of these locations. Make sure you book before you arrive as demand often exceeds capacity

Take the opportunity to view other fascinating wildlife like Dugong, Turtles, Sharks and sometimes sea snakes as you cruise the waters of Shark Bay Marine Park. You will also view the fantastic colours of Shark Bay where the desert meets the sea.

You have choice of a morning cruise, leaving after the dolphin feeds, or a sunset cruise just to take in the colours. "Shotover" will give you the sunset cruise for free if you buy a morning cruise and you do not have to take them both on the same day.

Verbringen Sie einen Tag bei Monkey Mia - nehmen Sie an den drei täglichen Delphin-Feeds am Morgen teil, und wählen Sie dann eine marine Wildlife Cruise, einen Besuch in unserem berühmten Black Pearl Farm, gehen Sie schnorcheln, probieren Sie etwas angeln oder einfach nur am Strand faulenzen. (26km)

Scenic-Flüge in der Shark Bay Gegend sind eine großartige Möglichkeit, um die wunderbaren Farben der Region zu nehmen. Sie sind von einem kurzen 20-minütigen Flug bis hin zu einer ganztägigen Tour zu einer von Coral Bay, Dirk Hartog Island, Abrolhos Inseln, Kalbarri, Wooleen Bahnhof und Mount Augustus. Die längeren Reisen sparen Sie die Mühe des Fahrens, Unterkunft Kosten und Zeit, Abschluss, was normalerweise Tage dauern würde an einem einzigen Tag erreicht werden. Shark Bay Aviation toller Service organisiert alles, so dass Sie nicht haben, eine Sache zu tun, einschließlich Transport zum Shark Bay Flughafen und auf dem Deck kostenlos. Für weitere Informationen und Buchungen besuchen Sie www.sharkbayaviation.com

Dieser wunderschöne schneeweiße Strand besteht aus Millionen von kleinen Schalen bis zu 10 Metern Tiefe und erstreckt sich über 70 Kilometer. An einem ruhigen Tag verwandelt sich der Ozean am Shell Beach in eine Palette der intensivsten Grüns und Blues - und das Wasser ist sehr salzig (Hyper-Saline) und macht es leicht, für diejenigen zu schwimmen, die keine starken Schwimmer sind. Die Schalen wurden einmal benutzt, um die Büromauern von Gebäuden in der Gegend zu bauen, von denen einige heute noch zu sehen sind.

Eagle Bluff is 19 km south of Denham and a short drive off the main road on an unsealed road - easily approached by a regular car. Take a walk on the boardwalk and see an amazing number of marine animals - sharks, rays and turtles with the naked eye, but even better with binoculars. It also offers great views over the bay to Useless Loop, where the large salt stocks are clearly visible. Eagle Bluff is best visited at low tide and when it is not very windy. Combine them with a visit to Shell Beach and Ocean Park for a good half-day excursion.

This natural wonder of Shark Bay, reachable from On the Deck by a dedicated walking trail, is more than just a pretty sight: it was once a land-locked saltpan that was inundated by the sea thousands of years ago, creating an unspoiled body of water that is now home to birds and fish.

Emus often come down to bath in the crystal clear waters on hot days,

The lagoon is well equiped with toilets, sun shelters and free BBQs

Can you imagine this being your town’s local swimming hole?

The Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre is located on the waterfront in Denham.

As an accredited Visitor Centre, they offer a one stop shop of information provided by local experts. Stock up on maps, get some ideas on the best things to see and do or book your tours or accommodation.

The Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre features informative displays covering every aspect of Shark Bay from the maritime history through to the region's World Heritage status.

Enjoy the wonders of Shark Bay through the multi-media displays and exciting exhibitions. Discover Dirk Hartog Island through the eyes of the early explorers. Be inspired by the diversity of fauna and flora, pearling, pastoral, indigenous, fishing, whaling, wilderness, marine wonders and history of World Heritage listing. Showcasing Shark Bay's natural wonders and place in history, the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre is an interactive and educational 'must do" for every visitor to the region.

Ocean Park ist ein preisgekröntes, umweltfreundliches Aquarium an den unberührten Ufern des Shark Bay Marine Parks. Ob die Wunder des Ozeans mit einer Führung durch das Aquarium, genießen spektakuläre Ausblicke aus Oceans Restaurant oder die Erkundung der Shark Bay World Heritage Area auf einer 4WD Tour, sind Sie sicher zu finden, dass Ocean Park wird ein Erlebnis im Gegensatz zu anderen.