Things to Do in Shark Bay

Book a scenic flight over the bay to see the patchwork of seagrass beds and marine life from above (from ~$150 AUD)

Explore Francois Peron National Park by 4WD — red dunes, turquoise bays, and the hot tub at the Peron Heritage Precinct

Kayak or SUP Big Lagoon in Francois Peron NP — spot dugongs, dolphins, and turtles in calm waters

Snorkel at Bottle Bay or Gregories reef shelf within Francois Peron NP

Swim and collect shells at Shell Beach — 110 km of shells up to 10 metres deep

Take a wildlife cruise from Monkey Mia to spot dugongs, dolphins, manta rays, and sea turtles (from ~$80 AUD)

Take in Eagle Bluff lookout for panoramic views of sharks, rays, and dugongs in the shallows below (free)

Walk the Hamelin Pool boardwalk to see living stromatolites — the oldest life forms on Earth (free with park pass)

Walk the Wulyibidi Yaninyina trail at Monkey Mia — 1.5 km loop over dunes and along the beach

Watch the Monkey Mia dolphin feeding — rangers brief at 7:45 am, dolphins visit between 7:45 am and midday (park entry ~$15 AUD per adult)