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Wildlife on the road

Posted on 24 November 2017

It’s that time of year when woma pythons wriggle across the roads. Unfortunately three have already been run over between Denham and Monkey Mia. Please look out for these beautiful… Read More

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Watch out for hare-wallabies on Dirk Hartog Island

Posted on 19 October 2017

The Dirk Hartog Island National Park Ecological Restoration Project reached a significant milestone with a trial release of 24 native animals during the last week of August 2017. Twelve rufous-hare… Read More

Posted in Uncategorised, Wildlife news

School Holiday program at Monkey Mia

Posted on 19 September 2017

The Wonderfully Wild school holiday program is on again at Monkey Mia from 25 September to 6 October. Come and join the fun!

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About Shark Bay

The shoreline of Shark Bay has a ‘W’ shape formed by the Edel Land peninsula and Dirk Hartog Island to the west, Peron Peninsula in the centre, and the eastern coastal strip. Edel Land is typified by rocky limestone and long, white sand dunes.

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(08) 9948 2226

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Shark Bay District Office
63 Knight Terrace,
Denham WA 6357

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