Shark Bay World Heritage Drive

Type: Drive | Region: Coral Coast | Difficulty: Easy

This self-drive trail takes in all the significant features that give Shark Bay its World Heritage Listing. Unique features include the largest sea grass beds in the world - providing food for the dugong (sea cow), the tiny cockleshells of Shell Beach, the stromatolites of Hamelin Bay and the dolphins at Monkey Mia.

Trail Details

Time and/or Distance

Up to 5 days. Distance is 160km

Access to the Trail

Air or bus to Monkey Mia. Drive to Overlander Roadhouse Suitable for 2WD vehicles

Facilities

Camping in the Shire of Shark Bay is restricted and designated to four areas and allowed overnight only. Permission must be obtained from the Visitor Centre

Access without assistance for the Disabled
BBQ Facilities
Camping
Lookouts
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Toilet Facilities for Disabled
Visitor Information Centre

Fees

National Park fees

Difficulty

Easy (suits majority of fitness and experience levels)

What to Pack

Group A items required.

Full large water bottle per person.
Sturdy shoes
Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions
Binoculars and camera (optional)

Prohibited

No pets in National Park areas

Trail Contact

Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre
Tel: +61 (0)8 9948 1590
Fax: +61 (0)8 99481599
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Web: http://www.sharkbayworldheritagedrive.com.au