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Before you go
Your trip to Denham.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Denham – Western Australia Destination Shark Bay — Denham; Kalbarri about 830 km from Perth
How to get there
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Shark Bay Airport (MJK) Denham · 5 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Shark Bay Airport is about 5 km away, with flights from Perth. By car it’s roughly 830 km from Perth and about 370 km from Kalbarri.
How many days
Two or three days: Monkey Mia in the morning, Shell Beach and Eagle Bluff in one day, and François Peron on another.
When to go
From May to October, with warm days and cool nights. Summer is very hot and windy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for Monkey Mia, Shell Beach and Eagle Bluff. For François Peron National Park you need a 4x4 vehicle or an organized tour. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
2 days in Denham
Day 1
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Morning
Monkey Mia
Go early to Monkey Mia to see the dolphins arriving at the beach.
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Afternoon
Eagle Bluff and Shell Beach
Stop at the Eagle Bluff lookout and continue to Shell Beach, the shell shore.
Day 2
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All day
Francois Peron
Take a 4x4 tour through François Peron National Park to Cape Peron.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Denham?
See the Monkey Mia dolphins, visit Shell Beach and the Eagle Bluff lookout, and do 4x4 tours in François Peron National Park.
How far is Monkey Mia from Denham?
About 25 km, roughly a 20-minute drive.
Is Denham the westernmost town in Australia?
It is considered the country’s westernmost town.
Can you see the Hamelin Pool stromatolites?
The viewing boardwalk was damaged by a cyclone; check whether it has reopened before you go.