Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ocean Restaurant
(
www.oceanpark.com.au
;
Shark Bay Rd; mains $19-32; 9am-5pm; )
The most refined lunch in
Shark Bay also comes with the best view. Inside Ocean Park, overlooking turquoise wa-
ters, you can choose from mouth-watering tapas, all-day brekkies or tantalising local sea-
food dishes. Fully licensed.
CAFE
$$
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Drinking
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Shark Bay Hotel
( 08-9948 1203;
www.sharkbayhotelwa.com.au
; 43 Knight Tce; 10am-late)
Sunsets are dynamite from
the beer garden of the mainland's most westerly pub (dinner $22 to $38).
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Information
There are ATMs at Heritage Resort and Shark Bay Hotel, and internet access at the
CRC
(
08-9948 1787; 67 Knight Tce;
)
and post office.
Department of Environment & Conservation
( 08-9948 1208;
www.dec.gov.au
; 61-63 Knight Tce;
8am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Park passes and information.
Shark Bay Home Page
(
www.sharkbay.org.au
)
Great information, interactive maps and download-
able permits.
Shark Bay Visitor Centre
( 08-9948 1590;
www.sharkbayvisit.com
; 53 Knight Tce; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-4pm Sat & Sun)
The very informative staff handle accommodation and tour bookings and
issue bush-camping permits for South Peron. Located in the foyer of the Shark Bay World
Heritage Discovery Centre.
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François Peron National Park
Covering the whole peninsula north of Denham is an area of low scrub, salt lakes and red
sandy dunes, home to the rare bilby, mallee fowl and woma python. There's a scattering
of rough
camp sites
(per person $7)
alongside brilliant white beaches, all accessible via 4WD
(deflate tyres to 20psi). Don't miss the fantastic
Wanamalu Trail
(3km return), which follows
the cliff top between Cape Peron and Skipjack Point, from where you can spot marine life
in the crystal waters below. Those with 2WD can enter only as far as the old
Peron
