Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 1800 030 427;
www.monkey-mia.net
;
1/2½hr tours $45/80)
Cruise in comfort on this large cata-
maran, and you might see dugongs, dolphins and loggerhead turtles. You'll also stop off at
the
Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm
.
ADVENTURE TOUR
Wildsights
( 1800 241 481;
www.monkeymiawildsights.com.au
)
On the small
Shotover
catamaran you're close
to the action; 2½-hour wildlife cruises start from $79. There are also 1½-hour sunset
cruises ($39) and full-day 4WD trips to François Peron National Park ($195); discounts
are available for multiple trips.
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Sleeping & Eating
Monkey Mia is a resort and not a town, so eating and sleeping options are limited to the
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Self-catering is a good option.
RESORT
$$$
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort
( 1800 653 611;
www.monkeymia.com.au
; tent sites per person $15, van sites from $39, dm/d $30/89, garden units
$223, beachfront villas $315; )
Although the location is stunning, trying to cater for
all markets, including campers, backpackers, package and top-end tourists, is never a
great idea. The staff are friendly, and the backpacker 'shared en suites' are good value, but
the same can't be said of the top-end rooms. This place gets seriously crowded and at
times sounds like a continuous party. The restaurant has sensational water views but
bland, overpriced meals, while the backpacker bar has cheaper food and liquored-up back-
packers.
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Getting There & Away
There is no public transport to Monkey Mia from Denham. If you stay at Bay Lodge in
Denham, you can use its shuttle but it only runs alternate days. Your other options are hir-
ing a car or bicycle.
