# Shark Bay Eco Tours > Explore the Wild Side of Shark Bay ## Posts - [Francois Peron National Park: The Complete Shark Bay Guide](https://sharkbayecotours.com/francois-peron-national-park-the-complete-shark-bay-guide/): Ten minutes north of Denham, the bitumen ends. The red dirt begins. Francois Peron National Park is Shark Bay at its wildest. Rolling red dunes. Rust-coloured cliffs. Water so turquoise it barely looks real. It’s one of the most photographed corners of the World Heritage Area. It’s also one of the most rewarding to actually get into. Here’s what to know before you go, whether you’re self-driving or joining a Francois Peron National Park tour. Track Conditions: What to Expect Francois Peron is a high-clearance 4WD park, full stop. The tracks are soft, deep sand, with stretches of beach driving along […] - [The Gentle Giants of Shark Bay: Everything You Need to Know About Dugongs](https://sharkbayecotours.com/dugongs-of-shark-bay/): If there’s one animal that visitors to Shark Bay hope to see above all others, it’s the dugong. These gentle, seagrass-grazing marine mammals are one of the true icons of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area — and for good reason. Shark Bay is home to one of the largest and most stable dugong populations on Earth, making it one of the best places in the world to spot one in the wild. Here’s everything you need to know about these fascinating “sea cows” before your next Shark Bay adventure. A Species Under Pressure Dugongs are listed as vulnerable to extinction, […] - [Things to Know Before You Visit Shark Bay, Western Australia](https://sharkbayecotours.com/things-to-know-before-you-visit-shark-bay-western-australia/): Shark Bay sits at the westernmost point of the Australian mainland, and it doesn’t feel like anywhere else. Turquoise shallows meet rust-red dunes, wild dolphins swim right up to the shore, and some of the oldest living organisms on Earth are still quietly growing in a bay you can walk right up to. It’s one of only a handful of places on the planet to earn UNESCO World Heritage status on all four natural criteria — for its wildlife, its landscapes, its ecological processes, and its living fossils. If you’re planning a trip, here’s what to know before you go — […] ## Pages - [Field Notes](https://sharkbayecotours.com/field-notes/): SHARK BAY FIELD NOTES Field notes from our years of first-hand experience in the Shark Bay region. Discover local knowledge, expert insights, activities, adventures, wildlife and more through our blog-style information hub. - [Stay And Explore](https://sharkbayecotours.com/stay-and-explore/): STAY AND EXPLORE SHARK BAY Your Base for Adventure Stay in the heart of Denham, then spend your days exploring the landscapes, wildlife and waters of the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. EXPLORE THE WHITEHOUSE DENHAM The Whitehouse Denham joined the Ocean Park family in early 2026, bringing together boutique accommodation and unforgettable Shark Bay experiences in one place. Located in the heart of Denham, The Whitehouse offers four unique, ocean-inspired self-contained suites, designed for couples, solo travellers and small groups looking for a comfortable and relaxed base from which to explore Shark Bay. With the foreshore just steps away and […] - [Shark Bay Eco Tours Digital Brochure](https://sharkbayecotours.com/shark-bay-eco-tours-digital-brochure/): DIGITAL BROCHURE Everything you need to choose your Shark Bay experience—tour options, key info, and instant booking links. Full Day Steep Point & Dirk Hartog Island Marine Safari Explore the best of Shark Bay Marine Park above and below the water. Cruise to Steep Point, the Zuytdorp Cliffs and Dirk Hartog Island, with stops at pristine snorkel sites along the South Passage and coastline. Keep an eye out for dolphins, dugongs, turtles, sharks and rays year-round, with humpback whales often seen from July to November. BOOK NOW Francois Peron National Park 4×4 Tour Francois Peron National Park 4×4 Tour: Discover the […] - [Shoreline](https://sharkbayecotours.com/shoreline/): SHORELINE BY SHARK BAY ECO TOURS YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS WITH A SHORELINE COFFEE Kick off your Shark Bay adventure at Shoreline—the welcoming heart of Shark Bay Eco Tours in Denham, where great coffee, fresh food, and local knowledge come together. As the official Shark Bay Eco Tours booking office and café, Shoreline is the go-to spot for specialty 5 Senses Coffee, expertly brewed on our state-of-the-art Synesso machine. Pair your coffee with a daily selection of toasties, wraps, croissants, and muffins, all made fresh in limited numbers for the best quality. More than just a place to grab a bite, Shoreline is […] - [Kiosk](https://sharkbayecotours.com/kiosk/): Book your shark bay adventure tour Follow the blue for boat excursions. Follow the orange for 4×4 adventures Please note all tours are subject to minimum numbers and weather conditions steep point & dirk Hartog island marine safari Learn more Francois Peron full day 4×4 tour Learn more scuba dive shark bay Learn more Snorkel the Stromatolites Learn more Steep Point Private 4×4 Tour Learn more dirk Hartog island 4×4 tour Learn more Aquarium Shark dive Experience Learn more Sunset cruise Learn more scenic whale watching cruise (seasonal) Learn more For aquarium tours please go to the counter - [Oceans Newsletter](https://sharkbayecotours.com/oceans-newsletter/): Join The Oceans Newsletter Receive updates on research and other projects in Shark Bay. As well as exclusive discounts on our Shark Bay Adventure Tours! Enjoy a welcome discount of 10% off any tour by Shark Bay Eco Tours when you sign up to receive the newsletter! Subscribe You have been successfully Subscribed! Ops! Something went wrong, please try again. - [Thank You](https://sharkbayecotours.com/thank-you/): THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING - [name the manta](https://sharkbayecotours.com/name-the-manta/): id’d on 17/09/24 name the manta This large female manta ray was photographed by our photographer Jake. This will be the 5th manta ray ID’d in the waters of Shark Bay by Jake, and we’re looking to you for a name! She was a bout 3m wide, had distinct mating scars on her wing tips, and had a curious personality! - [Scenic Whale Watching Tour](https://sharkbayecotours.com/scenic-whale-watching-tour/): scenic whale watching tour Whales in the Wild Experience whale watching in Shark Bay as humpback whales return to the warm waters of Western Australia. Enjoy spectacular coastal scenery and unforgettable encounters in the wild. Book Your whale watching tour scenic whale watching tour Whales in the Wild Experience whale watching in Shark Bay as humpback whales return to the warm waters of Western Australia. Enjoy spectacular coastal scenery and unforgettable encounters in the wild. Book Your whale watching tour 5 Hour Cruise Humpback Whales Sunset On The Water Departing Denham, cruise through the spectacular waters of Shark Bay in search […] - [Private Charters](https://sharkbayecotours.com/private-charters/): Private charters Freedom to adventure Want to go off script from our usual tours? Do a tour your way and go to the places YOU want to go! PARTIES & EVENTS Have a birthday or significant occasion you want to celebrate? Spend it in style cruising the sheltered waters of Shark Bay. private cruises Escape the crowds and jump on our vessels for a private adventure in the waters of Shark Bay World Heritage Area! or whatever you can think of! Adventure & explore the bay your way Sometimes you may want to go off script, celebrate a significant event or […] - [Refund and Cancellation Policy](https://sharkbayecotours.com/refund-and-cancellation-policy/): Refund Policy for Shark Bay Eco Tours   For cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the tour date, Shark Bay Eco Tours will provide customers with a full refund, minus a 10% booking fee. Cancellations made more than 8 days but less than 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made less than 8 days prior to the tour date. Failure to attend on the agreed date, time, and place may result in no refund. Shark Bay Eco Tours reserves the right to alter routes, vehicles, vessels, and tour times when necessary. Concession Rate Policy Concession rates are available to holders […] - [Aquarium Shark Dive](https://sharkbayecotours.com/aquarium-shark-dive/): SHARK DIVE EXPERIENCE OCEAN PARK AQUARIUM BOOK NOW LEARN MORE About the Experience DIVE WITH SHARKS IN THE OCEAN PARK AQUARIUM SHARK LAGOON The Shark Dive Experience is suitable for first time or certified divers. Get a front row seat and see sharks underwater – no cages – just up close and personal with the sharks. Experience the thrill of diving with the ocean’s apex predator in WA’s largest aquarium shark lagoon. The species of shark you may encounter include tiger sharks, lemon sharks and sandbar sharks as well as many other species of fish including cobia, giant trevally, golden trevally, […] - [Sunset Wildlife Cruise](https://sharkbayecotours.com/sunset-wildlife-cruise/): scenic whale watching tour Where the Day Meets the Sea Experience the magic of Shark Bay as the sun begins to set, cruising across calm waters while keeping watch for wildlife along the way. Book Your sunset cruise scenic whale watching tour Where the Day Meets the Sea Experience the magic of Shark Bay as the sun begins to set, cruising across calm waters while keeping watch for wildlife along the way. Book Your sunset cruise 2.5 Hour Relaxed Evening on the Water Spectacular Shark Bay Sunsets Sit back, relax and take in the changing colours of the sky as the […] - [Steep Point Private 4x4 Tour](https://sharkbayecotours.com/steep-point-private-4x4-tour/): steep point private tour Explore the remote beauty of Steep Point on a private 4×4 adventure, travelling through rugged coastal tracks, dramatic cliffs and untouched landscapes at the edge of Shark Bay. BOOK NOW ABOUT THE TOUR The landscape at Steep Point is in stark contrast to the neighbouring Peron Peninsula. Here, limestone dominates the coastline, forming the dramatic Zuytdorp Cliffs—an unbroken wall stretching over 180km from Kalbarri down to the remote reaches of False Entrance. All your dietary needs are well catered for, with morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea included throughout the day. From these towering cliffs, enjoy sweeping […] - [Snorkel the Stromatolites](https://sharkbayecotours.com/snorkel-the-stromatolites/): SNORKEL THE STROMATOLITES PRIVATE TOUR Snorkel with the ancient Shark Bay stromatolites on a private half-day tour, combining calm-water snorkelling with fascinating local interpretation in the World Heritage Area. BOOK NOW ABOUT THE TOUR Our most exclusive experience is a Stromatolite snorkel tour in Shark Bay, taking you to the ancient living formations of Hamelin Pool in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Step back in time and swim alongside the oldest living organisms on Earth—with one of the only operators in Australia currently licensed to conduct snorkelling tours with the stromatolites. This tour also includes a unique 4WD adventure to some […] - [Dive Shark Bay](https://sharkbayecotours.com/dive-shark-bay/): SCUBA DIVING SHARK BAY DISCOVER THE WORLD BELOW Explore the underwater world of Shark Bay, diving remote reefs, bommies, caves and crystal-clear waters around Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island. Discover abundant marine life and spectacular underwater landscapes on guided dive charters with Shark Bay’s only PADI dive centre. Book Your Dive Tour SCUBA DIVING SHARK BAY DISCOVER THE WORLD BELOW Explore the underwater world of Shark Bay, diving remote reefs, bommies, caves and crystal-clear waters around Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island. Discover abundant marine life and spectacular underwater landscapes on guided dive charters with Shark Bay’s only PADI dive […] - [Cape Inscription (Dirk Hartog Island) 4x4 Tour](https://sharkbayecotours.com/cape-inscription-dirk-hartog-island-4x4-tour/): cape inscription Private 4×4 tour Join us as we take you on a full day immersive experience where you will learn all about the first Europeans setting foot on Australian soil and see a replica of the pewter plate at the iconic Cape Inscription itself! BOOK NOW ABOUT THE TOUR Discover one of Australia’s most remote and historically significant destinations on our private Cape Inscription tour to Dirk Hartog Island. This full-day experience takes you deep into the Shark Bay World Heritage Area to stand where the first recorded Europeans arrived on Australian soil, with the chance to see the replica […] - [Contact Form](https://sharkbayecotours.com/contact-form/): Full Name* Phone Number* Email* What tour are you enquiring about?* Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island Marine SafariFrnacois Peron Full Day 4×4Dive Shark Bay (Scuba Diving)Sunset CruiseScenic Whale Watching Private ToursSomething else Message* Submit Great! We’ve received your information and our team will be in touch shortly! Please note our office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. We couldn’t process your submission. Please retry - [Boats](https://sharkbayecotours.com/the-fleet/boats/) - [About Us](https://sharkbayecotours.com/about-us/): Get to know us ABOUT US The Ocean Park family has been in Shark Bay for over 20 years. The Aquarium first began as an aquaculture centre for pink snapper which opened in July 2000, with 2 full time staff who also ran tours of small display aquaria. Over the years the Aquarium has grown and grown, now with 14 total tanks and new developments constantly in the works. Shark bay dive and marine safaris Now under the Shark Bay Eco Tours name, the Ocean Park family set up Shark Bay Dive to explore the vast oceans Shark Bay has to […] - [4 Wheel Drives](https://sharkbayecotours.com/the-fleet/4-wheel-drives/) - [The Fleet](https://sharkbayecotours.com/the-fleet/): The fleet OUR BOATS Click to view our vessels OUR 4X4s Click to view our vehicles woomarangee We have two vessels that operate our Marine Safari. For groups of up to 12 Adults we use “Woomerangee” our purpose built 11m power catamaran. The fastest and most comfortable cat in the bay “Wooma” is perfectly designed for smaller groups and allows easy access in and out of the water. Wooma has a single marine toilet, comfortable bench seating and protection from the elements. Woomarangee is our purpose built dive vessel, suitable for groups of of up to 10 divers with plenty of […] - [Contact](https://sharkbayecotours.com/contact/): frequently asked questions If we DID NOT ANSWER YOU QUESTION HERE, USE THE BUTTON BELOW TO GO TO OUR CONTACT FORM! Still have questions? General Inquiries Do you cater for dietary requirements? We definitely do – we run a full restaurant at the aquarium so have a large range and try our best to cater for everyone Do the tours come with food and drink? Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island marine safari, Dive Shark Baymorning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, water, soft drink and hot drinks are included, alcohol is available for purchase after snorkelling or diving. Sunset wildlife cruise and […] - [Francois Peron 4x4 Tour](https://sharkbayecotours.com/francois-peron-4x4-tour/): FRANCOIS PERON NATIONAL PARK 4X4 TOUR Where Red Sand Meets Turquoise Water Venture deep into Francois Peron National Park on a full-day 4WD adventure through some of Shark Bay’s most spectacular and remote landscapes. Travel across iconic red sand tracks, discover hidden coastal gems and experience the incredible contrast of rugged wilderness meeting crystal-clear turquoise waters. Book Your 4×4 tour FRANCOIS PERON NATIONAL PARK 4X4 TOUR Where Red Sand Meets Turquoise Water Venture deep into Francois Peron National Park on a full-day 4WD adventure through some of Shark Bay’s most spectacular and remote landscapes. Travel across iconic red sand tracks, discover […] - [Steep Point Marine Safari](https://sharkbayecotours.com/steep-point-marine-safari/): STEEP POINT & DIRK HARTOG ISLAND MARINE SAFARI Discover Shark Bay’s Wild Side Explore the remote coastline of Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island on a full-day marine safari through crystal-clear waters, untouched beaches and some of Western Australia’s most incredible wildlife. Book Your Marine Safari STEEP POINT & DIRK HARTOG ISLAND MARINE SAFARI Discover Shark Bay’s Wild Side Explore the remote coastline of Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island on a full-day marine safari through crystal-clear waters, untouched beaches and some of Western Australia’s most incredible wildlife. Book Your Marine Safari Expert Local Guides Year Round Wildlife Encounters Snorkelling Included […] - [Scuba Courses & Experiences](https://sharkbayecotours.com/scuba-courses/): Scuba diving courses, experiences and gear hire Shark Bay Eco Tours is the only dive centre in Shark Bay, offering PADI scuba courses, guided dive experiences, and scuba gear hire in Denham for visitors exploring the Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Whether you’re learning to dive for the first time, refreshing your skills, or looking for your next underwater adventure, our local team of PADI Professionals will get you kitted up, briefed properly, and diving with confidence. From beginner certifications through to continuing education, plus flexible equipment hire for certified divers, we make it easy to plan your scuba diving in Shark […] - [Home](https://sharkbayecotours.com/): Shark bay, western australia shark bay Eco Tours bOOK YOUR ADVENTURE Welcome to Shark Bay eco tours Discover Shark Bay with a team that blends adventure with expert local knowledge. Our eco tours in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area are designed to help you connect with the wildlife, landscapes, and stories that make this place globally significant. Want to learn more about who we are and what we do? Use the button below to go to About Us. learn more STAY AND EXPORE PACKAGES Make the most of your time in Shark Bay with our Stay & Explore packages. 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