What's in a name?



No one can remember how Monkey Mia came by its strange sounding name...It's been suggested that it's a combination of the name of colonial survey ship " The Monkey" which visited in 1830 and an Aboriginal word Mia - meaning place or home - whatever its origins - no one will ever forget their first view of the Bay and the spectacular contrast of sky, crystal clear water, white sand beaches and dark red hinterland.

The Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort overlooks the famous Dolphin Beach and provides a full range of accomadation. Camping - Backpack areas - Caravanpark - Family Homes and Luxuray Motel style beachfround villia's.

A truly special place on earth.

The Famous Dolphins of Monkey Mia

Wonderful things started happening in the early 60s whin a pod of Bottle Nosed Dolphins began what has become a daily ritual of swimming into the clear shallows to delight visitors with their intelligence and grace.

Come to Monkey Mia and enjoy a close encounter of a most remarkable kind.

Make a commitment to spend quality time in the heart of the Shark Bay World Heritage Region of Western Australia.

Ask your travel agent for more details or E Mail us for a commprehensive infomation kit. E Mail - monkeymia@rts.com.au

Dolphins:

The Dolphins of Monkey Mia are wild creatures free to come and go as they please. Whilst it is very rare for them not to visit the beach daily, the Resort makes no guarantee.

TOURS & EXCURSIONS

There is so much more to see in the Shark Bay World Heritage Region. Under the direction of our Resident naturalist, we have selected a variety of touring and cruise options for visitors.

As some of these programmes are seasonal, please enquire at the time of booking your accommodation for details, departure times and prices.



 Dolphin Watch cruise:

The magnificent 48 passenger sailing catamaran "SHOTOVER" sails from the Resort on "Dolphin Watch" cruises every day. From as little as $24 per adult.