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Monkey Mia

Shark Bay World Heritage region, Western Australia, Australia
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Swimming with dolphins
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Dunsborough Western Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This is one of the places you can't miss if your heading on a trip up north. The trip it is about 1 1/2 hours but its well worth it and there is decent accommodation in Denham or at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Rode into Monkey Mia & lucked in on arriving as a Dolphin feed was about to start... Heaps of people who refused to give up their spot to allow others to get a look... But did see a green turtle off the wharf. Decided to go for a cruise on board the Aristocrat with Chris & the other Chris. This... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The resort is very nice with a beautiful beach and crystal clear water. We traveled at a quieter time of year meaning that for the dolphin experience there was a maximum of 40 people on the shore, apparently in peak season it can reach well into the hundreds. The staff were very informative, it is no Sea World with jumping... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Booked a 2 night stay......wished it was 2 weeks!Upgraded to a beachfront villa as it was a quiet time and that was pure luxury.The deal included a full breakfast and one 3 course dinner.We had dolphins at 30 paces not to mention loads of other wild life.....birds,dugongs, turtles.It was well worth the long drive from Perth.Staff were incredibly helpful.We enjoyed... More

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Farnborough
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I visited Monkey Mia over 10 years ago to see the Dolphins. Trip advisor didnt exsist then, but now it does have decided to still write a review. It was a great experience and one I hope to do gain in my life time. The surroundings were beautiful and what more than dolphins swimming round your feet could you ask... More

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Bunbury, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We have just spent a week at the Monkey Mia Resort. Having visited previously and taken part in the dolphin feeding, this visit was purely self indulgent....no early rise to feed the dolphins! We did, however, enjoy one of several on offer wildlife cruises and saw not only dolphins but dugongs, rays, sea snakes, sharks and many more examples of... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We had a wonderful dolphin experience at Monkey Mia. We have previously fed dolphins on Moreton Island in QLD and Monkey Mia was a much more enjoyable experience as it had a much more natural feel to it. At Monkey Mia the focus is on the dolphins and their well being. Don't come here expecting to feed the dolphins -... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

If you want to get close and personal to wild dolphins, Monkey Mia in Shark Bay is the place to be. The 8.30 am show is very busy - so sleep in and go to a later show! The dolphins did turn up and were happy to have some chosen few feed them fish as the DEC staff introduced them... More

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Kingston on Murray, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

If you wish to see the dolphins at Monkey Mia I suggest you stay at the lovely sea side town of Denham 26 kms away. The resort is expensive and for the price you get a room with a bed and linen and a shared en-suite. No fridge no cups or glasses no toaster or cutlery.The Dolphins are an experience... More

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Perth, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

Over the Aust Day long weekend my b/f and I visited Shark Bay (Denham) and one of the mornings we went over to Monkey Mia to see the dolphins. I was warned the first feed of the day, around 8am, was the busiest and yes it was. We then got some brekkie at the resort and could see the dolphins... More

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