Can you swim with dolphins at Monkey Mia?
The Monkey Mia Recreation Zone extends in an 800 metre radius around the end of the Monkey Mia jetty. The dolphin experience area is within that zone and is the only place where dolphins are fed. Boating, swimming and fishing are prohibited in the dolphin experience area.
Is Monkey Mia worth visiting?
Monkey Mia is really over rated. Tourist brochyres paint something fantastic but in reality it is just a typical beach and if you are lucky you may see a few trained dolhins that are expected to show up every day for feeding.
How much does it cost to enter Monkey Mia?
Monkey Mia Conservation Park offers up-close wildlife experiences and allows you to stand within metres of wild bottlenose dolphins which visit the shores every morning. Day entry fee of $10 per concession card holder to Monkey Mia Conservation Park.
Is it safe to swim at Monkey Mia?
The clear waters of Monkey Mia are suited to swimming and snorkelling but these activities are permitted only outside of the dolphin interaction area. When swimming, snorkelling or diving: Be aware of dangerous marine life, including sharks. Always swim, dive or snorkel with at least one other person.
Do you have to pay to see dolphins at Monkey Mia?
An entry fee must be paid to enter the reserve, but the dolphin interaction is free. Alternatively, visit the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre website for further information about the dolphins of Monkey Mia, feeding times, accommodation and tours.
Why is it called Monkey Mia?
Origin of the name The origin of Monkey Mia’s name is not really known. Some derive it from the schooner Monkey which supposedly anchored in Shark Bay in 1834 and the Aboriginal word mia for “house” or “home”, hence “Home of the Monkey”. The Aboriginal name for the Shark Bay region is Catharrugudu, meaning ‘Two Bays’.
What is the best time to go to Monkey Mia?
The best time to visit Shark Bay and Monkey Mia is anytime between April and October, when you can experience warm, sunny days with clear, blue skies.
What time of year is best to visit Monkey Mia?
The best time to visit Monkey Mia The best months for a swim in Monkey Mia, Australia, are February through May, with a perfect temperature – varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), and scarce rainfall.
Does Monkey Mia have TV reception?
For those who were in remote areas previously reliant on the Aurora analogue service, or simply suffered bad TV reception due to local interference, terrain or distance from the transmitter in Monkey Mia, you will now be able to receive free-to-air TV.
Why do they call it Monkey Mia?
History. Mia is the Aboriginal term for home or shelter, while the Monkey part of the name is allegedly derived from a pearling boat called Monkey that anchored at the now Monkey Mia in the late 19th century, during the days when pearling was an industry in the region.
What is the best time to visit Monkey Mia?
When should I go to Monkey Mia?
It is best to arrive early as dolphin experiences may finish well before noon. Although rare, there are days when the dolphins do not visit the beach. To enjoy the Monkey Mia dolphin experience: Please meet the rangers on the boardwalk for a briefing at 7:45am.