Top Things to do in Denham
The 9 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Denham, Western Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Denham, Australia including Shark Bay, Ocean Park Aquarium, Francois Peron National Park, Shell Beach, Eagle Bluff, Little Lagoon, Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve, Stromatolites of Shark Bay, Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre.
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1. Shark Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 354 reviews
Reviewed By annettelaurie - Plymouth, United Kingdom
Shark Bay - We left Billabong Roadhouse and drove on up the Highway until we reached the turn off for Shark Bay, known to the local Malgana people as Gutharraguda, meaning two bays. It is a World Heritage listed site for its beauty and abundant prehistoric life forms, evolution in action and wildlife refuges. It is made up of the Francois Peron National Park, the Shark Bay Marine Park and Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve. Nearby is Shell Beach, a Discovery Centre, Eagle Bluff and a Discovery Trail - this is a great place for families - all the above is free and you get to see some amazing things and learn a little too. It is a sleepy little place but well worth driving from attraction to attraction over a couple of days.
2. Ocean Park Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 864 reviews
Watch the raw fury of sharks feeding from the safety of our observation decks by joining a guided tour of the park with a marine scientist, or relax with never ending ocean views at Ocean Park Cafe. We are famous for our fine quality coffee, delicious cake and fresh seafood meals!
Reviewed By mespirit1296 - Aveley, Australia
Had the awesome experience to witness the marine life within the aquarium, we had Josh as our guide who was super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and his passion about the marine life made learning about the creatures even more easier and having experienced the shark feeding was the highlight of the tour. After our tour we had a very tasty lunch on the boardwalk overlooking the ocean/bay. Would highly recommend visiting the place.
3. Francois Peron National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By E2144JDjuliew
Absolutely loved travelling around the park, everything from beaches, cliff faces, wildflowers, marine life, hot tub. We spent 8 hours in the park and only scratched the surface. so beautiful and so much to see. A definite must do!
4. Shell Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 722 reviews
Reviewed By 640JoB - Toowoomba, Australia
If your in this area you really should go and see this beach, quite amazing to be all shells, wear shoes they are sharp
5. Eagle Bluff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By Fazillah - Perth, Australia
Worth visiting.It is a Beautiful Cliff with Boardwalk overlooking a crystal clear water lagoon with sharks,tortoise etc.Bring a binoculars to appreciate the marine life because it is quite a distance between the boardwalk and water.
6. Little Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Perthygirl - Perth, Australia
Peaceful and pristine, a perfect spot to go with kids. We taught our young one how to use a fishing rod and even caught a small fish! It was lovely to set up the 4WD on the sand, pull out the awning and spend the afternoon playing in the water and on the sand. There are amenities there too. A lovely sunset marked the end of a relaxing day spent at the lagoon. You won’t regret a visit to this lagoon :)
7. Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By geoffandjan06 - Bridgetown, Australia
Hamelin Pool is only one of two places in the world where living marine Stromatolites are known to exist. A boardwalk has been constructed so you get a good view of them. A must if you are ever in Sharks Bay.
8. Stromatolites of Shark Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 433 reviews
Reviewed By BHW4006PP
...like the person who wrote the “Interesting...but” review below (PeterM). The stromatolites are truly fascinating; they exist just as their descendants did 3.5 billion years ago, and Shark Bay is one of the only (and arguably the best) place on Earth to see them alive still. These things literally created the Earth’s atmosphere and air you breathe so make sure you say thanks and don’t leave a 3-star review on tripadvisor
9. Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 189 reviews
Showcasing internationally inspired collections with today's interactive technology, the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre is a 'must see' on any travellers itinerary. Here you can discover the 'real' Shark Bay, full of natural wonders, world heritage, adventure and historic treasures of Dutch, English and French explorers from as early as 1616. The Centre celebrates Shark Bay's bio-diversity of eco-systems and explores the area's World Heritage listing, natural landscape, bays, islands, lagoons, marine and terrestrial landforms and animals. Shark Bay is one of only 16 sites worldwide that satisfy all four criteria for World Heritage listing, boasts 10% of the world dugong population, and is home to dolphins, whales, manta rays, turtles, sharks, fish species and rare marsupials. The Centre utilises artefacts, specimens, models, Photo Galleries, illustrations, dioramas and electronic media to introduce visitors to all the major features of Shark Bay, Indigenous and European culture, maritime and pastoral history, the flora and fauna of the region and much more. Exhibits include some of the very interesting and colourful stories of the residents of Shark Bay; interviews with scientists and DPAW officers; a timeline dating back from 1616 to the present, displaying an old map that Captain Dirk Hartog and William Dampier illustrated while on voyage around our bays; and artefacts from the Zuytdorp ship wreck lost in 1712. The centre is arranged in three galleries: Living Place, Mapping Place and Experiencing Place . The displays take you on a most amazing journey around Shark Bay and across time, in company and conversation with those who have been part of this extraordinary place.
Reviewed By Wally139 - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
A really worthwhile visit with excellent displays and informative videos explaining the history of the local environment with some ancient artefacts to help explain the stories behind the tales. A helpful visitors centre where you are able to purchase tickets for nearby Monkey Mia boat trips.
