Monkey Mia

Many people have told me - Monkey Mia is over rated and avoid it.  The actual place is a resort located +- 20kms from Denham, the nearest town. It's very much a couples resort and I felt the odd one out. The beaches are perfect and you get a chance to have dolphin swim next to you. The only downside, is the area is called Shark Bay. Yep - Tiger Sharks are common.

Scene from Jaws. Don't go in the water!!!!

During the afternoon, the dolphins came in and socialised with eachother as swimmers where in the water. You could stay in the water, but could not touch them or swim. Just stand still and admire. They came in between the people in the water and did their own thing. 

HEY - Feed me!!

The volunteer ranges getting ready to the feed the dolphins. Only 5 dolphins are fed by ranges and they are given minimal fish to ensure they go out and hunt for their food. ie don't loose their natural knowledge to hunt. The ranges pick a bystander and they get to put a small fish into the mouth of the dolphin. I was not picked. :(

Lemon Sharks being fed at the aquarium near Denham. Very informative tour. 

Beach at Monkey Mia. Perfect.

I have seen several snakes on this trip. All whilst in the car. I had stopped on most occasions for a pic, but they all scurried away, except for this bloke. Raised up ready to strike, but I felt safe in my car. No idea what snake it is.

Stumpy Lizards all over the roadside. You played dodgems on the road to avoid them. Many did not make it, but I never it one. These stumpy tailed lizards are much quicker than the  usual blue tongued lizard. 

Lookout view from a place between Carnarvon and Monkey Mia. Very desolate country. 

Hamelin Pools. Stromatolites. These rock features grow 0.3 mm per year.