2025 Monkey Mia Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Why is it not recommended to travel in Western Australia on your own? It's not just about inconvenient transportation; many niche attractions can't be fully explored, and you might encounter various pitfalls. Save this guide to understand how to allocate your time and plan your itinerary! 【✈️How to get to Western Australia】 ① Sydney direct flight → Perth: 5h ② Brisbane → Perth: 5.5h ③ Hong Kong direct flight → Perth: 7.5h 【❓How to travel in Western Australia】 Perth is recommended for 2-3 days, and the northern route is recommended for about 3-5 days. The attractions in Western Australia are relatively scattered, with the northern route being the most classic and convenient. Transportation in Western Australia is not very convenient, so it is recommended to rent a car or join a tour. 【🗺️Northern Route Attractions in Western Australia】 1⃣️ White Sand Dunes One side is the ocean, and the other side is the desert. You can also ride sand dune buggies and go sandboarding. 🏄🏼‍♂️Activities: Rent a sandboard for 10A$/person, sandboarding/dune buggy for 119A$/person 🚘Transportation: About 1.5h drive from Perth 2⃣️ Pinnacles Desert A unique landscape formed over millions of years, featuring bizarre limestone pillars. ⏰Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm 🎫Tickets: 17A$/car 🚘Transportation: About 2.5h drive from Perth 3⃣️ Lobster Shack A popular lobster restaurant located in the seaside town of Cervantes, recommended for trying a whole lobster. ⏰Hours: 11:00am-3:00pm 🚘Transportation: About 3h drive from Perth 4⃣️ Jurien Bay A seaside town with white sandy beaches and a curved jetty perfect for photos. ⏰Visit: 15-30min, ideal for photo ops 🚘Transportation: About 3.5h drive from Perth 5⃣️ Geraldton The largest coastal city in the Mid West region of Australia, recommended as an overnight stop. 🚘Transportation: About 2.5h drive from Jurien Bay Recommended attractions: ① St Francis Xavier Cathedral ② Geraldton Museum ③ HMAS Sydney II Memorial ④ Point Moore Lighthouse 6⃣️ Pink Lake Known as the "God's overturned palette," and the filming location for Jay Chou's MV "Pink Ocean." 📷Best spot: Pink Lake Lookout, Port Gregory Rd 🎫Tickets: Free ⏰Visit: 1h 7⃣️ Nature's Window An arch-shaped rock formation of red sandstone, with the nearby Kalbarri Skywalk offering stunning views. 🎫Tickets: 17A$/car ⏰Visit: 1h 📌Tips: Bring a fly net, as there are many flies. 8⃣️ Monkey Mia Located along Shark Bay, famous for encounters with wild dolphins. Emus, pelicans, and other animals are also commonly seen. ⏰Visit: Recommended between 7:45am-12:00pm, when dolphins appear daily. 🎫Tickets: 15A$/person 【🚘Recommended Tour Routes in Western Australia】 D1: Perth → Free time in the city D2: Perth → Lancelin White Sand Dunes → Pinnacles Desert → Lobster Shack → Greenough → Leaning Trees → Geraldton D3: Geraldton → Pink Lake → Jurien Bay → Perth D4: Rottnest Island day tour/Margaret River day tour

The dolphins really did come right up to the beach! There were also sea turtles swimming around.

Perth is a large city in western Australia, where a good balance between natural landscape and people's lives is preserved. The beautiful night view of Perth Harbour is a memorable experience for us. You can take a cruise like us to enjoy the view quietly from the sea and take photos 📷 as a souvenir. Of course, the most popular fish and chips in Australia must be ordered at every meal 😋😋. This time we drove all the way north, passing through the beautiful town of Geraldton and reaching Shark Bay #worldheritage 800km away in the north. There are wild dolphins here every morning, under the careful care and support of conservationists, and families and children are lucky enough to have an educational trip. The stone formations of the Pinnacles Desert, the pink sea-sky line of the Hutt Lagoon, the Window of the World and other endless beautiful scenery allow every traveler who comes to Western Australia to quietly enjoy and marvel at the beauty of nature. Perth is definitely a tourist city you can visit if you want to quietly appreciate the beauty of nature, but I would say this is just the starting point! !

#australiatrip ## Explore the Wonders of Shark Bay World Heritage Area 🇦🇺🦈 Shark Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Western Australia, is a natural wonder brimming with unique marine life and stunning landscapes. Visit the famous Shell Beach 🐚, composed entirely of tiny white shells, and enjoy its tranquil beauty (Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐). Discover the stromatolites at Hamelin Pool 🦠, living fossils that offer a glimpse into Earth’s ancient past. Encounter friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia 🐬, a highlight for many visitors. Explore the rugged landscapes of Francois Peron National Park 🌄, with its red cliffs, white beaches, and turquoise waters. **How to Reach:** Fly into Perth and drive approximately 8 hours north, or take a regional flight to Shark Bay Airport in Denham ✈️. Car rentals and guided tours are available for exploring the area. Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shark Bay is a must-visit for its unique natural attractions and rich marine life! 🌟 #shark #beachlife #flowerlover #shrakbay #songkran2024 #cherryblossom2024 #themepark #heritage #australia

Close up encounters with wild dolphins. Great experience to watch these intelligent creatures swim up to the shore, offering unforgettable photo opportunities and a chance to learn about dolphin behaviour from knowledgeable rangers. #MonkeyMia #perth #dolphins #westernaustralia #ExplorePerth

Stayed here just for one night, but a beautiful campsite, the beach is great, one side is shallow but the other is not, so you can choose where you prefer. We did se a few dolphins