Denham-Shark Bay
Denham is the main town in the area and received its name from Captain Henry Mangles Denham who charted the bay in 1858 in HMS Herald. Shark Bay area is one of Western Australia’s most loved and revered holiday destinations. Scores of visitors pour into the region each year not only for the opportunity to play with the friendly dolphins of Monkey Mia. Monkey mia is the home of the famous Dolphins and is only 25 kilometres from Denham. Monkey Mia is world renowned for the visiting dolphins which interact with humans. A visit to Monkey Mia is a must.
Visitors can enjoy the town’s easy going lay back life style. Several buildings have been built from the local shell block. The town has clean safe swimming beaches, restaurants and takeaway food outlets, boat ramp, resort, hotel, caravan parks, self contained villas and backpackers.
Lovely coastal villages are surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery at the Zuytdorp cliffs, Shell Beach and Cape Peron and unique natural phenomena such as the Hamelin Bay Stromatolites and Wooramel Seagrass Bank, habitat to many endangered species.
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Outback Coast And Gascoyne Region
With its safe swimming, spectacular diving and snorkeling, and lively marine life, the Outback Coast stretches from Shark Bay and its dolphins in the south to the whale sharks and corals of the Ningaloo Marine Park in the north. Though the region sees plenty of visitors year-round, winter is peak season, when caravanning Perthites park themselves along the sunny coast to wait out the cold weather down south.
Of the major coastal destinations between Perth and Exmouth, only Geraldton and Carnarvon are actually along Hwy 1. Kalbarri, Shark Bay, and Exmouth all require sig¬nificant detours. The routes
Moreton Bay
The forest of masts on Manly's tranquil marina promises smooth sailing on the crystal-clear waters of Moreton Bay. Here, at the mouth of the Brisbane River, a comfortable culture thrives in perpetual slow-motion. Across the bay, North Stradbroke Island offers wonderful snorkeling, diving, and swimming, while several other islands offer even more secluded, relaxed getaways. Although the area lacks pre-packaged fun, its lack of crowds and high-rises make Moreton Bay a mellow place to unwind.
Potts Point
Potts Point is one of the classier suburbs of inner Sydney, with a host of shops and restaurants for those special nights out. Potts Point is accessible to all things - the city, Harbour, Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens and many bars, nightclubs and cafes.
It's a great central location to start and finish your night. While your there, check out the surrounding suburbs of Woolloomooloo Bay, Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay.
Potts Point is at the tranquil lower end of Kings Cross, offers some fine examples of colonial and art deco architecture such as Elizabeth Bay House and Tusculum House.
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Bondi Beach
Australia’s most famous beach, is located in the suburb of Bondi, in the Municipality of Waverley, seven kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Bondi is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning the sound of breaking waves. There are Aboriginal Rock carvings on the northern end of the beach at Ben Buckler and south of Bondi Beach near McKenzies Beach on the coastal walk. Bondi Beach is approximately one kilometre long. The width of Bondi Beach averages 50m at the north end, widening out to 100m at the south end. It is the widest beach in the Sydney region.
William Bay National Park
William Bay National Park is renowned for its indswept granite rocks which have a striking primeval appearance. William Bay National Park has a complex of heathlands. This habitat is of special interest to the botanically inclined, as it contains many common karri forest species. Granite boulders and rocky shelves form much of the coastline between Greens Pool and Madfish Bay, extending 100 metres or more out to sea, and creating a reef which bears the brunt of heavy seas. Inside the reef, sheltered pools, channels and granite terraces create a fascinating seascape for beachcombing.
