Day 2 : Hamelin Pool – Monkey Mia / Denham

This is part of the Perth to Broome series.

Hamelin Pool – Monkey Mia : 154kms/1h40m

Arrived at Ampol Overlander Roadhouse around 12pm. Too early to check in so we headed to Monkey Mia to see what the fuss was about.

We paid an entry fee to enter Monkey Mia Conservation Park (MMCP) in which RAC Monkey Mia is located. One does not need to be a hotel guest to enjoy the beautiful beach.

We saw brand new campervans/caravans lining up as we entered MMCP, like a scene from a war movie. “Too crowded” I told myself.

Things to do along the way
1. Monkey Mia – dolphin feeding
2. Golf at Boolbardie Country Club
3. Shark Bay Discovery Centre
4. Additional ideas from our friends at RAC

We missed out exploring more of Shell Beach and Little Lagoon due to time constraints.
Shark Bay Discovery Centre already closed as we passed by the quiet town of Denham.
It was dark when we reached our lodging at Ampol Overlander Roadhouse.

Tips
1. Dolphin feeding is mostly in the morning (8am ish). Not much to do after noon.
2. There is a cafe and convenience store at RAC Monkey Mia.
3. Fee to enter Monkey Mia is here.

Feels like our own private beach.
Lobby of RAC Monkey Mia.
Feels like our own private beach @ Monkey Mia Conservation Park.
Town of Denham.
Leaving Denham.
Might spend more time here next time.
Chasing light as we head back to Overlander Roadhouse.

Until then – stay hungry, stay safe.

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