Monkey Mia

Visit Monkey Mia on our Perth to Monkey Mia Tours

In Western Australia up the coast is Monkey Mia, which is internationally famous as a place where dolphins have interacted with humans for the last 40 years. The dolphins come in to be fed every day by local rangers who supervise the tourists who flock to see the wild dolphins when they come into the shallows.

Monkey Mia is located 800 kilometers north of Perth, Western Australia. The sheltered waters of the bay provide excellent conditions for the resident bottlenose dolphin population.

The small town of Monkey Mia is fringed by a Marine Park which reflects its status as a place rich with sea life. Monkey Mia was formerly a pearling port but now the dolphin-related and general tourist infrastructure is the main reason why people visit the town. In its own right, without the dolphins, the area is a beautiful seaside setting.

Monkey Mia got the name from Mia the Aboriginal term for home or shelter. The Monkey part of the name is allegedly derived from a pearling boat called Monkey that anchored at the now Monkey Mia in the late 19th century, during the days when pearling was an industry in the region.

For more information on traveling the West Coast check out some of our helpful blogs;

• Top 7 things to do in Perth
• Swimming with the Whale Sharks

Monkey Mia tours from Perth

Our Perth to Monkey Mia tours are very popular. The 4 day Perth to Monkey Mia is a perfect weekend away from Perth. We visit Monkey Mia on our Perth to Exmouth 6 day tour and our 7 day Perth to Exmouth return tour. We stay overnight at Monkey Mia Resort. Situated on the beach within walking distance of the Dolphin Interaction area you will be able to head out in the morning to watch the Dolphins come in. You can be lucky enough to swim there and see some Dolphins anytime.

When is the best time to visit Monkey Mia?

Visit Monkey Mia year-round as the Dolphins come into the bay daily. The best months to visit for a swim in Monkey Mia, Australia, are February through May.

Join us for our Perth to Monkey Mia tours today!