RV TRAVEL
Dirk Hartog Island NP . ( Pic : Tourism Western Australia .)
DIRK HARTOG ISLAND NP
It would be a shame to go all that way and not proceed to Dirk Hartog Island National Park . There are several camping and accommodation options , which must be booked through Dirk Hartog Island Lodge .
On your way back from your 4WD adventures , you might want to spend a few nights at Nanga Bay Resort on sealed Shark Bay Road . This caravan park sits on the shore of the eastern edge of Shark Bay Marine Park , and while the term ' resort ' involves a touch of hyperbole , it remains a nice park that gives you the chance to relax on a beach with satin-smooth waters . A short 10km along is Shell Beach : most certainly worth a look .
Continuing north toward Denham , there are several worthwhile stops with beachside campgrounds at Whalebone and Fowler ' s Camp followed by a lookout at Eagle Bluff . The campgrounds require a $ 15 entry permit , there are no facilities , and you may only stay at a single site for 24 hours .
Denham gives you more options for longer stays . From here , you can catch that day trip to Dirk Hartog Island . You can also spend the better part of a morning or afternoon at Ocean Park , a large aquarium with a variety of local marine-life including , of course , sharks . Smaller tanks also include some of the locals .
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