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Wulyibidi Yaninyina Trail, Monkey Mia, Shark Bay Wulyibidi Yaninyina Trail, Monkey Mia, Shark Bay

Bush Walk  in Coral Coast

  • 1-3 hours
  • 2.5 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

For nature lovers, choose from three hiking trail options packed with attractions. The shortest trail has a boardwalk and lookout at 550m from Monkey Mia. You will experience the white sandy near coastal area, the sharply contrasting red sand dunes, and the beach area. Shrubland and foreshore birds are abundant.

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The vibrant red dunes contrast with the white sandy near coastal area and host a diversity of plants, with an impressive flowering display in spring. Birds are abundant, including the rare Western (thick-billed) Grasswren, Chiming Wedgebill, White-browed Babbler, Zebra Finch, Southern Scrubwren and Crested Bellbird.

The tidal flats and beach are a haven for shorebird species including Pelicans, Osprey, Bar-tailed Godwit, Plover, Curlew, Fairy Turns and Sandpipers. The hiking trail options start from the World Heritage garden adjoining the Monkey Mia Visitor Centre.

All hikes, at about 550m from the Visitor Centre, have access to an 85m long boardwalk - ending with a lookout on top of the red sand dune. The lookout has panoramic views of the coastline, Monkey Mia and Faure Island.

Sandy trail sections may make it a bit more of an effort. It's recommended that the longest trail is only walked in the cool of the morning or late afternoon to avoid heat stress.

Short return walk - Class 2  1.1km return. Allow 45 minutes: This trail meanders across white, coastal sandplain, then up a boardwalk to a lookout at the top of the red sand dune.

Medium loop walk - Class 3  1.5km loop. Allow 1 hour: From the lookout, walk back down onto the sandplain and take the trail to the beach. Turn left at the beach to return to Monkey Mia.

Long loop walk - Class 3  2.45km loop. Allow 1.5 hours: Continue from the lookout along the top of the red sand dune for 480 metres, then descend and cross the white coastal sandplain to the beach. Turn left and walk 1km along the beach back to Monkey Mia.

Denham (Shark Bay) Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9948 2226

Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre

1300 367 072

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Time / Duration

Allow 45mins - 1 hour

Length

2.5km loop

Elevation

Mostly flat with ascending hill viewing platform.

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Monkey Mia Car Park 26kms from Denham which is 826km (9 hours) north of Perth

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

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Difficulty Notes

Short return Trail: Class 2   |   Medium loop Trail: Class 3   |   Long loop Trail: Class 3

Facilities

The Monkey Mia resort houses a range of facilities to accomodate travelers including tent sites, caravan sites and hotel rooms. 
The town of Denham and the Francois Peron National Park are close-by alternative accomodation options.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Child Activities
  • Coach Parking
  • First Aid Equipment
  • All accessible toilet facilities

Best time of year

May to October

Fees

Monkey Mia Day/Month pass required. (National Park Pass/RAC bookings cannot be used)

Trail Access

826km North of Perth (9+ Hours) Drive, bus or fly to Denham / Monkey Mia (26km East of Denham). 2WD access.

Prohibited Items

No pets or bikes on this trail

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