RAC Parks & Resorts RAC. Dolphin Resort. Monkey Mia. Dolphin Resort

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1 RAC Parks & Resorts RAC Dolphin Resort Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort

2 C RAC Parks & Resorts In the heart of Western Australia s Shark Bay, Monkey Mia is a place of recognised natural beauty and a World Heritage landmark. A popular escape for visitors from around the world, Monkey Mia is a premier natural dolphin sighting area where visitors can experience the mystical world of wild bottlenose dolphins. Located at Dolphin Beach, famous for its kilometres of secluded crystal blue waters and pristine white-shell beaches, Monkey Mia has attracted schools of dolphins to its tranquil shores daily for more than fourty years. Enjoy the warmth of a mediterranean-style climate with sunshine and blue skies throughout the year, complemented by tranquil beaches. Experience one of the most diverse marine environments, home to a variety of unique wildlife including turtles and dugongs. Enjoy getting up close and personal with the dolphins directly in front of the RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort, the only accommodation at Monkey Mia, and only a handful of steps from your absolute beach front accommodation.

3 Accommodation Superior Beach View Room (sleeps up to 4 people) Superior Beach View Rooms have unrestricted views to the famous Dolphin Beach ideal for watching dolphins play in the ocean from the room s private decking, perfect for couples and honeymooners. The room has pillow-topped king size bed, single bed, air-conditioning and complimentary in-house movies. Beach View Room (sleeps up to 2 people) Less than 50m from Dolphin Beach enjoy panoramic views of the beach, and beautiful sunsets. The units are air-conditioned with private balcony, kingsize bed and complimentary in-house movies. Perfect for couples or honeymooners. Garden View Room (sleeps up to 4 people) The tranquil, natural gardens of the resort surround your room, only 20 to 100m from Dolphin Beach. Rooms include a queen size bed, single bed, complimentary in-house movies and air conditioning. Garden View Rooms are ideal for small families and couples. Caravan and Camping» Powered sites» Powered beachfront sites» Campsites Family Studio (sleeps up to 5 people) An ideal option for families. Studios are self-catered and include a queen size bed, single bed and bunk bed with kitchenette facilities, air-conditioning and complimentary in-house movies. Family Garden View Room (sleeps up to 8 people) Comprises of two Garden View Rooms sold as one unit a great option for families and includes two bedrooms; each with queen beds, one single bed and optional trundle bed. Room facilities include; air conditioning, flat screen TV with complimentary movie channels and tea, coffee and toast making facilities. Beach View Room Dolphin Lodge Guests may choose from our budget room shared bathroom option (maximum 4 guests) ideal for backpackers and single travellers. Lodge guests can enjoy all the facilities of the resort plus fully-equipped camp kitchen, laundry and free barbecues. Caravan and camping sites

4 Functions Corporate Fully-equipped function spaces for up to 60 people, the resort makes an ideal local setting for your next business function or meeting. Beach views from the resort Facilities» Swimming pool» Hot tub» Tennis court» Barbecues» General store & gift shop Family Studio» Laundry» Free Wi-Fi» Tour desk» Guest kitchen» Volleyball court» Peddle boat Wedding Beautiful coastal views make a breathtaking backdrop for your special day. Still white beaches, picturesque palm trees and perfect grassed landscapes help create the ceremony of your dreams. Enjoy a unique Monkey Mia reception at the Boughshed Restaurant for cocktail food and a la carte dining or at the Monkey Bar for a casual smorgasbord and cocktail menu. Resort weddings can cater for up to 200 people (buffet style). Restaurant and bars Enjoy alfresco dining at The Boughshed or casual dining at The Monkey Bar with mouth-watering mains, delicious desserts and colourful cocktails throughout the day. Tempt your tastebuds at Monkey Mia with dining options sampling some of Western Australia s finest produce. Whether it be social or corporate function having the restaurant and bar onsite makes RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort an ideal venue for your next function. Please contact the resort for further details. The Boughshed Restaurant

5 Attractions Dolphins Approximately eight dolphins visit Dolphin Beach each day however there are often more and the current record stands at 26 dolphins all visiting at once. Dolphin Feeding Just a few steps from the resort, you can see the beautiful wild dolphins of Monkey Mia. With feedings every day from approx. 7.45am guests are randomly chosen to assist the ranger to feed the dolphins. Operated by Department of Parks and Wildlife. Shell Beach Visit the world s only beach made entirely of tiny cockle shells. The shells are the size of your fingernail and the beach is over 100km long. Hamelin Pool Stromatolites See what earth looked like 3.5 billion years ago Stromatolites are the beginners of life on our planet. The original generators of oxygen, they created our oxygen atmosphere. They also began the evolution of life from the water to the land. Francois Peron National Park Untouched natural vegetation at its best is just inland from Monkey Mia. Enjoy a full day trip with an experienced guide who will educate you all about the park wildlife and history. (4WD access only). Things to do Camel Ride Treat yourself to a relaxing tour of Monkey Mia on some of the gentlest camels you will meet, led by Monkey Mia s own camel whisperer. Shark Bay Marine Tours Experience the best in fishing charters and marine wildlife tours. Cruises Experience the marine life and the beautiful Monkey Mia sunsets on board a catamaran as you set sail from Monkey Mia jetty, conveniently located in front of RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Ask our friendly staff at reception on the types of tours available or call Aboriginal Cultural Walk Discover how the local Malgana people have survived in Gathaagudu (Aboriginal name for Shark Bay, meaning two waters ) for thousands of years. You ll learn the secrets of bush survival including bush tucker and bush medicine. Resort Activities Enjoy a leisurely game of tennis, relax in the hot tub or swim in the pool. Hire a kayak or paddle boat and explore the beautiful waters of Monkey Mia and perhaps see a dolphin, dugong or manta ray. Resort activities include giant chess, quoits, bocce, and beach volleyball. Ocean Park Aquarium An exciting eco-friendly and interactive aquarium that is located on the pristine shores of the marine park, and enables guests of all ages to see, touch and learn about many fascinating marine creatures that are found in this heritage listed area.

6 RAC Monkey Mia V Beach View Rooms and Dolphin Lodge White numbers Upper floor Dark number Ground floor Beer Garden Dolphin Feeding: Up to 3 feeds every morning Jetty Boat Ramp Beach View Room Budget Room Shared Bathroom Dorms PARKING Boat and Kayak Hire Dolphin interaction area BE THERE BY 7.45am Rangers Office Parking Unpowered camping area. Tents and small campers only. Hot Tub Front or back of car towards fence, not side on. Coach Parking Only Reception Book your tours here! Boughshed Restaurant & Bar General store and gift shop Totem Tennis Boat Parking Dolphin Visitors Centre Nature Trail Start Powered Caravan Sites Evacuation area Fresh water Tennis court Beachfront Powered Sites Garden View Room Superior Beach View Room Family Studio First aid Amenities Toilets Disable toilets Public telephone BBQ area Drive-through van bay Bench Beach volleyball court Fuel/diesel pump Coffee/breakfast Camp kitchen DPaW entry booth (fee applies) Camping Area Laundry Monkey Bar Giant chess Clothesline Monkey Mia Road racmonkeymia.com.au

7 Indian Ocean R15441 RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort MONKEY MIA ROAD How to get there Air Skippers Aviation has a regular air service from Perth to Shark Bay Airport. Visit skippers.com.au for flight schedules. Flights do not run daily. Transfers from Shark Bay Airport to RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort available (charges apply). Car/Self Drive Monkey Mia is 9 hours north of Perth (850km) with an excellent sealed road all the way. Coach Freecall RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort on for a list of recommended coach operators. RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort 1 Monkey Mia Road, Monkey Mia Western Australia, 6537 Freecall reservations@racmonkeymia.com.au racmonkeymia.com.au 20% RAC member discount varies according to season. Please visit racparksandresorts.com.au for more info or call Busselton» Cervantes» Exmouth» Karri Valley» Monkey Mia» Ningaloo