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  Denham - Western Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Denham is both the western most town in Australia (at the 113°32" East meridian of longitude) and the gateway to Monkey Mia with its friendly dolphins.
Located on the western coast of the Peron Peninsula it is 23 km southwest of the dolphins and 831 km north of Perth.
In his book on Broome, Port of Pearls, Hugh Edwards writes of Denham 'The first pearls to be found in Western Australia were in Shark Bay in 1854 by a Lieutenant Helpman known as the 'Admiral of the Swan River Navy'.
www.smh.com.au /news/Western-Australia/Denham/2005/02/17/1108500208389.html   (955 words)

  
 Denham Monkey Mia Tourism
Denham is located 833km north of Perth on the Peron Peninsula and is the main settlement of the Shark Bay area on Australias Coral Coast.
Australia’s most westerly town sits opposite Dirk Hartog Island and is the first place that Europeans visited on the mainland.
Denham is the ‘Gateway to the Dolphins’ and so the town is often underrated for its own amenities.
www.discoverwest.com.au /western_australia/denham.html   (490 words)

  
 Travel in Australia - Western Australia
Denham is almost the most west you can be in Australia.
Denham is a well-known place because of its nearness to Monkey Mia, where tourists get a chance to get a close look at dolphins and maybe even feed them.
Denham is close to the most western point of the mainland of Australia.
hem1.passagen.se /patri/tia/denham.html   (238 words)

  
 Denham - Tourism Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Denham is the main town in the Shark Bay World Heritage area, located on the western coast of the Peron Peninsula about eight hours drive north of Perth.
Denham received its name from Captain Henry Mangles Denham who charted the bay in 1858 in the HMS Herald.
Denham has clean, safe swimming beaches, a boat ramp, resort, hotel, caravan parks, self-contained villas, backpackers, restaurants and takeaway food outlets.
www.westernaustralia.com /en/search/product.htm?ID=9004465   (412 words)

  
 Denham Houses for Rent in Western Australia
We list advertisements for Denham rental homes whether they be for lease, temporary housing, vacation homes, or corporate housing.
E Houses For Rent provides excellent Western Australia advertising for Denham apartments for rent, home rentals, and houses for rent in Denham, Australia.
Denham apartment listings can be added to this Western Australia real estate site's inventory of rental home listings for free.
www.e-houses-for-rent.com /AU/Western-Australia/Denham.asp   (509 words)

  
 Monkey Mia and Shark Bay (Western Australia) - Denham
He derived it from the adjacent Denham Sound, which was named after Captain Henry Mangles Denham, a Royal Navy hydrographer, in turn surveying part of Shark Bay aboard the HMS Herald in 1858.
Denham is quite far (130 km) from the Overlander Turnoff.
Denham is actually the westernmost town of Australia.
www.creativespirits.de /ozwest/monkeymia/denham.html   (578 words)

  
 Itchyfeet Online Travel :: Shark Bay, Western Australia
Evidently, growing up in Denham, one did not just go out and swim; swimming was always done with a shark spotter, and usually for only 15 minutes at a time.
Denham's claim to fame is its geographic position -- the most westerly town of Australia.
Along the stretch of road south of Denham is the Eagle Bluff lookout and Shell Beach.
www.itchyfeet.org /articles/sharkbay.htm   (1025 words)

  
 Monkey Mia accommodation and Denham acomodation
Denham is the closest town to the famous Monkey Mia dolphins.
Denham Villas offers you superb four star self contained accommodation just 60 metres from a fabulous beach at Denham on the crystal waters of Shark Bay.
Accommodation rates at Denham Villas are extremely reasonable and yet the facilities are truly superb.
www.denhamvillas.com   (127 words)

  
 Destination: Western Australia
Western Australia is also the land of adventure.
Western Australia is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time but, unlike other states in Australia, does not partake in Daylight Saving.
If you are interested in staying in Australia for a long period of time, whether to study abroad or claiming residency, you will need to know certain information regarding extending your stay.
www.westernaustralia.ws   (282 words)

  
 Best Western International ® - Press Release
Independent research commissioned by Best Western Australia showed location was the number one reason for choosing a chain with business travellers and the second most important factor for leisure travellers.
Best Western Silver Haven Motor Inn, Broken Hill, New South Wales is a comfortable and friendly three-and-a-half star rated motel located in the main street of Broken Hill and offers 31 rooms, solar heated swimming pool, BBQ, guest laundry, plus the Haven Restaurant, a well established a-la-carte, fully licensed restaurant.
The members of Best Western enjoy the benefits of being part of a leading worldwide brand, yet are still able to keep their independence and their property’s personality.
www.bestwestern.com /newsroom/pressreleases_detail.asp?NewsID=303   (550 words)

  
 Western Australia Resorts and Lodges
Home to the famous dolphins of Monkey Mia, The Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort is located on a unique section of World Heritage coastline only 24 km from the town of Denham.
Located in the famous wine growing area of the Swan Valley and framed by the foothills of the Darling Ranges, The Novotel Vines Resort is renowned as one of Australias finest resorts, having claimed the prestigious "Best Resort in Australia" at the 1991 Australian Tourism Awards.
Located one hour south of Perth, Mandurah offers many area attractions, including opportunities for fishing and boating, horse and dog racing, as well as wineries, craftshops, and beautiful scenic drives.Very close to 4 major golf courses.
www.resortsandlodges.com /lodging/south-pacific/australia/western-australia.html   (257 words)

  
 Monkey Mia Shark Bay and Denham Fishing
Denham and Shark Bay region is a known for the variety of catches.
Even though fishing from the shore line or jetty at Denham can yield a good catch, it is recommended to take one of the available Fishing Charters where your fishing experince will leave you with long lasting memories.
Local knowledge from the residents of Denham is invaluable and they are most happy to answer your questions about fishing in the area.
www.kalbarri.com /monkeymia/fishing.html   (883 words)

  
 Western Australia Apartment Accommodation
Denham Seaside Tourist Village Denham - Situated in the town of Denham, Western Australia, in the heart of World and National Heritage listed Shark Bay, and springboard to famous Monkey Mia and...
Denham Villas Denham - First rate four star villas are available right by the beach drive, just seconds from a gorgeous sandy beach on the shores of fabulous Shark Bay.
Glenlynn Cottages Bridgetown - Glenlynn Cottages are located in the south west of Western Australia near the picturesque town of Bridgetown.
www.about-australia.com /travel-guides/western-australia/accommodation/self-contained/index3.php?sort=1   (1470 words)

  
 Hotels in Denham Australia - Discount Hotel Online Reservations, Cheapest Rates Guaranteed
Once your reservation is submitted, a confirmation email about the reservation and the details of the Denham hotel you reserved will be sent to you.
If you don't have an email address, you may be able to book by phone.
Midscale/standard hotel Come and stay with us at the bw oceanside village, in the heart Of shark bay, close to the famous monkey mia dolphins, on...
www.lodging-reservation-center.com /hotels/australia-denham.shtml   (156 words)

  
 Shark Bay Hotel in Denham Western Australia
Shark Bay Hotel in Denham WA Attractively situated right by the shoreline of Shark Bay you couldn't find a more pleasant place to simply relax, enjoy a nice cold drink, a snack or a hearty meal.
The Shark Bay Hotel is a local institution so make sure you pay us a visit when you reach Denham in Western Australia.
Simply cross the road from the Denham Jetty and slip into the Bar, Beer Garden or Dining Room.
www.sharkbayhotel.com.au   (151 words)

  
 SHARK BAY, Monkey Mia, Shell Beach, Denham. WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The entire beach is made up of millions upon millions of tiny coquina shells and, at low tide, it is possible to walk a hundred metres into the bay all the time treading on a seemingly endless surface of shells.
These unusual formations are created by single celled organisms known as cyanbacteria and they grow at a rate of less than 1 mm per year.
Stromatolites (colonies of algae which form hard, dome-shaped deposits and are among the oldest forms of life on earth).
www.colonialvoyage.com /viaggi/australiasharkbay.html   (261 words)

  
 Accommodation / Hotels in Denham Western Australia Australia Luxury or Discount
Accommodation / Hotels in Denham Western Australia Australia from China Seas Travel.
Places to Stay in Denham Western Australia Australia WA AU.
The words "China Seas" conjured up images of exotic travel and adventure long before the famous motion picture starring Clark Gable and Jean Harlow was made, and even before Crosbie Garstin wrote his eponymous classic novel.
www.chinaseas.cn /hotels/hotels-in-Denham1.html   (139 words)

  
 Monkey Mia and Shark Bay Tours
Australia 's first marine wildlife cruises to hold Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation.
The water off Denham and indeed the whole Shark Bay area is filled with some of the most spectacular scenery along the Western Australian coastline.
After a busy days fishing it is definitely worthwhile staying at sea just a little bit longer to watch this spectacle or a dedicated tour is available to watch the amazing show that the cliffs produce.
www.kalbarri.net /monkeymia/tours.html   (2232 words)

  
 Of All the Places to Break Down - Denham, Western Australia, Australia, Australasia, Australasia Travel Stories, ...
We began the trip in style, jogging on picturesque beaches at sunrise, snapping the remarkable Pinnacles at sunset, beach fishing and exploring the immense gorges at Kalbarri.
We were heading for a spot of dolphin interaction at Monkey Mia, near the town of Denham, when our ageing van began to give up the mechanical ghost.
We discovered it was a public bank holiday and Denham's only auto-electrical engineer had literally 'gone fishing'.
www.bootsnall.com /articles/06-01/of-all-the-places-to-break-down-denham-western-australia-australia.html   (727 words)

  
 DENHAM APARTMENTS, APARTMENTS, ACCOMMODATION, SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS, DENHAM, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
If your accommodation requirements for Denham are for within the next 21 days you may like to take a look at our short notice confirmed booking area, with great discounts on available accommodation.
Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort is located in the heart of the Shark Bay World Heritage Region of Western Australia.
The resort is only 24 kilometres from the town of Denham and overlooks the famous Dolphin Beach.
www.australianexplorer.com /apartments/western_australia/index.php?City=Denham   (236 words)

  
 Visit Shark Bay and Denham WA. A guide to Shark Bay and Denham on the Coral Coast of Western Australia. See dolphins ...
In fact, most of the names of the islands and bays in Shark Bay are named after historical explorers and members of their expeditions.
The town of Denham derives its name from Captain H Denham, who charted the whole of Shark Bay in 1858 and his name still remains on the sea chart.
The first pastoralists came to Shark Bay in the early 1860's, about the same time that traders in Perth became interested in the pearls and pearl shells which could be found in abundance.
www.breakloose.com.au /html/adventure_articles/regional/wa/coral_coast/shark_bay.php   (824 words)

  
 Business shops and services around Denham Shark Bay and Monkey Mia regions
Enjoy the freedom and adventure of exploring Denham, Monkey Mia and the National Parks areas in a quality four wheel drive vehicle from Shark Bay Car Hire.
Shuttle bus service from Monkey Mia and Denham to the Overlander Roadhouse to connect with McCafferty Greyhound schedule.
A shuttle bus also runs from Denham to Monkey Mia and return in full air conditioned comfort.
www.sharkbay.asn.au /sharkbay-merch-serv.htm   (772 words)

  
 Shark Bay Monkey Mia and Denham accommodation
Denham Seaside Tourist Village is quite the best such facility you'll find anywhere in the area and is famous for its absolute water frontage and panoramic ocean views.
The Blue Dolphin Caravan Park and Holiday Village is a comfortable, friendly and inexpensive park in Denham on the Shark Bay Peninsula.
Denham's newest 4 star accommodation has a great deal to offer whether you're staying one night or a week or more.
www.sharkbay.asn.au /sharkbay-accommodation.htm   (888 words)

  
 photos of Australia
Australian Pelican - Taken at Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort in Denham, Western Australia.
Two people walking a trail at Monkey Mia in Western Australia.
At 26 degrees south of the equator, there is a sign to mark that grand location.
photo.trafalgargroup.net /australia.html   (652 words)

  
 Cities and Regions Western Australia Denham WA Community and Culture
Cities and Regions Western Australia Denham WA Community and Culture
Cities and Regions Denham WA Community and Culture
Western Australia > Web Directory > WA Community and Culture > Cities and Regions > Denham
www.westaustraliaonline.com /Web_Directory_WA_Community_and_Culture_Cities_and_Regions_Denham.html   (125 words)

  
 Denham Lodging Guide - Denham, Western Australia Hotels - 163hotels.com
Denham Lodging Guide - Denham, Western Australia Hotels - 163hotels.com
Denham Hotels - Below you will find a complete directory of properties with descriptions, photos, links and more for hotels in Denham, Australia.
Denham Hotels range from BandBs, guesthouses, lodging to 5-star quality leisure resorts and corporate hotels.
www.163hotels.com /hotels/au-wt-denham.html   (117 words)

  
 Denham, WA Hotels | Eupraxis.com
Home >> Australia >> Western Australia >> Denham
At eupraxis.com, we have an extensive listing of all hotels in Denham.
Try our Western Australia Hotel search, we have hotels in almost every city worldwide.
www.eupraxis.com /AU/Denham/index.html   (52 words)

  
 Accommodation in the Outback Coast - Gascoyne region : Western Australia : Australia. Australia : Western Australia : ...
Accommodation in the Outback Coast - Gascoyne region : Western Australia : Australia.
Australia : Western Australia : Shark Bay : Denham : Monkey Mia : Accommodation.
Long House or granny flat old style made from shell blocks, fully serviced, on a hill overlooking beautiful Shark Bay one street back from ocean.
www.travelaustralia.com.au /accommodation/outback_coast.html   (132 words)

  
 Denham Flights: Find great flights deals to Denham, Western Australia
Denham Flights: Find great flights deals to Denham, Western Australia
We have loads of discounted flights from all major UK airports and top airlines to Denham, simply book the cheapest available Denham flight using the search box below.
Enjoy a 5 night self drive tour from Perth to the South Western Coast from £225
www.travelocity.co.uk /site/find/World/Australasia/Australia/Western-Australia/Denham/Denham--Flight.html   (125 words)

  
 Shark Bay and Denham Car Hire and cycle rentals
If you wish to drive both ways between Perth and Denham Shark Bay, we're happy to organise a "one way" vehicle rental in either direction.
You may collect your car in Perth then dump it in Denham, or vice versa.
By now you're probably busting to get up here to Shark Bay, Denham and Monkey Mia in Western Australia.
www.carhire.net.au   (363 words)

  
 Australia - Western Australia - Denham - Cities & Places on Aussie World
Australia - Western Australia - Denham - Cities & Places on Aussie World
The answer will most probably be "from Japan, they are very nice and not too expensive.
But don't worry, I will put them in a box with the Denham logo, so you can tell to everyone that you visited Shark Bay !
www.aussieworld.com /astravellogs/wa/sb/sbdy003.php   (176 words)

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