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Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre

65 Knight Terrace, Denham, Western Australia 6537, Australia
+61 08 9948 1590
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Ranked #11 of 12 attractions in Denham
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Most recent review
- Apr 29, 2013
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Carnarvon, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

the building looked far too modern and over-the-top for a laid-back sleepy hollow like Denham. When we visited the staff took a while to break away from their conversation to be interested in what we wanted. And the art display was pathetic. A total waste of space

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Baldivis
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

What a wonderful, informative centre with lovely Locals running it so you really do get the insider information about where to visit and how to get there. The photographic Art Display was mind blowing and the Gallery was to die for. One of the best Vistior centres I have ever beeen in, the Staff actually were interrested in the vistiors,... More

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Denmark, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Beautiful coastline, and we didn't mind paying to get into all the national parks along the way. But it was disappointing to have to pay to get into a display within a tourist centre!! It would be good to ensure that more visitors knew more details about this WORLD HERITAGE AREA... Surely that's the best way to promote this beautiful... More

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Perth, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

don't be deceived by the frontage.The Centre looked like any old interpretive centre, however my husband and I spent 2 hours there one day & 40 mins the next. The video interviews were a great way to describe and explain all the different aspects of the area

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Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

I expected a one-on-one dolphin feeding session, but rather it was a large group (200+ people) watching as one person fed the dolphins. The Emu we saw wandering on the roads coming into Monkey Mia proved more entertaining.

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Darwin, Australia
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24 attraction reviews
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

While the display about the history and geography of the area is interesting in comparison to other centres it was a bit overpriced. The displays are well set out and informative of the different factors which have affected the area but hey could be more comprehensive. Still what was told was interesting and it does cover a part of Australia's... More

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Invermere, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 attraction reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

We found the display quite limited in its content for such a lovely facility. Certainly not value for money.

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lyon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012

a terrific exhibition that covers all aspect of Shark Bay, from past and current human occupation and activities to natural life.

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2012

Very helpful staff and well stocked with things to do and see. A must to visit to plan your trip around the region.

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2012

The Discovery and Education Centre provided a great education on the history and significance Shark Bay. There is a separate room where there are school activities. My only suggestion would be to provide some hands on activities for kids in the main area so that parents could see the exhibits in peace.

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