At Oceanside Village we now clean our rooms using a steam cleaner. The main advantage of a steam cleaner is it is Non Toxic with steam cleaning killing 99.99% of bacteria and it doesn’t require the use of toxic and potentially harmful chemicals such as bleach and ammonia. Only heat and water are used meaning your villa remains free from chemical residue and pollution, so you can feel assured when you stay and Oceanside Village that your room is cleaned by steam.

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Denham is the only town for the Shire of Shark Bay in Western Australia. Denham has a population of around 700. Denham is the most westerly town in Australia.

The Denham area was the first part of the Australian mainland discovered by European sailors. On 25 October 1616, Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog and crew came unexpectedly upon “various islands, which were, however, found uninhabited.” He made landfall at an island now called Dirk Hartog Island off the coast of Shark Bay. Hartog spent three days examining the coast and nearby islands.

Denham is in the World Heritage listed area of Shark Bay and is an awesome place to have a holiday. It has a relaxed feel, very safe. There is a lot to do here with Steep Point, Dirk Hartog Island, Francois Peron National Park and Monkey Mia all close by.

Facilities

A comprehensive range of facilities are available in Denham including:

• Accommodation – motel rooms, units, cabins, self-contained accommodation, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks, backpackers and campgrounds
• Shops – including food outlets, newsagent, chemist, souvenir shops and car hire.
• Service stations and mechanics
• Restaurants and cafes
• Tour  – fishing charters, 4WD and scenic tours and flights
• Airport – 10min drive from town
• Post Office
• Department of Environment and Conservation office
• Shire of Shark Bay office
• Department of Fisheries office
• Boat ramps
• Jetties

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Stone fish

Stone fish- It is in the middle of the two rocks in the front

The picture below shows one when it is disturbed.

Angry Stone Fish

The stonefish have thirteen sharp dorsal spines located on their backs. These spines are fed with toxic venom (two venom sacs per spine) via 26 glands lying below the skin on the creature’s back. The venom is released when pressure is placed on the spine, like when you step on one. The venomous spines of the stonefish have the potential to pentrate rubber soled shoes or sandals. If you are unlucky enough to be stung by one, you will feel the sting almost immediately and may lose consciousness. Other side effects are swelling, irregular breathing, reduction in blood pressure and paralysis.

It is a good idea to wear shoes when wading around in the water especially Little Lagoon or the inlet coming into it. Don’t be afraid, just be aware.

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There are heaps of hidden gems that you only get to see if you are driving, you get to touch, feel, smell, hear and taste more of this awesome country when you hit the road. In Western Australia we have many hidden gems up and down the coast which you never get to see unless you drive, really a holiday shouldn’t so much be about the destination but more about the journey, the thrill and excitement in getting somewhere special, that feeling that not many people have been here, that is what a road trip is all about. So if you live in Perth,Geraldton, Albany, Denmark, Broome  or where ever next time you think about a holiday think about a road trip, hit the road and spend your money local, see this awesome state of ours and be blown away with what we have here in Western Australia.

Taste it, Feel it, See it, Smell it, Hear it

Where do I go?

Shark Bay, Karijinni, Broome, The Kimberly, The Pilbara, Margaret River it doesn’t really matter just hit the road.

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We have just been over to Steep Point, which is something we have been trying to do for the last two and half years. In one word amazing, just like the view from the most westerly toilet on the Australian main land. You look out towards South Passage towards Dirk Hartog Island. This view makes you want to keep the door open!!!!!!

This view in itself was worth the 3 hour drive from Denham.

Most westerly toilet in Australia.

For more information on Steep Point

http://www.steeppoint.com.au

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Shark Bay is an amazing place, as you can see by this video. When planning your visit to Shark Bay make sure you allow enough time to explore all that Shark Bay has to offer. There is fishing, 4wd, tours, relaxing, scenic flights, sailing and kite surfing to do in Shark Bay. Not to mention Steep point and Francois Peron National Park. You will be amazed at what there is to do here in Shark Bay.

For more information.

http://www.sharkbay.org

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_Bay

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Scenic Flights is a great way to see the Bay. Enjoy this fantastic footage of  Denham, Monkey Mia, Useless loop, Steep Point Shark Bay from the air. All this in one place, how spoilt are we to live here. Come and see for yourselves what an awesome place  Shark Bay is.

For more information on Scenic Flights in Shark Bay.

http://www.sharkbayair.com.au

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There is a lot of eating to be done  in Shark Bay. Denham the main town in Shark Bay have the most places to eat.

The Old Pearler Restaurant; An awesome seafood restaurant, it pays to book during busy time so you aren’t disappointed, they are always busy as Wayne does an fantastic feed. When eating at the Old Pearler you must try the seafood platter it is to die for!!!

The Old Pub: Great pub meal, lovely place to meat the locals.

Azure Café: The Azure café does takeaways and sit down meals, great fish and chips

Shark Bay bowling club: The bowling club does meals from Wednesday to Sunday, good quality at a good price.

Ocean Park: Great lunches, with a great view from their deck over Shark Bay.

The Shark Bay bakery: Pies, donuts and other treats

The Heritage Resort: There is a restaurant here which does good quality meals.

Monkey Mia Boughshed restaurant:   A the Monkey Mia resort do breakfast lunch and dinner, great place to have a coffee and breakfast well you wait for the dolphins to come in.

So what ever you fancy to eat there will something special for you here in Shark Bay.

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As it is becoming hot here in Shark Bay we regularly see emu’s wondering around town. They have even been known to drop into the local pub for a drink. For all of the guys out there, it is the Dad emu that looks after the chicks to they grow up, so if you see some chicks wondering around with an adult emu, that will be Dad with the kids.

For more information on Shark Bay in Summer

http://www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au/visitors/things-to-do/summer.html

Emu dad and chick

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Kitesurfing  and Windsurfing Denham Shark Bay

Windsurfing at Denham

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing is fantastic in  Denham Shark Bay, just about guaranteed wind at this time of year. Kitesurfing or Windsurfing in front of Denham is great as the water is nice and shallow which make it awesome for windsurfing or kitesurfing.There is always heaps of room to do your stuff.

The wind today is 19 knots gusting to 27 knots where else would you rather be?

To Check the weather for Kitesurfing or Windsurfing in Shark Bay.

http://www.willyweather.com.au/wa/gascoyne/shark-bay.html

For something different we have little lagoon which is also a fantastic place to windsurf or kite surf, with nice covered barbecue areas it is a great place to take the whole tribe to hang out and chill.

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