Hotels in Shark Bay Australia, Australia
Shark Bay, on Western Australia's rugged coast, is famed for its ancient stromatolites and the world's largest dugong population. The climate is mild, with winters (June-Aug) averaging around 70°F (21°C) - perfect for kayaking in crystal-clear waters at Monkey Mia, where wild dolphins swim right up to the shore. Summers (Dec-Feb) hit the mid-80s°F (30°C), ideal for snorkeling at Dirk Hartog Island's coral reefs or exploring the shell-strewn beaches of Shell Beach, made entirely of tiny cockle shells.