Shark Bay is a solid stop on a road trip between Perth and Exmouth. There is a lot to do here including 4wding, dophin interactions, fishing, beaches and more.

You could spend 2-3 days here easily.

Thing to do:

• Monkey Mia, a coastal spot to see dolphins up close, kids love it

• Big Lagoon

• See Denham town

• Check out Shell Beach

• See the weird stromatolites at Hamelin Pool

• Francois Peron National Park for some 4WD and remote beaches

Know before going:

• 2WD-friendly unless you want to go to Francois Peron NP, that's 4WD-only

• Restock in Denham, the next town where you'll be able to properly do so is Carnarvon (3-4 hour drive)

• Entry fees apply for Monkey Mia and the parks

• It gets brutally hot in summer, better in shoulder season