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Ocean Park Aquarium is a major tourist attraction in the Monkey Mia/Shark Bay region of Western Australia and is now offering an exciting range of nature based adventures.

Owner and passionate marine biologist Mr Ed Fenny says there is a lot happening at Ocean Park, which is located on the shores of the Shark Bay World Heritage Marine Park

“We’re still doing our guided tours and live shark feeding demonstrations, but we also have 4WD Adventure Tours running every day to Cape Peron and Steep Point,” Mr Fenny said.

“We will be launching an extended 4WD tour from Shark Bay to Exmouth very soon, mostly due to increased demand from tourists and backpackers,” he said.

“With flights now operating between Shark Bay and Exmouth it’s a great opportunity for us to showcase this incredible region,” he said.

Mr Fenny said the existing 4WD Adventure Tours to Francois Peron National Park and Steep Point have been very popular:

Francois Peron National Park 4WD Snorkelling Tour

Marine scientists leading passengers through the untouched wilderness of the Francois Peron National Park
Opportunities to see the Big 5 – dugongs, sharks, rays, turtles and dolphins
Snorkeling at Gregory’s reef – view the marine life up close
Full day tour, 9am until 4:30pm, departing daily
Steep Point 4WD Tour
The most westerly point of the Australian mainland
Marine scientists lead 4WD exploration of the coastal dunes
See the Big 5 – dugongs, sharks, rays, turtles and dolphins – and also whales (in season
Famous landmarks: South Passage, Monkey Rock, Dirk Hartog Island, Zuytdorp cliffs
Full day tour, 7:30am until 5pm, departing daily.
Mr Fenny said all of the 4WD Tours and guided aquarium tours are run by friendly and qualified marine biologists.

“Our tour guides are not only qualified but passionate about marine conservation, so not only are our tours educational but also a lot of fun,” he said.

Mr Fenny said Ocean Park is proudly eco-friendly and utilises innovative design and the latest in technology to maintain its facilities and aquariums.

“The park is powered by one of WA’s largest private solar technology systems, which generates enough electricity to power 20 suburban homes,” he said.

There are also plans to offer visitors the opportunity to stay overnight at Ocean Park in luxury eco-tent accommodation.

“We are planning to build luxury tents right on the beach overlooking the Shark Bay World Heritage Marine Park in the next year or two,” Mr Fenny said.

“There really is nothing else like it in Western Australia,” he said.

More information about Ocean Park can be found at www.oceanpark.com.au