This is our most popular Shark Bay scenic flight, offering an unforgettable aerial perspective of the region’s most iconic coastlines and marine landscapes.

Departing from Shark Bay Airport, the flight begins with sweeping views over Denham township before tracking south toward the striking salt ponds of Useless Loop, a vivid patchwork of colours framed by the calm waters of Freycinet Reach.

Continue across the sandy expanse of Bellefin Prong before tracing the rugged edge of the Zuytdorp Cliffs — a dramatic stretch of coastline shaped by wind and ocean over millions of years. The flight then heads north to Steep Point, the westernmost point of mainland Australia, where the swirling waters of South Passage separate the mainland from historic Dirk Hartog Island.

Throughout the journey, keep watch for sharks, rays, turtles, and, in season, humpback whales, whale sharks, and the elusive dugong feeding in the shallow seagrass meadows. On the return leg, fly across the southern half of Dirk Hartog Island, taking in an extraordinary mosaic of turquoise shallows, reef systems, and sandbars that define Shark Bay’s World Heritage marine environment.

Tour Inclusions

• Scenic flight from Shark Bay Airport
• Aerial views of Denham township and Useless Loop salt ponds
• Flyover of Bellefin Prong and the dramatic Zuytdorp Cliffs
• Scenic views of Steep Point and Dirk Hartog Island
• Opportunity to spot marine life from the air
• Pilot commentary throughout the flight
• Noise-reducing headsets for passenger comfort

A must-do for nature lovers, photographers, and those wanting a truly immersive Shark Bay experience from above.

Adults: max 119kgs per adult

Children: 3 to 12 year olds and under 38 kgs

Infants: 0 to 12 months old