Western Australia · July 2027
Shark Bay aerial photography tour.
Four days photographing the Shark Bay World Heritage Area from the air: sand channels, turquoise water and red desert, shot at sunrise and sunset with doors off. Based at RAC Monkey Mia Resort.
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Max 4
- Winter
- All skill levels
Tour overview
Four days photographing the Shark Bay World Heritage Area from the air: sand channels, turquoise water and red desert, shot at sunrise and sunset with doors off. Based at RAC Monkey Mia Resort.
Dates and pricing for July 2027 are released to the waitlist first.
- When
- July 2027
- Length
- 4 days, 3 nights
- Group
- Max 4
- Flights
- 4 doors-off flights (about 6 hours)
- Start/finish
- Monkey Mia, WA
- Base
- RAC Monkey Mia Resort
Why this tour
Built for aerial photographs, not sightseeing.
World Heritage colour
Red dunes, white sand and turquoise channels, seen the only way they make sense: from above.
Sunrise and sunset flights
Low light shapes the sand banks. Midday is for editing.
Two per plane
A window for every photographer, and a pilot briefed on the shots.
Resort base
Three nights beside the bay at Monkey Mia, with a welcome dinner.
Itinerary
Day by day.
Itineraries may change with weather and conditions to put you in the best light.
- 01
Day 1 · Monkey Mia
Arrive Monkey Mia
Arrive at Monkey Mia and check in at the resort beside the bay. Welcome dinner and a briefing on aerial technique.
- 02
Day 2 · Francois Peron National Park
Big Lagoon and Cape Peron
Sunrise flight over Big Lagoon and Cape Peron: red dunes against turquoise water. Editing session in the afternoon.
- 03
Day 3 · Faure Island sand banks
The eastern shores
Early flight over the eastern shores and sand banks, pre-visualisation and editing workshop, and a sunset flight.
- 04
Day 4 · Monkey Mia
Final flight
One last sunrise flight before departure from Monkey Mia.
Itinerary map
Where we go.
Flights leave from the base and return each day, following the light.
- 1Monkey Mia
- 2Big Lagoon
- 3Cape Peron
- 4Faure Island
Gallery
Dates & booking
Reserve your place.
Once dates are released, places are reserved with a deposit through our secure online store, right here on the site.
| Departure | Length | Group | Price | Status | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2027 | 4 days, 3 nights | Max 4 | On release | Waitlist open | Join the waitlist |
Included
- Three nights at RAC Monkey Mia Resort
- Four tailored doors-off flights (about 6 hours), two photographers per plane
- Park access, tuition and editing sessions
- Welcome dinner
Not included
- Flights to and from Monkey Mia
- Accommodation before and after the tour
- Travel insurance (required)
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Limited places
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Sunrise and sunset over the bay. Join the waitlist to hear first.