Some regions in Shark Bay are accessible through four wheeler vehicle drives, due to the terrain and remote locations of the tourist attractions. It includes Steep Point, Dirk Hartog Island and a large part of Francois Peron National Park. Drivers need to take adequate supplies and equipment on the journey, as Shark Bay has an arid climate and during summers, the temperature climbs very quickly.
Tourists should ensure the tyre pressure is lowered, especially when travelling on sand and soft land. Denham and Monkey Mia have water supplies; however other areas in Shark Bay do not offer water facility. Hence, travelers should stock up enough water, especially while venturing out on long trips. Camping in Francois Peron National Park can last for a few days, as there are several beaches and red dune landscape. Skipjack Point has viewing platforms to view marine life. Visitors can explore an estuary called the Big Lagoon by opting for a boat ride or kayak.
The western end of Shark Bay area offers visitors many options to explore the sharp cliffs, small beaches and blowholes. Steep Point and Edel Land area offers visitors the chance to explore the limestone ridden landscape. Zuytdorp Cliffs has a vehicle track which can be utilised to explore the surrounding area.
Visitors can reach Dirk Hartog island via Steep Point. However, the soft sand tracks makes the drive a challenging and adventurous ride. Visitors driving to the Dirk Hartog island can spend a week enjoying the natural landscape of the island. The island boasts of Cape Inscription, where the Europeans were known to have landed for the first time. The explorer Dirk Hartog is said to have landed on the island, centuries ago. It is a historic site and has a lighthouse.