Shark Bay 1616 in Denham, Western Australia | Community organisation

Shark Bay 1616

Locality: Denham, Western Australia

Address: 55 Knight Terrace 6537 Denham, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.sharkbay1616.com.au

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25.01.2022 Grab your copy of The West Australian and check out the ED section for a feature on Dirk Hartog and a bit about our up and coming event!

24.01.2022 Absolutely no filter needed. #SharkBay is turning out the weather for #sharkbay1616. Boating DownUnder thanks for the beautiful #DirkHartog #visitWA #SharkBay1616 #WhatsOnWA #DiscoverSharkBay #TourismWA #thisisWA #justanotherdayinwa Australias Coral Coast Western Australia

24.01.2022 A once-in-a-quadricentenary night in the Spiegeltent! Credit: Elise Hassey

24.01.2022 Thanks to Shark Bay and everyone who came from far and wide to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Dirk Hartogs landing! Photo credits: Elise Hassey, Apertunity Productions, Sebastian Hartog, Moda1616 Team

21.01.2022 Today is the most important date of the Dirk Hartog 2016 yearthe exact anniversary of Dirk Hartogs landfall in Shark Bay, Western Australia 400 years ago! Cel...ebrations have been taking place across the year, and today especially. Today this historical event was celebrated with commemorations on both Dirk Hartog Island and in Denham, WA, marking the final day of the week-long Shark Bay 1616 Festival. Honorary Consul of the Netherlands Arnold Stroobach travelled to Dirk Hartog Island, where he spoke about the significance of the event. Stroobach said: "Its an immense privilege to be able to stand here on Dirk Hartog Island today on the very day Dirk Hartog landed on the West Australian coastline four hundred years ago." At Cape Inscription on Dirk Hartog Island, new replica copies of Dirk Hartogs flattened pewter dish, and the dish that replaced it in 1697 by Willem de Vlamingh have been unveiled along with new interpretive panels at the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage. In Denham, the redeveloped foreshore was opened and a commemorative sculpture by the name of Union has been unveiled. Colonel Harold Jacobs, Defence Attach of the Netherlands for Australia and New Zealand, attended these festivities. Jacobs said: "There is no doubt that this remarkable anniversary year has further strengthened the friendship between our countries." The activities that have taken place throughout this Dirk Hartog year have demonstrated the strong and close relationship between Australia and the Netherlands time and again. With the upcoming royal visit by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Mxima just a few days away, there will be plenty more opportunities to showcase our past, present and growing ties. The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Australia would like to thank everyone that has been involved with all Dirk Hartog events throughout Australia, in particular the Dirk Hartog 2016 Advisory Board. Were truly honoured to see the amount of work people have put in this year, to mark our history and celebrate our future. To read more about Dirk Hartog and the celebration events from across the year, head to https://www.dirkhartog2016.nl/

21.01.2022 Happy quadricentenary! Today marks exactly 400 years since Dirk Hartog sailed into history!

20.01.2022 Tonight in the #Spiegeltent - Locals Night at 6pm- Open Mic with Entertainment by the Shark Bay Entertainers, Howard & Shannon, The Last Chance Crew and many more - bring your skills, bring your talents and come join us. Did we mention weve been chilling our drinks all day and put them at local prices? Come and enjoy this vintage Dutch Mirror tent on beautiful Denham Foreshore while you still can.

19.01.2022 Recover from last nights festivities with the Spiegeltent Series. Doors open from 6pm as Shark Bay locals host a free evening of entertainment!

19.01.2022 The opening ceremony was held today for the Shark Bay 1616 - Dirk Hartog Festival in Denham. Well be binging you coverage of the event throughout. #DirkHartog2016

18.01.2022 Two threatened species will be returned to Dirk Hartog Island next August, in what’s set to become one of the world’s most important mammal sanctuaries.

18.01.2022 Excited to announce the performance times of The Shark Bay Entertainers! All performances around the Discovery Hub, Denham Foreshore. Fri 21st 6pm 8pm Pop up vignettes... Sat 22 10am 12pm Pop up vignettes, 12pm Performance Sun 23 1pm 2pm Pop up vignettes, 2pm Performance Mon 24 10am 3.30pm Pop up vignettes, 6pm Performance (Spiegeltent) Tues 25 3.30pm Pop up vignettes, 4pm Performance (Discovery Hub) See more

17.01.2022 One more sleep! The Dirk Hartog Voyage of Discovery, Shark Bay 1616 Festival kicks off TOMORROW! Join us for 5 days of celebrations to commemorate the landing of Dirk Hartog in Shark Bay exactly 400 years ago!

16.01.2022 "Families, history buffs and concert goers partied like it was 1616 as celebrations continued yesterday to mark four centuries since Dirk Hartog became the first European to set foot in WA." PerthNow

16.01.2022 Western Australias Dutch community is preparing to welcome its Royal family for the first time in nearly two decades, with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands set to begin a two-day trip to Perth.

16.01.2022 Today is the most important date of the Dirk Hartog 2016 yearthe exact anniversary of Dirk Hartog's landfall in Shark Bay, Western Australia 400 years ago! Cel...ebrations have been taking place across the year, and today especially. Today this historical event was celebrated with commemorations on both Dirk Hartog Island and in Denham, WA, marking the final day of the week-long Shark Bay 1616 Festival. Honorary Consul of the Netherlands Arnold Stroobach travelled to Dirk Hartog Island, where he spoke about the significance of the event. Stroobach said: "Its an immense privilege to be able to stand here on Dirk Hartog Island today on the very day Dirk Hartog landed on the West Australian coastline four hundred years ago." At Cape Inscription on Dirk Hartog Island, new replica copies of Dirk Hartogs flattened pewter dish, and the dish that replaced it in 1697 by Willem de Vlamingh have been unveiled along with new interpretive panels at the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage. In Denham, the redeveloped foreshore was opened and a commemorative sculpture by the name of Union has been unveiled. Colonel Harold Jacobs, Defence Attaché of the Netherlands for Australia and New Zealand, attended these festivities. Jacobs said: "There is no doubt that this remarkable anniversary year has further strengthened the friendship between our countries." The activities that have taken place throughout this Dirk Hartog year have demonstrated the strong and close relationship between Australia and the Netherlands time and again. With the upcoming royal visit by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima just a few days away, there will be plenty more opportunities to showcase our past, present and growing ties. The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Australia would like to thank everyone that has been involved with all Dirk Hartog events throughout Australia, in particular the Dirk Hartog 2016 Advisory Board. Were truly honoured to see the amount of work people have put in this year, to mark our history and celebrate our future. To read more about Dirk Hartog and the celebration events from across the year, head to https://www.dirkhartog2016.nl/

15.01.2022 A magical afternoon at the outdoor concert with Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows capping it off. Thanks for the party Shark Bay!

15.01.2022 Western Australia's Dutch community is preparing to welcome its Royal family for the first time in nearly two decades, with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands set to begin a two-day trip to Perth.

13.01.2022 Join us for the Sail In Parade at 1pm today!

12.01.2022 Our tall ships are making their way into Shark Bay! Visitors will be able to board the Duyfken, and see the STS Leeuwin II and STS Young Endeavour moored offshore! Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation, STS Leeuwin II, STS Young Endeavour #visitWA #SharkBay1616 #whatsonWA #DiscoverSharkBay #TourismWA #thisisWA #justanotherdayinWA

12.01.2022 THANK YOU SHARK BAY! Congratulations Shark Bay - youve done us proud! Thank you to everyone who helped make the Dirk Hartog Voyage of Discovery celebration and commemoration a huge success. Watch our video below to relive the magic!

11.01.2022 Box Wars Sail in Parade Day!! Today is the final day for workshops from 9am - 12pm at the Rec Centre. All parents are encouraged to help transport the sailing ships to the marshall point (The Shire car park on Barnard St) by 12.30pm. The parade will commence from 1pm and travel down Durlacher St and finish in front of the Spiegeltent. Ships ahoy!

11.01.2022 The opening ceremony was held today for the Shark Bay 1616 - Dirk Hartog Festival in Denham. We'll be binging you coverage of the event throughout. #DirkHartog2016

11.01.2022 In collaboration with Perths Black Swan State Theatre Company, the Shark Bay entertainers will present a series of promenade performances inspired by historical figures from the 1600s to today! Keep an eye out for their performances during the festival!

11.01.2022 THANK YOU SHARK BAY! Congratulations Shark Bay - you've done us proud! Thank you to everyone who helped make the Dirk Hartog Voyage of Discovery celebration and commemoration a huge success. Watch our video below to relive the magic!

10.01.2022 Head on down to the Ocean Classic finish line at 11am to see the Yachts come in! A presentation will be held at the Heritage Resort at 6pm. Then from 2pm, the Shark Bay Amphitheatre will open to host the Outdoor Concert at 3pm!

10.01.2022 A great snapshot of the #SharkBay1616 festival so far via ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt!

09.01.2022 Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands have officially unveiled the restored #DirkHartog dish at #TravellersTraders at @wamuseum! #dirkhartog #sharkbay1616

09.01.2022 The Batavia Longboat is almost here! Visitors will get an opportunity to learn about one of the bloodiest mutinies in nautical history when the boat moors in Shark Bay for the festivities. #DirkHartog #visitWA #SharkBay1616 #whatsonWA #DiscoverSharkBay #TourismWA #thisisWA #justanotherdayinWA

09.01.2022 Beautiful costumes from the Moda1616 Exhibition!

09.01.2022 -SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY- Download the full schedule of events and print at home. Just click the link below: http://bit.ly/2dtZAN2... Were kicking off the festivities with the Opening Ceremony tomorrow at 5pm outside the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitors Centre! See you there!

09.01.2022 The Pyrophone Juggernaut fires up at the Shark Bay Speedway tonight! Be mesmerised by the worlds largest multi-octave fire organ from 7:30pm (8:30pm Saturday)

08.01.2022 Dust off your doublets, rustle your ruffles, and plump up your pantaloons! Theres only week until the Golden Age 1616 Ball!

07.01.2022 Dust off your doublets, rustle your ruffles, and plump up your pantaloons! There's only week until the Golden Age 1616 Ball!

05.01.2022 Arrrr ye ready Shark Bay?

03.01.2022 Two threatened species will be returned to Dirk Hartog Island next August, in whats set to become one of the worlds most important mammal sanctuaries.

03.01.2022 The Shark Bay celebrations begin today with the Opening Ceremony at 5pm on the Denham Foreshore featuring a special performance from The Lost Quays!

02.01.2022 At 6:30pm, the doors of our beautiful Spiegeltent will open to welcome guests to the Golden Age 1616 Ball! Celebrate the pioneering era in style with a sumptuous banquet, live music and entertainment fit for Dirk Hartog himself!

02.01.2022 Open Mic at the Spiegeltent. Bring your instruments, bring your mates. It might end in a dance floor if youre lucky.... were open until late and weve got drink specials like youve never seen. #lastchance #sharkbay1616

01.01.2022 In case you missed it, the recent story of the crew of seven who sailed the Batavia Long Boat Replica from Geraldton to Shark Bay!