Mandurah
An estuary seaside city about 70 km south of Perth. Canal boat trips to see wild dolphins are popular, and giant sculpture treasure hunts are a hit with families.
Mandurah sits at the mouth of the Peel Inlet, and the city is built along canals and the bay. It is a weekend getaway for Perth residents. The main activity is a canal cruise to see wild bottlenose dolphins (about 1 hour). During the Christmas season, night cruises show off the lights on the canal mansions. By the waterfront you can buy fresh blue swimmer crabs, and a crab festival is held in March. In the forests around the city, Danish artist Thomas Dambo has hidden giant figures made from reclaimed timber, which makes for a fun family treasure hunt. From Perth, the Mandurah line train takes about 50 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Penguin Island
- Rottnest Island
- Perth Zoo
- Kings Park and Botanic Garden
- Heirisson Island
- The Bell Tower (Swan Bells)
- Elizabeth Quay
- London Court