Mandurah
The seaside resort town of Mandurah, 74km south of Perth along the entrance to Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary is perfect for a relaxing summer vacation. Rivers and inlets make it an excellent boating and fishing haven, popular for jewfish, prawns and crabs. Offshore reefs produce spectacular underwater life.
A large range of hotel accommodation is available throughout the region, with plenty of camping grounds, B&B's and resorts available. Houseboats in Mandurah are also popular for holiday hire along the Murray River. See attractive homes along the waterfront as local tours cruise the surrounding rivers and waterways.
Deep sea fishing and dolphins are popular Mandurah sights and activities. Picnic areas are situated along the foreshore and abundant birdlife can be seen at the inlet and the narrow, coastal salt lakes south of the town.
Visit Lake Clifton to see thrombolites, unusual sediment formations at Yalgorup National Park. Other local attractions include wineries at Mandurah and the beautiful Margaret River wine region, historical museums, wildlife and bird parks, boat cruises, Hotham Valley steam train and scenic wildflower tours. Hire a boat, or enjoy a cruise or eco tour and canoe the Murray River estuary.
Drive to the nearby country towns of Western Australia including Boddington, Jarradale, Serpentine Falls, Pinjarra, Dwellingup or further south to Bunbury and Dunsborough. Drop in to the Underwater Observatory at Busselton Jetty.
The coastal region south of Perth is a stunning stretch of landscape with plenty of sights to enjoy. Mandurah Visitor Information Centre along the waterfront offers helpful information, booking assistance and maps of the region.
