Perth’s natural adventure hub mandurah & the peel region Visitor Guide 2017
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@VisitPeel Introducing the New Mandurah Forum Welcome TO YOUR NATURAL ADVENTURES
Destinations without the driving. You don’t need to traverse Western Australia to experience the state’s diversity. Only an hour south of Perth, the Peel Region offers everything from beautiful coastlines to jarrah forests, all within a short drive.
Be inspired by our guide and visit us to see for yourself.
The $350 million complete centre transformation The new Mandurah Forum will provide an excellent everyday fashion range, a new alfresco casual dining precinct, new food will nearly double the size of Mandurah Forum. court, fresh new food hall for everyone to enjoy and an indoor/ outdoor play area for children. It will be anchored by David Jones, Target, Kmart, Woolworths, The result will be a premium shopping destination offering a Coles and BIGW, and will feature five new mini major stores and vibrant new retail and community experience to a diverse and approximately 220 specialty retailers. thriving community.
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03 Welcome 28 Food & Wine 04 Contents 32 Arts & Culture 06 The Peel Region & map 36 THREE SUMMERS MOVIE 08 getting here 38 Day Trip Planners 10 ANNUAL events 40 Stay Awhile 12 Adventure & Sports 42 Mandurah 16 Wildlife 50 Murray & Wilderness 56 Waroona 20 Beach & Water 60 Boddington 24 Family Fun 64 Serpentine Jarrahdale
World first for Mandurah’s sustainable Blue Swimmer Crabs! The Peel Harvey blue swimmer crab fishery is the world’s first recreational and commercial fishery to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Lake Clifton Thrombolites Murray River certification for sustainable seafood. If you’re not crabbing yourself, look for the blue MSC label to know the blue swimmers you buy are certified sustainable to the world’s best LEGEND HANDY NUMBERS standard in seafood sustainability. Dept. Fire and Emergency Services (emergency info) 1300 657 209 Disability access Police, Fire and Ambulance 000 Working together to keep our fisheries teeming with life for generations. Pram access Water Police 131 444 Pet friendly SES 132 500 Family activity DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & WILDLIFE Free activity Mandurah 9405 0750 Dwellingup 9538 1078 Jarrahdale 9526 1209 5
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Mandurah & the Peel Region is easily accessible from Perth and on the way to the South-West. Perfect for a day trip or extended stay.
JARRAHDALE By car Getting around serpentine The drive from Perth takes less than an hour via the Many of the region’s attractions are in or around the Kwinana Freeway. Alternatively, take the more leisurely Mandurah city centre beside the estuary’s scenic inland scenic route, travelling the South Western eastern foreshore and the marina precinct, making Highway via the native forests of the Darling Scarp, them easily accessible. The city is very walkable, with rolling farmland and some of the region’s good paths, open spaces and waterside boardwalks award-winning wineries. making a stroll an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Get your regional map from a local Visitor Centre and MANDURAH start exploring. By train Transperth’s Mandurah Line provides a regular fast train Hire Cars service between Perth and Mandurah, leaving from the pinjarra Underground and Elizabeth Quay station in Perth city. If you take the train to Mandurah, you can discover the It takes around 48 minutes in sleek, air-conditioned Peel Region in a hire car. Several car rental companies trains, which depart every 10 -15 minutes. Catch the provide vehicles for pickup in Mandurah if you’d like to DWELLINGUP Transperth bus 588 or 589 from Mandurah station into explore the diversity of the region on a self-drive. the City. For a different rail journey, consider taking the scenic Taxis inland route aboard the TransWA Australind, stopping boddington at six locations in the Peel Region. Mandurah Taxis operate services from the Mandurah Transit Station and can take you anywhere in and waroona around the region.
Mandurah Taxis Approx travelling 24/7 On Demand Professional Transport distances (kms) Perth Serpentine Jarrahdale Mandurah Pinjarra Dwellingup Waroona Boddington 08 9581 8999 (Mandurah Base) 13 13 30 24/7 bookings anytime Perth - 63 64 74 83 106 110 131 www.mandurahtaxis.com.au [email protected] Serpentine 63 - 15 35 35 45 60 98 Mandurah Taxis provide transport to the Peel Region plus offer additional personalised tourist charter and executive Jarrahdale 64 15 - 54 46 58 72 83 car services 24/7 to any destination. With a fleet of 45 vehicles from executive cars, sedans, Mandurah 74 35 54 - 17 41 43 92 wagons, 7, 10, 24 seater buses and wheelchair access vehicles we have all your transport needs covered. Pinjarra 83 35 46 17 - 24 26 75 Operating since 1959 Mandurah Taxis continues to provide award winning service. Our vehicles and friendly Drivers are all fully licensed, insured and accredited. We are a Dwellingup 106 45 58 41 24 - 36 51 locally owned and operated business that has an extensive knowledge of the Peel Region and beyond. Waroona 110 60 72 43 26 36 - 87 We are LOCAL RELIABLE SAFE.
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MANDURAH CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL January March M ay July october Kids run amok and learn at the same time in the safety of Mandurah’s MANDURAH CUP 100 CLUB CHANNEL SEVEN MANDURAH CRAB FEST STRETCH ARTS FESTIVAL NAIDOC WEEK JARRAHDALE LOG CHOP Eastern Foreshore. Expect fun, free dress-up competitions, workshops, In idyllic country, Pinjarra’s historic Mandurah’s premier two day free event Using a different theme and stretch NAIDOC Week celebrates the The Jarrahdale Log Chop is an annual and interactive playgrounds. horse-race club hosts the region’s celebrates the region's waterways, colour every year, the people of history, culture and achievements of free family event with three different premier social sporting event. local produce, fresh seafood, gourmet Mandurah gather for this cultural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander styles of Log Chop competitions Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah Pinjarra Park Racecourse Rd, delights, wine, local and national weekend of workshops, exhibitions, people across Australia. Everyone organised by the State Axemen's Pinjarra WA 6208 entertainment plus a spectacular performances and activities. is welcome to join in the annual Association, also local market stalls, fireworks display. A 'must visit' event Eastern Foreshore, Bindjareb NAIDOC celebrations in children's activities, and delicious food. for all the family! Mandurah. Event highlights include AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah Jarrahdale Oval, Nettleton Road november storytelling by Aboriginal community and Millars Road, Jarrahdale Enjoy the Australia Day Celebrations members, cultural Bindjareb BODDINGTON LIONS RODEO in Mandurah. Head to the foreshore WEARABLE ART MANDURAH Aboriginal dancing, dance workshop NANGA MUSIC FESTIVAL for an Aussie breakfast and live music. See WA’s largest rodeo with three days April Be dazzled, amused and enthralled as for teens and fun activities for families Watch the citizenship ceremony Nanga Music Festival is where music of thrilling bull rides, pony rides and the Wearable Art Mandurah Showcase and children. followed by a flotilla of boats on DWELLINGUP PUMPKIN FESTIVAL meets nature and is unlike any musical jumping castles, plus live bands and presents the finest wearable art from Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, the estuary competing for the best event in WA. For three days, the food stalls. You will see pumpkins so big they across Australia and beyond through a Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah dressed title, organised by Mandurah small community of music lovers and need a forklift to carry them! Held at highly entertaining stage performance. Rodeo Grounds, Boddington Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club musicians share an intimate experience the local school grounds, this quirky This full-length theatrical production (MOFSC). that combines music, nature and and charming harvest festival is an will delight you, presenting spectacular mingling together in harmony. Intimate Eastern Foreshore, event for the whole family. wearable creations alongside August concerts, workshops and bushwalks december Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah Dwellingup Primary School, professional theatre, dance and song. SERPENTINE JARRAHDALE are all part of the Nanga experience. 10 Newton Street, Dwellingup Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, MANDURAH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS COMMUNITY FAIR Nanga Bush Camp, Nanga Road, Mandurah, Ormsby Terrace, At this free family event, you will find a Nanga Brook ON THE CANALS PINJARRA CUP Mandurah February great range of market and food stalls Mandurah is the capital of Christmas Being one of the biggest events in together with roving entertainment CLUB MARINE MANDURAH BOAT SHOW Lights with 200+ canal-side homes DWELLINGUP LOG CHOP country Western Australian racing, the throughout the day, an exhibition Get your fix of all things boating at this lit up. Thousands of Christmas lights Enjoy this great country day out Shire of Murray’s premier horse race of art, photography, woodwork, three-day show, set on Mandurah’s illuminate million dollar mansions and where you can watch strong men features live racing action, fashion metalwork and textiles, children’s June award-winning Ocean Marina. reflect on the water. A Christmas Lights swinging their axes and join all the contests, live music and children’s activities and show rides. cruise is the best way to see the lights, other fun family activities. An event Mandurah Offshore Fishing & entertainment. Fun is guaranteed for PINJARRA FESTIVAL Paterson Street, Mundijong departing every night from December Sailing Club, 115 Breakwater not to be missed. people of all ages. until mid-January. Join the fun at the Shire of Murray’s Parade, Mandurah Dwellingup Oval, Racecourse Road, Pinjarra largest, free annual community festival. Book with Mandurah Visitor Centre, Moore Street, Dwellingup From children and music lovers, to WAROONA SHOW 75 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah FAIRBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL foodies, wine lovers and those who September Australia’s biggest one day country Enjoy live music at this three-day enjoy a cultural hit, there is something NEW YEAR’S EVE DWELLINGUP 100 MOUNTAIN show is a family favourite with rides, family-friendly folk festival, and camp for everyone. BIKE CLASSIC log chopping and more. Give your Gather family and friends and bring on the bushland of Fairbridge Village, Edenvale Homestead, Awarded ‘Mountain Bike Australia family a true country experience at in the New Year on the beautiful with sweeping views over the Darling Corners of George and 2015/2016 Event of the Year’, the this annual event. Mandurah foreshore with a double Escarpment. Henry Streets, Pinjarra display of spectacular fireworks, live Act-Belong-Commit Dwellingup Waroona Showgrounds, Fairbridge Village, music and kid’s activities. 100 Mountain Bike Classic is Perth's South-West Highway, South West Highway, Pinjarra premier mountain biking event. Waroona Parade, Mandurah Location: Eastern Foreshore, Dwellingup Football Oval Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah
10 11 ADVENTURE The Peel Region is home to some & Sports of Australia’s best golf courses. The Act-Belong-Commit Dwellingup 100 Mountain Bike Event is Australia’s best. VISITPEEL.COM.AU/ADVENTURE-AND-SPORTS
The Peel Region delivers an amazing range of adventure, action and Find the closest place south of Perth sporting options making it a go-to for adrenaline lovers. Choose your to four wheel drive on the beach. location from the bush, rivers, the coast and the open ocean.
Mountain Biking in Dwellingup
HIGHLIGHTS Kayaking at Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup
Munda Biddi Trail Over 1,000 kilometres of cycling heaven! Passing through magnificent Lane Poole Reserve, the trail also takes cyclists through the historic timber towns of Jarrahdale, Waroona and Dwellingup.
Dwellingup This lovely little town is a great place to start mountain biking, bush and river adventures.
Langford Park Find fantastic trails with options for beginners and advanced riders just north of Jarrahdale. Airborne
Bibbulmun Track This 1000 km long-distance walking trail passes through the rustic township of Dwellingup. The 120 km section between Dwellingup and Experience the ultimate thrill on a tandem jump over Pinjarra or Mandurah’s pristine Collie is a unique wilderness experience. coastline with WA Skydiving Academy and take in breathtaking views of the region. You can also stay in the plane and enjoy scenic flights with Royal Aero Club of WA from Murrayfield Aerodrome, only 15 minutes from Mandurah. Walking the Bibbulmun Track in Dwellingup
SPORTS CENTRES
As well as adventures, you can try all sorts of more conventional sports and it doesn’t have to be golf. There are fantastic recreation centres to choose from to keep your break active. Come and experience the adrenaline of the climb at Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre. The Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre provides a fun, safe, outdoor and indoor environment for families to enjoy. Do some lap swimming or just let your children play at the indoor, pirate themed aqua playground. 12 13 WATER SPORTS GOLF
The Peel Region is a fresh wonderland of water, from surging surf to babbling brooks Choose your favourite golf course in the Peel Region from the Peel Region’s rare variety of to peaceful estuaries, and the variety of water-based activities is spectacular. For fishing world class golf courses, all in close proximity to Perth. Our immaculately kept fairways and enthusiasts, the beaches, estuary, lakes and rivers are easy to access, and deep-sea fishing greens and beautiful surroundings make the region a golfing dream. Tee off at The Cut, charters are simple to arrange from Mandurah. Hire a boat, kayak, canoe or paddle boat one of WA’s most prestigious and picturesque golf courses. Sculpted into the dunes, the and explore the vast inland waters, including the Murray River, Waroona Dam and the stunning links layout features 14 holes with oceanfront views every golfer will admire. internationally listed Peel-Yalgorup system.
ACTION SPORTS
The Peel offers you an extreme range of action sports. Stay grounded with paintball in Dwellingup, mountain bike in Jarrahdale or go skydiving near Pinjarra. Then there’s the water where you can get your adrenaline pumping with white-water rafting at Baden Powell in winter, or a jet ski tour through the Mandurah estuary and ocean in summer. Or if you’d like to fly like a bird and swim like a dolphin all in one experience, try PLAY THE PEEL flyboarding in Mandurah. VISITPEEL.COM.AU
The cut secrets GOLF
WHEELS & MOTORS Country Club Drive, Dawesville Secret Harbour Boulevard, Secret Harbour 08 9582 4444 | [email protected] 08 9524 7133 | [email protected] the-cut.com.au secretsgolf.com.au Not everyone wants water, so go bush instead and explore on mountain bikes and four On the edge of the Indian Ocean, this This links course is inspired by the is WA’s must play golf course. The classic Scottish courses. Designed wheel drives. Drive the beaches to find secret fishing and sunset spots, jump on the James Wilcher designed 18 hole course by golf architect Graham Marsh and forest train or steam train in Dwellingup or explore Mandurah on a Ninebot, the newest offers spectacular ocean views and has crafted into the spectacular ocean side been created to excite and challenge landscape, this course boasts 18 superb generation of Segway. golfers of all abilities. An unmissable holes all set against a breathtaking adventure! Indian Ocean panorama.
MANDURAH COUNTRY CLUB THE LINKS KENNEDY BAY
16 Marsh Place, Halls Head Lot 199 Port Kennedy Drive, Port Kennedy Ninebot Tour at Len Howard Conservation Park, Erskine 08 9581 2968 | mandcountryclub.com.au 08 9524 5991 | [email protected] [email protected] kennedybay.com.au This incredible course enjoys an Acclaimed as one of WA’s best, this elevated location to offer superbly course is characterised by beautifully challenging golf through a parkland undulating landscapes, fast running setting with majestic trees keeping fairways and superb greens. This is a it interesting all the way. Do not miss true and traditional links course and your opportunity to play this hidden with 115 pot bunkers it presents an gem of the Peel region. enjoyable challenge.
MEADOW SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PINJARRA GOLF CLUB
23 Meadow Springs Drive, Mandurah Cnr Pinjarra Rd & Sutton St, Pinjarra 08 9581 6002 | [email protected] 08 9531 1252 | [email protected] msgcc.com.au pinjarragolf.com.au This course has proudly hosted Dating back to 1912, this historically 7 WA Opens and is your chance to impressive course offers golfers a experience immaculate fairways gently fantastic day of play. Hone your skills meandering through towering Tuart on the practice fairways, take lessons trees. This is a course that is both a with a Golf Pro, or simply soak up highly regarded test while also being the charming scenery - all just 80km very playable. from Perth.
14 WILDERNESS Peel Zoo has one of the world’s most & WILDLIFE successful Tasmanian devil breeding programs. Peel has over 130 different bird species visiting over the course of the year. VISITPEEL.COM.AU/WILDERNESS-WILDLIFE
With such a diverse range of beautiful natural environments on offer, Peel is home to the threatened Baudin’s you can have some incredible natural adventures in this region. and Carnaby’s black cockatoos. From wildlife encounters with dolphins, koalas, birds and kangaroos to beautiful spring wildflowers, waterfalls and towering trees in untouched native forests. Explore, discover and meet the locals all over the Peel Region.
Hotham River, Boddington
HIGHLIGHTS Kangaroo at Serpentine National Park
Murray River The meandering waterways lined with paperbark and gum trees are regularly visited by a rich variety of waterbirds, and even dolphins and sea eagles.
Serpentine National Park With beautiful waterfalls, bushwalking trails and an abundance of native wildlife including kangaroos, Serpentine National Park is an idyllic day-trip from Perth.
Lake Pollard at Yalgorup National Park Walk Lake Pollard Trail and enjoy vistas of Lake Pollard where black swans mass between October and March.
Creery Wetlands Watch the birds all year at the Creery Wetlands and Samphire Cove reserves on Mandurah’s Peel Inlet.
Lane Poole Reserve The reserve protects around 500 species of native plants, providing an important habitat for threatened species such as the quokka, noisy Wildflowers scrub-bird, woylie, chuditch and western ring-tailed possum.
With huge areas of forest, wetland and coast, your wilderness options are endless. From September to November, wildflower lovers will find incredible colours across the region. Bush walkers will enjoy the Serpentine National Park. Follow the Serpentine River where you’ll see wattle, kangaroo paws, and orchids in spring. Another delightful place to spot WA’s famous wildflowers is Marrinup, a tranquil forested area, just a few kilometres from the country town of Dwellingup. Island Point Walk in Herron is a lovely walk to do any time of the year. But nature really puts a show on for you between September and October with amazing wildflower displays of spider orchids, banksias and wisteria.
16 17 Black-winged stilt at Lake Clifton WILdlife Camping & Caravanning
More often than not you’ll see dolphins right in the heart of Mandurah. The waterways are Mandurah and the Peel Region is the perfect destination for nature lovers and camping also home to birds so bring binoculars to spot ospreys, spoonbills, egrets, sea eagles and enthusiasts. Sleep under the stars at one of the region’s many national park camp sites, kingfishers. Grab the ‘Peel Inlet & Harvey Estuary Water & Shorebirds Birdwatching Walking or stay at a lakeside tourist park and wake up to breathtaking views. Trail Guide’ at the Mandurah Visitor Centre to explore the habitat of this abundant birdlife If you’re coming from Perth, stop and relax on the foothills of the Darling Ranges in the around the estuary. At the region’s wildlife parks, Peel Zoo in Pinjarra and Cohunu Koala north, near the spectacular Serpentine Falls National Park. Or have a rest at the RV short Park in Byford, you can also get close to Australian wildlife like kangaroos, koalas and even stay area in Jarrahdale. Tasmanian devils. In Mandurah, you can either base yourself at the centrally located caravan parks, or about eight kilometres outside the city centre at Mandurah’s ‘Top Tourist’ four star caravan park. The historic town of Pinjarra, about 17 km from Mandurah, sits on the Murray River. There, you can camp right on the banks of the river in a beautiful camping area spread HIKING across four acres. The many campgrounds at Lane Poole Reserve near Dwellingup have a range of different Whatever your level, the Peel Region has hiking and riding trails for everyone. facilities including camp kitchens, gas barbecues and communal fire pits. There are a range of popular bushwalking trails in Lane Poole Reserve near Dwellingup, Day use areas offer opportunities to relax by the waterside or picnic, swim and kayak. including Island Pool, Nanga Brook, Chudditch and King Jarrah walk trails. The longest The majority of campsites must be booked at least 24 hours in advance at of these is an 18km loop with the shortest running to 1.2km. All trails provide wonderful parkstay.dpaw.wa.gov.au. The exception to this rule are Nanga Mill and Nanga Townsite opportunities to spot the native forest wildlife including Scarlet Robins and Red-winged which cannot be booked in advance and operate on a first come, first-served basis. Some Fairy Wrens in the understorey or the Red-Tailed Black Cockatoos feeding high up in the hard surface, larger sites are available at Nanga Brook campsite for campervans, caravans canopy. The Bibbulmun Track, one of the world’s great long distance walk trails, is for and trailers. walkers only and suitable for everyone. Whether it’s for a short stroll, a weekend break, Martin’s Tank Campground near Preston Beach operates on a ‘first come, first served’ basis or the challenge of becoming an ‘end-to-ender’, there’s no better way to discover the natural and is a beautiful place to camp between September and May. You can spot a wide range wonders of the region. of migratory birds there.
18Happy bottlenose dolphins in Mandurah estuary 19 The Peel-Harvey estuary is twice beach & water the size of Sydney Harbour.
Mandurah is home to one of Australia’s VISITPEEL.COM.AU/ADVENTURE-AND-SPORTS/WATER healthiest dolphin populations.
Choose your adventure from miles of incredible ocean coast and beautiful inland waterways. Find fun exploring our estuary, rivers, lakes and the open ocean by canoe, fishing charter or jet ski. Or just relax on the beach. The Peel Region has beaches for miles with over 60 kms of coastline.
Comet Bay Town Beach, Mandurah Jet-skiing at Peel-Harvey Inlet, Mandurah (Dawesville)
HIGHLIGHTS
Swimming Beaches Spend the day swimming at Mandurah’s beautiful beaches like Silver Sands, Doddi’s, Blue Bay and Falcon Bay or head a bit further south to Preston Beach. Surf Spots Find the perfect waves in Mandurah at popular surf spots Pyramids, ACTION & WATER Gearies, Avalon Point or Tims Thicket.
Peel-Harvey Inlet Mandurah’s jewel in the crown is a true aquatic playground Flyboarding is unlike anything you’ve done before and just about anyone can experience ideal for canoeing, kayaking, jet-skiing, boating, houseboating, dolphin cruises, fishing the thrill of floating and flying above the water with JetXtreme in Mandurah. Or enjoy the and crabbing. thrills of riding a jet ski in Mandurah. Jet ski tours offered by Nautical Adventures and Stag Watersports will get your adrenaline pumping, too. Surfing is another water sport you might love to try. Learn how to surf with Mandurah Surf Lessons. Good winter rains also bring white water rafting thrills to the Murray River, near Dwellingup. Book with the local operator Dwellingup Adventures.
DIVING & SNORKELLING
You can even learn scuba diving in Mandurah but if you don’t feel ready to start a diving course, many of Mandurah’s beaches and waterways are great to explore with goggles, snorkel and flippers. There are wrecks and reefs to explore so jump in and share these beautiful environments with reef fish, manta rays, turtles, dolphins and seals.
20 21 Crabbing from jetty at Boundary Island CANOE, KAYAK & FISHING & CRABBING STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING The famously lip-smacking blue manna crabs make the Peel-Harvey estuary a super-popular fishing location. A great way to try your hand at ‘scooping’ for Mandurah’s Whether you’re into leisurely paddling on the Peel Inlet’s generally-peaceful waters, would famous crabs in the shallow waters of the Peel Inlet is to go on a crabbing cruise between like to explore the rivers, or love the buzz of sea kayaking, the Peel Region has something November and April. The estuary is also a fantastic place to catch Herring, Sand Whiting, for everyone. Bream, Cobbler (catfish), Taylor, Garfish. Or head to Lake Navarino (Waroona Dam) for trout While enjoying a relaxing paddle around the estuary or through the canals is a magical and redfin fishing (licence required) between September and June. experience in the early morning or late afternoon, another great family outing is to journey upstream and explore some of the local rivers such as the Serpentine and Murray Rivers. To plan your water adventure, grab a canoe trail brochure at the Mandurah Visitor Centre. If you don’t have your own canoe or kayak, many places around Mandurah hire them out. BOATING & CRUISING If stand-up paddle-boarding is more your thing, get in touch with Mandurah Stand-Up Paddle Hire. Mandurah is a beautiful boating haven. Bring your own boat, hire one for the day or charter a vessel with your own skipper. You don't have to go boating or fishing by yourself. When you hire a boat with Mandurah Boat and Bike Hire, you can even take your dog on board! Houseboat hire lets you live and explore, afloat! Book a boat, indulge your taste buds on a BEACHES lunch cruise with Mandurah Cruises, take in the scenery, spot dolphins or see Mandurah’s famous Christmas lights from 1st Dec to mid-January. Or hire eco-friendly round BBQ boats If you simply enjoy relaxing on a sandy beach, there are plenty of family-friendly beaches seating up to 10 people to enjoy a barbecue on the water. to choose from in Mandurah & the Peel Region. Close to restaurants, cafés and affordable accommodation, the sheltered beach right next to Mandurah’s Marina is popular with families. Out on the open ocean, unwind at Town Beach, just a short walk from the city centre, Avalon, Blue Bay, Doddi’s, Falcon Bay, Melros, San Remo, Pyramids, Silver Sands or further south at Preston Beach.
22 Exploring the Peel-Harvey Estuary by boat 23 The Mandurah Children’s Festival FAMILY FUN takes place annually in October.
VISITPEEL.COM.AU/EVENTS/KIDS-FAMILIES The region is well set up with special school holiday programs.
The Peel Region is well equipped to give families great day trips and extended holidays. Because access from Perth is fast and made easy, Mandurah & the Peel Region is popular with families and well set-up Peel Zoo offers a Zookeeper with special programs and school holiday options. for A Day program.
Peel Zoo, Pinjarra
HIGHLIGHTS Stretch Arts Festival, Mandurah
Trees Adventure Spend 2 hours climbing along wobbling bridges, through cargo nets, or flying across on a zipline at Perth’s First Tree Ropes Course in Lane Poole Reserve! Fun from 4 years and up. Bookings essential.
King Carnival Enjoy Fairground fun for everyone with carnival-style attractions right on the Mandurah foreshore.
Hotham Valley Forest Train and Steam Ranger Travel back in time with Hotham Valley Railway to experience the freedom of rail travel in the style of years gone by.
Peel Zoo Located in Pinjarra, Peel Zoo offers a hands-on experience. Hand feed the animals, hold a snake, pat a dingo or tickle a ferret.
Mini Toot, Tourist Fun Train Mandurah FOOD FOR FAMILIES
Mandurah is perfect for hungry families with cafés, family-friendly restaurants and ice creameries everywhere. Many restaurants offer specials for children including Golden Cloud Spur, Cicerello’s and Hog’s Breath Café where kids eat free on certain days of the week. Or discover one of many beautiful BBQ and picnic spots that dot the region.
24 25 ACTIVITIES FOR ACTIVITIES FOR TEENAGERS CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS Finding fun activities for teenagers can seem like a challenge but we’ve already done the hard work for you. There is plenty to do in Mandurah & the Peel Region to also keep the Mandurah’s King Carnival boasts 18-hole mini golf, rides, trampolines, arcade games older children entertained. and water slides. At Trees Adventure in Dwellingup, they can challenge themselves on WA’s first tree ropes Why not take the little ones to Chipmunks, an indoor play centre catering for ages 0-11. course offering 9 different levels and over 20 flying foxes. If they cannot get enough of Chipmunks has playgrounds for big kids and toddlers and a café for grownups. climbing, head to Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre for some more action. Or get out on the water to explore the estuary, canals and river on a dolphin cruise. You can also enjoy a round of Disc Golf at Mandurah’s Halls Park, a free and fun activity for Enjoy inflatable fun for everyone in Mandurah at Just 4 Fun Aqua Park in summer and all the whole family. If your kids love skateboarding, they will enjoy the skate parks at Halls year round at the indoor Inflatable World. Park Mandurah and in Jarrahdale, Serpentine and Mundijong. South Yunderup’s Adventurescape, a giant adventure playground, is a great day out for Water maniacs can hire a kayak at Kayaks4U, or if your children are 14 years and older, they the entire family. Your kids will enjoy climbing atop a 9 metre windmill tower, zipping on can try flyboarding with JetXtreme, the hottest extreme sport to hit the holiday circuit. a flying fox or playing with Pickles the Pig. When heading to Waroona, take the kids to The Cream Shed where they can watch cows being milked daily at 4pm from April. At Peel Zoo in Pinjarra, your kids can get close to over 100 species of birds and animals. SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS The Zookeeper 4 A Day program even allows them to experience the life of a professional zookeeper, a must for all wildlife enthusiasts from 8-16 years. Holiday Programs by Mandurah Community Museum The Mandurah If your children love trains, a train ride on Mandurah’s Mini Toot, the children’s sized Tourist Community Museum provides an affordable fun holiday program, where parents and Fun Train, or on board the Hotham Valley Tourist Train will make for a fantastic day trip away children work together to learn the techniques and skills required to complete each activity. from Perth. Based in Dwellingup, the historic Steam Ranger (Sundays from May – October) Activities range from drumming workshops to fishing clinics and more. or the Forest Train will intrigue your children. Enjoy a 1.5 hour ride in the open air carriages There’s something for everyone! of the Forest Train through the jarrah forest. Splash! Children’s School Holiday Program The Mandurah Performing Arts Centre’s Splash! program features performance and activities for children and their families during the School Holidays. From workshops covering circus, photography and dance to themed art and craft activities Mandurah Performing Arts Centre has something for all ages.
Cruise Specials Mandurah Cruises often offers special deals during school holidays like the ‘Cruise & Movie’ and ‘Kids cruise free’ special.
School Holiday Fishing Clinics in Mandurah
26Houseboat holiday in Mandurah 27 The first vines were planted food & wine in the Peel Region in 1857.
The emerging Peel wine region grows VISITPEEL.COM.AU/FOOD-AND-WINE over 200 hectares of wine grapes.
You’ll love discovering amazing adventures of the palate all over this tasty region. Mandurah is alive with restaurants, ice creameries, bars and cafés, or head out into the countryside and find cute and cosy cafés, great country Redmanna Waterfront Restaurant, pubs and fantastic wineries and breweries. 2016’s ‘Best Seafood Restaurant’. Take your tastebuds out for a great adventure.
Cape Bouvard Winery near Lake Clifton Thrombolites
HIGHLIGHTS WINERIES & BREWERIES
Millbrook Winery Located at a picturesque Chestnut farm with stunning There are so many memorable outings here for fans of the grape and the hops. vistas of the rolling landscape, this boutique winery in Jarrahdale offers a unique Sip award-winning wines lakeside at Millbrook Winery in Jarrahdale while you dine ‘from the property’ menu to complement its award-winning wines. overlooking stunning farmland and the jarrah forest. The Wine Tree invites you to bring The Etmilyn Diner Restaurant Train Enjoy a five-course meal aboard your own picnic to Dwellingup and sample their fresh fruit wines and ciders. Take in this vintage restaurant train as it meanders through the night forest of Dwellingup. beautiful scenic views from the rustic Newbliss Winery in Dwellingup while tasting a glass of red or white. If you prefer beer, you’ll love the craft beers from the local Three Rivers Decadent C’s Treat yourself to artisan chocolates and cakes created on site at Brewing Company which you can find throughout Mandurah at many of the local bars and Decadent C’s in Barragup, between Mandurah and Pinjarra. restaurants. If you want to experience it all, consider taking a wine tour with Mandurah Wine Tours & Charters around the Peel Region.
LOCAL PRODUCE
The Peel Region is rich in genuine local produce, surrounded by green vines as you graze gourmet tasting plates. Enjoy golden fish and chips with the family on the Mandurah foreshore or catch your own seafood and find fresh produce from local farms. Go exploring through the area’s locally grown produce at one of the many weekend markets throughout the region. There is plenty of delicious dairy here, too. Try the locally made, award-winning cheeses at Borrello Cheese in Oakford. The region is dotted with bakeries such as Pinjarra Bakery & Patisserie, where you’ll find the freshest pies and baked goods to make your mouth water. Or buy the freshest and finest yoghurt and cheese at Mundella Foods in Mundijong, WA’s premier dairy company (door sales on weekdays only).
28 29 Seafood dishes can be enjoyed throughout Mandurah BEST PICNIC SPOTS COUNTRY CUISINE
This region has hundreds of beautiful spots to BBQ and picnic just waiting for you to Lovely country pubs and cosy cafés can be found all over the region, so it’s easy to find unroll your blanket. One of the secret spots the locals don’t want you to know about a warm welcome. From a cuppa and a cake to a Sunday roast with a drink or two, there’s is North Dandalup Dam in the region’s northern part. Have a picnic at the recreation plenty of great food to be found. The Blue Wren Café in Dwellingup offers service with a lake and enjoy coastal views from the lookout. Beautiful clear waters, rolling hills in the smile and great home-style cooking in a family friendly atmosphere. Loved by locals and background, a sandy beach, lawn, shaded tables and gas barbecues make Drakesbrook famous throughout the region, the historic Quindanning Hotel between Boddington and Weir in Waroona the perfect picnic spot. Or get stunning estuary views in Mandurah from Williams is great for live music and hearty meals. Located above Serpentine Dam and any of the many picnic spots along Estuary Road in Dawesville and Bouvard. visited by a lot of birdlife, the rustic Café on the Dam is a beautiful spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.
FOOD TOURS & CRUISES caféS & RESTAURANTS With an incredible diversity of locations and landscapes comes an amazing variety in food and drink. A great way to discover new places is to head off on a tour by coach or boat and As the Peel Region’s only city, Mandurah is alive with restaurants, bars and cafés, many with be ferried across the region in style, from one tasty discovery to the next. Indulge yourself water and marina views and the chance to spot some dolphins. Stage Door Waterfront on a Murray River Lunch Cruise, departing from Mandurah every Wednesday and Saturday Restaurant was awarded ‘Best Contemporary Australian Restaurant’ at the 2016 Savour from September to May. If you’d like to visit the local wineries, let others do the driving and Restaurant & Catering Institute Awards. Or head for the country towns to find award relax in air conditioned comfort with Mandurah Wine Tours and Peel Bus Charters. winning wineries, superb Devonshire teas, homemade pies and more.
30Millbrook Winery, Jarrahdale 31 Mandurah Performing Arts Centre features ARTS & CULTURE in the International Architecture Yearbook.
Mandurah is home to an international VISITPEEL.COM.AU/ARTS-AND-CULTURE wearable art competition every year.
There’s plenty of beauty created by people in the Peel Region. Many creatively inspired people live here and our talented artists work with all sorts of materials. Learn more about the region’s Aboriginal history and culture. Or book an early dinner and see a Pinjarra was one of Western Australia’s performance by visiting artists at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. very first settlements. Find your cultural adventures in Mandurah & the Peel Region.
Stained Glass Window at Mandurah Visitor Centre
HIGHLIGHTS Smart St Mall, Mandurah
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) A beautiful building overlooking the bay and hosting international arts and performance events.
Forest Heritage Centre Nestled in the Dwellingup trees, this is a hub for artisans to work and visitors to enjoy the arts and explore the forest.
Edenvale Homestead A beautiful heritage precinct in Pinjarra including historic buildings, galleries and arts and crafts.
LOCAL ARTS & CRAFTS
With photography, painting, sculpture and pottery options, you can discover skilled artists and beautiful pieces of art. Take a different look at Mandurah by walking the two public art trails which will lead you to beautiful hidden spots and inspiring artwork. There are also opportunities to roll up your sleeves and make your own pottery piece at Peel Pottery in Mandurah. At the Dwellingup Visitor Centre, you can buy soaps from Whispering Tree Soaps made of homegrown botanicals and freshly caught Dwellingup rainwater.
32The Australian Ballet at 33 Mandurah Performing Arts Centre GALLERIES HERITAGE
Local galleries can also be found in Mandurah, including the Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery Learn about the region’s fascinating history and heritage at a number of sites including at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, CASM - Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah and Edenvale Homestead and Fairbridge Village in Pinjarra, Hugh Manning Tractor & Machinery Emma Blyth and Christian Fletcher Gallery. The Murray Arts and Crafts Society at Edenvale Museum in Serpentine and Mandurah Community Museum. Homestead in Pinjarra and the Waroona Visitor Centre display fantastic local art, too.
PERFORMANCE ABORIGINAL CULTURE & HERITAGE The state-of-the-art Mandurah Performing Arts Centre is a distinctive feature overlooking Aboriginal culture and heritage can be seen, heard and discovered all over the Peel Region. the waters of Mandjar Bay and showcases a wide range of local, national and international creative talent. There are plenty of places to find contemporary art, historical collections and local tours. Watch out for the tile mosaic on Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore which was developed by Noongar Woman Sandra Hill acknowledging Aboriginal people in the area.
Meaning ‘Spirit of the totems’, Borrunga Park in the Mandurah suburb Dudley Park is a Winjan’s Campsite, Mandurah great place to understand the local Noongar culture. At Winjan’s Campsite on McLarty Road in Mandurah (Halls Head), you’ll find six totem poles telling of the six seasons that the Noongar people used. On McLarty Road in Pinjarra, a memorial and park commemorate the site of the Pinjarra Massacre which occurred in 1834 and claimed the lives of 70 Noongar people. Guided tours and Aboriginal experiences are available locally in the Shire of Murray from Bindjareb Middars. Bookings on [email protected].
Christian Emma Blyth Fletcher Gallery Photo Images Open 7 days 9 Smart Street, Mandurah 9 Smart Street, Mandurah 08 9581 5570 08 9581 1444 [email protected] www.emmablyth.com.au www.christianfletcher.com.au Emma’s Gallery specialises in paintings, prints and art gifts Explore the splendours of Western Australia in captivating depicting the local region, the north west and other iconic colour when you visit the gallery of Christian Fletcher, Australian locations. renowned landscape photographer. Bold, original and fun, her paintings express a passion for Christian has been a photographer for 24 years and still retains colour and unique sense of the Australian culture. The spirit all of the passion and enthusiasm for taking breathtaking of Australia has inspired Emma to use large brushstrokes and photographs that capture our diverse state. vibrant colours to portray scenes of the outback, beautiful beaches and south west forests. Framed and unframed photographs Purchase Emma’s unique artworks online at Giftware and Books www.emmablyth.com.au and see inside her studio Open 7 days a week at www.facebook.com/EmmaBlythArtist. Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday and Public Holidays 10am to 4pm
34 35 JARRA INFUSION CAFÉ, PINJARRA FRISKY DEER, MANDURAH There's much This café became the production's home away to love on the Mandurah waterfront from the from home in our rare downtime. The raw cakes local oysters at Stagedoor Waterfront Restaurant, and paleo lasagne with the nut paste topping the restaurant often frequented by our cast three summers (who knew!) were a particular hit. The relaxed below The Sebel, or the pukka fish and chips at atmosphere and cosy furnishings were perfectly Cicerello's. But the stand out was the little bijou attuned to our folk festival world - the art café and home decor venture, Frisky Deer, a short department did a run on their hand made hats stroll from the boardwalk. Early starts during A MOVIE BY BEN ELTON and art work which will all feature in the film. I production meant we didn't get to use it as much wasn't brave enough to try the turmeric latte but as we would have liked - but whenever possible maybe next time. the cast would be picked up with their heads also Ask for Nic. filled with home decoration tips!
Three Summers is the first movie to be shot entirely in the Peel Region and can be seen in cinemas in 2017. Production and post-production also took place in Western Australia in 2016.
Written and directed by Ben Elton, award-winning novelist, playwright, television writer and lyricist, Three Summers is described as a fusion of romance, music and political satire inspired by the Fairbridge Festival. The real-life
The international and domestic cast and crew, had every weekend free to explore and enjoy festival everything in the Peel Region. The producer Michael Wrenn shared his Top 5 Experiences with us. that inspired
WAROONA AGRICULTURAL SHOW THE WINE TREE, DWELLINGUP An oddly the movie Though it only happens once a year, being able named cider brewery (and some wine to be fair) Three Summers to attend this show was a great occasion to that makes up for it with old time charm. Situated engage with a key local event and also a chance just off the Bibbulmun Track, with the apple trees to run into so many people who have been part in blossom under the canopy of eucalypts and Every April in the heart of the Peel Region: An explosion of music, dance, colour, fun of our production. The bantam hens and farriers firs, it’s a great place to relax and imbibe. The competition was a highlight though I have too pork scratchings were, as threatened, rather and sheer enjoyment! 12 stages pumping with folk, world and roots music plus a whole much imagination to watch the woodcutting 'more ish' and, with a designated driver and a few lot more spilling onto the tree-lined streets of the historic Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra. for too long. It was great to sample the wines of pulls of the cider pump, a pleasure to indulge in. Drakesbrook Fine Wines who donated product FAIRBRIDGE VILLAGE, PINJARRA to the film. I also bought a hand crafted optical Fairbridge Village was our home for the 6 illusion chopping board which will look great at weeks of production, during which the venue home with cheese on it. effortlessly absorbed 70 crew, 36 cast, 1,000 extras, one circus tent and the recreation of our music festival as well as hosting multiple school groups, weddings and running its own services with ease and conviviality. It’s great for the whole production to have been able to spend a real Camp for the weekend or come for the day, and fairbridgefestival.com.au patch of time in one place with the staff, peacocks and kangaroos (special shout out to caretakers discover a treasure-trove of cultural delights. John and Jason, Koodah Cornwall and Sue, our indigenous advisors, as well as local residents, PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY: Stephanie Smith our go-to person and CEO David Russel). We look forward to coming back next year to attend the Fairbridge Festival, Ben Church at Fairbridge Village Elton's inspiration for the movie in the first place. 36 37 DAY PLANNERS
With so much to do we have some day trip ideas to make planning easier and get you out there faster.
Adventure Out Tasty Region Easy Exploration Family Time
The Peel Region is all about all sorts of adventures in If you’re wanting to plan an adventure of the palette, The diversity of the region means there’s always Are we there yet? Yes! Not only are there fantastic the great outdoors. For the real adrenaline junkies, this here’s a platter of food ideas that are bound to get something different to discover. Explore beautiful things to do with kids, the whole region is accessible day trip is custom made just for you. your taste buds excited. natural wonders and heritage sites on this day trip. within a short drive.
MORNING MORNING MORNING MORNING Go Riding Enjoy dairy Historic heritage Cruisy Morning
Whether you prefer riding the waves or riding your bike, Head to Mundijong in Serpentine Jarrahdale and visit Head to the historic General Store & Café in the old Take a Dolphin and Scenic Canal Cruise in Mandurah and it doesn’t matter. Learn to surf or improve your skills in Mundella Foods to get your day off to a healthy start with timber town of Jarrahdale for morning tea. After having spot the playful dolphins (not guaranteed). Or explore the Mandurah or hire a bike in Dwellingup and hit one of delicious yoghurt direct from the factory. If cheese is more explored the heritage buildings, head to the Serpentine waterways at your own pace, rent a boat and go fishing. the many bike trails there for a few hours of extreme fun your thing then Borrello Cheese is nearby with something Dam via Kingsbury Drive to take in the beautiful scenery before lunch. wonderful for you. You won’t find it any fresher than this! along the way.
AFTERNOON AFTERNOON AFTERNOON AFTERNOON Taking off Gourmet Traveller Discover Pinjarra Pub Lunch or Picnic
Head for the skies, jump out of a plane or stay seated on There are few places that can match natural beauty with Explore the historic old town of Pinjarra, one of our Just a two hour cruise up the Murray River whilst enjoying a scenic flight, it’s up to you. The Royal Aero Club offers gourmet food and award winning wines. Millbrook Winery state’s oldest settlements. Grab a bite to eat in town or the scenery and bird life will take you to the Ravenswood various scenic flight options and The WA Skydiving in Jarrahdale offers a range of premium wines that will lure have a picnic on the banks of the Murray River. Feeling Hotel on the banks of the river to enjoy a great pub meal. Academy in Pinjarra will happily help you get the you back time and again, plus a restaurant producing food full and happy, take a relaxing stroll around the lovely Or stop at Cooper’s Mill on the way for a picnic. If you blood pumping. that matches their wines in every way. Edenvale Homestead. prefer to keep your feet dry, head further inland.
EVENING EVENING EVENING EVENING CATCH DINNER Bon Appetit living fossils Dinner time
We’ve got a fully stocked ocean and estuary waiting for you Enjoy dinner at one of Mandurah’s many award winning Catch a magical sunset at the Lake Clifton Thrombolites. Enjoy dinner at one of many family friendly restaurants in to cast a line and catch something to eat. Head to Preston restaurants. Yogi was awarded the best Indian restaurant These rock-like formations are living fossils that have Mandurah. Golden Cloud Spur has an indoor playroom Beach in your 4WD, get the fishing rod out, catch yourself in the country while Redmanna, on the foreshore, prepares sheltered in these waters for thousands of years. and kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays. Enjoy fish and something impressive and cook it right there on the beach the finest seafood. With plenty of accommodation nearby, Then have dinner in Mandurah at one of many great chips or Crust Pizza on the Mandurah Foreshore or marina BBQ facilities. It doesn’t get any fresher than that. it’s easy to spend the night too. restaurants in town or at the Mandurah Ocean Marina. where there’s plenty of play equipment. 38 39 STAY AWHILE The Sebel Mandurah Mandurah is the perfect place to base yourself and take day trips out to explore the 08 9512 8300 [email protected] Peel Region. So why don’t you stay a little longer? All around the region, you’ll find Atrium Hotel Mandurah sebelmandurah.com.au quality accommodation for any budget and taste. 65 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah www.atriumhotel.com.au Waterfront location on the 08 99535 6633 vibrant Mandurah Boardwalk 4.5-star guestrooms & The iconic Atrium Hotel; right in the heart Accommodation self-contained apartments of Mandurah. A short walk to the Mandurah Luxury Escapes Something different Group Bookings Outdoor swimming pool, Boardwalk, Performing Arts Center, waterways BBQ area & fitness room and more. Functions, Weddings & Corporate If you appreciate quality and like to be indulged, there are There are many unique accommodation ideas to make Indoor Heated Pool & Spa Dolphin cruises, alfresco restaurants Treat yourself; come & visit us and enjoy our & more on your doorstep plenty of opportunities. your stay in the Peel Region unforgettable. For instance, friendly customer service and many onsite facilities. Bar & Bistro Open to Public 24-hour reception and free WiFi The stunning marina district of Mandurah offers 4.5-star you can stay in a self-contained converted train carriage luxury in serviced waterfront apartments or fully in Jarrahdale. serviced hotels. How would you like to wake up every day on a new Or lose yourself in a romantic couple’s hideaway in acres part of the Murray River? Just hire your own houseboat of woodland, creeks and farmland in Jarrahdale, Pinjarra, in Mandurah. Dwellingup or Waroona.
Bed & Breakfast Family Getaways
There’s a huge range of B&Bs in the region. Fancy a For the school holidays choose from a huge range of resort-style heated pool, heated rock spa and outdoor fire affordable and luxurious beachfront holiday homes in Bali@Avalon pit? Or maybe a private tennis court and a private jetty the Peel Region. Head for one of the many family-friendly Bob 0406 534 696 or right next to the golf course is more your thing? Get out caravan and tourist parks across the area, complete with Ray 0416 167 172 MANDURAH CARAVAN & TOURIST PARK [email protected] amongst the trees in one of the charming B&Bs dotted pools, playgrounds and a variety of on-site activities. www.baliavalon.com.au 522 Pinjarra Rd, Furnissdale [email protected] through the forest. Find us on Facebook Bali at Avalon 1800 33 22 21 mandurahcaravanpark.com.au facebook.com/mandurahcaravanpark Luxury Balinese style accommodation BUY 2 NIGHTS GET 1 FREE Holiday Cabins & Chalets Pool set among tropical gardens Steve, host at Lazy River Boutique B&B in Pinjarra, is a fabulous Playground & Jumping Pillow Powered Tent, Caravan & Ensuite Chalets Short walk to beautiful Avalon Bay chef and he’ll check what your favourite meal is before you arrive, Fresh Coffee & WIFI For T&C’s please visit: One hour south of Perth Did you know? Breakfast included so it can be waiting for you when you get here! Swimming Pools & Pedal Carts www.mandurahcaravanpark.com.au/termsandconditions
SEASHELLS Fairbridge Village MANDURAH 16 Dolphin Drive, Mandurah South West Highway, Pinjarra 08 9550 3000 [email protected] [email protected] www.fairbridge.asn.au seashells.com.au
Located less than an hour’s drive from Perth on the South Escape the city to a relaxing beachfront retreat at West Highway, Pinjarra, Fairbridge Village is ideal for group the 4.5 star Seashells Mandurah. getaways, weddings, functions, corporate events, school camps and even festivals! There are plenty of options to make Choose from a range of 1 and 2 bedroom fully your stay unique and tailored to your needs; we even have an self-contained luxury apartments in villas with onsite Outdoor Recreation facility. breathtaking ocean or marina views. Heritage Cottage Style Accommodation Features include king size beds, jetted baths, private Function Venues and Catering balconies, Foxtel, in-house movies and free Wi-Fi Chapel internet access. Outdoor Recreation Activities (booking required) Enjoy the stunning outdoor heated swimming pool and Great group getaways in a whole village environment spa stretching along the beachfront, sun lounges, BBQ, Coffee Shop tennis court, meeting and conference facilities, tour desk and free secure parking.
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Meaning ‘meeting place of the heart’, Mandurah was originally known as PINJARRA Mandjoogoordap and is the dream location for water lovers. WA’s fastest S I Greenlands Rd growing regional city enjoys some of the most spectacular waterways in un ury the country, often compared to a modern Venice. mins Pinjarra-Williams Rd
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Mandurah has been chosen as one of Australia’s 50 Best Small Towns by online travel website Discount My Flights in 2016.
One Day in Mandurah
Some suggestions from our experts:
Make an Entrance Start your day in the best way with a delicious breakfast and water views at one of many restaurants and cafés on and around the Eastern Foreshore and Mandurah Marina.
First Adventures Jump aboard with one of the cruise operators or hire your own boat Venetian Canals, Mandurah to discover the stunning waterways and, if you’re lucky, meet the playful dolphins.
Cruisy Afternoon Spend some time with the family at King Carnival or wander the beautiful Creery Wetlands or Len Howard Conservation Park spotting birds and other wildlife. travel tips Dinner & a Show Have dinner at one of many award-winning restaurants and then take in a show at the impressive Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. FREE parking within the Mandurah city centre.
FREE dump point in the Mandurah city centre for campervans & caravans. A tap key and garden hose can be collected from the Mandurah Visitor Centre free of charge to use and return.
FREE public Wi-FI throughout the city centre, available to any WiFi enabled device including smart phones, tablets or laptops.
People with disabilities can hire an All Terrain wheelchair at the Mandurah Visitor Centre to have access to beaches and walkways.
Mandurah Visitor Centre 75 Mandurah Tce, Mandurah WA 6210 (08) 9550 3999 Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday) 42 43 Mandurah Eastern Foreshore FREE Fun TOP THINGS TO DO
If you don’t want to spend any money, no problem! Here are some great experiences money can’t buy!
Heritage Walk & Mandurah Play Disc Golf Community Museum This free fun activity can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities at Hall Park on the Western Foreshore The Mandurah Visitor Centre offers a free guided as and is played with similar rules to traditional golf, except well as self-guided heritage walk. The walk ends at players throw a disc from a tee sign to an elevated metal the Mandurah Community Museum which features TAKE A CRUISE OR TRAIN RIDE CATCH YOUR OWN DINNER FUN ON THE WATER basket to complete each hole. The discs are available for photographs, objects and information that reflect the free hire at the Mandurah Visitor Centre for a period of Explore Mandurah’s picturesque Mandurah is a popular place to go Mandurah is a true aquatic progression of Mandurah from pre-settlement to the 24 hours. waterways and watch dolphins fishing and crabbing. Whether it’s a playground. Hire a kayak, stand-up thriving city it is today. visitpeel.com.au/disc-golf surfing the bow waves on one of fishing charter or fishing boat hire, paddle, jetski or boat to explore the visitpeel.com.au/arts-and-culture/heritage the many cruises departing from you’ll be casting that line. Try a deep vast waterways. You can even enjoy Mandurah. Or hop on the Fun Train sea fishing tour, or if you prefer a bit a BBQ on the water. And if you’re up Hall’s Cottage Browse the Markets that takes you around Mandurah of independence, fishing boat hire for it, experience the weightlessness and stops at 10 designated stations may be more your thing. A fishing trip of flyboarding, a must for all around the city. is guaranteed to be fun… but can you adrenaline junkies. Built in the early 1830’s by Henry Edward Hall who was On Sundays, go exploring through locally grown the first person to develop a fishing industry in the produce at the Boardwalk Farmer’s Market on Mandjar land that catch? Mandurah district, this limestone cottage was one of the Square. Or browse through a range of locally crafted and first dwellings in the state and is now a museum of local handmade products at Mandjar Markets on Mandurah’s history. Open Sundays from 10am – 3pm. Leighton Road, Eastern Foreshore. Mandurah. visitpeel.com.au/events/markets visitpeel.com.au/halls-cottage
Len Howard 4WD on Whitehills Beach Conservation Park & Tims Thicket DINING WITH A VIEW! KIDS ACTIVITIES EXPLORE THE CREERY WETLANDS
On the edge of the Peel Estuary in Mandurah (Erskine), Mandurah has the closest places to Perth where you can Eat and drink your way through Take the kids to King Carnival, Creery Wetlands offers 30 acres of Len Howard Conservation Park has excellent bird legally 4WD onto the beach so go exploring and fishing the many cafés, award-winning WA’s oldest amusement park nature reserve in Mandurah which watching opportunities. Take the Erskine Nature Trail with the family. restaurants and ice creameries at boasting 18-hole mini golf, rides, annually host over 130 different along the foreshore and observe wildlife on the water visitpeel.com.au/adventure-and-sports/4wd Mandurah’s foreshore and at Dolphin trampolines and water slides. species of native and migratory birds. from bird hides and lookouts. Quay. Enjoy high tea, a casual family Or bounce into Mandurah’s new These include the tiny Red-necked www.visitpeel.com.au/len-howard-conservation-park meal of golden fish and chips or indoor inflatable playground, one Stint which weighs no more than a savour grilled fish from a beach of the biggest in Australia. box of matches and flies to Mandurah barbecue at sunset. from Siberia. The trail starts at Darwin Terrace, Mariner’s Cove.
Redmanna Upstairs 5/9 Mandurah Tce, Mandurah WA (08) 9581 1248 redmanna.com.au
Redmanna is Mandurah’s most award Restaurant, winning both the Gold Plate and Restaurant and Catering awards for DISCOVER THE THROMBOLITES ENJOY VISUAL ART MANDURAH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS “WA Best seafood Restaurant” to name a few. Located centrally on the eastern foreshore at the water’s Less than half an hour’s drive south of Feast your eyes, not just in galleries, Every year, Mandurah turns into a edge near the old bridge with views along Manjar Bay .Open Mandurah you’ll find Lake Clifton and but in public spaces. Two public art little Las Vegas from December until 7 Days for Lunch and Dinner, Redmanna is the ideal choice the Yalgorup National Park. There, walking trails showcase amazing mid-January. The Mandurah residents for smart causal a-la-carte dinning. you’ll see the largest thrombolite reef local art. The Contemporary Art who live on the canals like to dress up Redmanna is known for its local Seafood including blue manna Crabs, Crayfish, Prawns, Scallops WA Line Caught in the Southern Hemisphere – living Spaces (CASM) Gallery hosts regular their houses for Christmas and often red Emperor and prime cut Butterfield Beef, catering to all fossils that have sheltered in these exhibitions throughout the year and spend a fortune on their Christmas needs. The Wine and beverage list has been complied to waters for millennia. Mandurah’s foreshore is home to the lights decoration. The best way to enhance the menu showcase some of the Peel regions award winning Beers and Wine. Peel Region’s cultural hub with the watch this unique spectacle is from a Mandurah Performing Arts Centre boat. So get on a cruise and feel the presenting world-class performances. festive spirit of the season. 44 45 Eco BBQ Boats Mandurah Marina, 1 Spinnaker Quays, Mandurah 0457 728 017 [email protected] www.ecobbqboats.com
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Greg’s Chemist Mandurah Central Corner Kirkpatrick Drive & Eaglemont Street, Greenfields, Mandurah 08 6166 4650 www.gregs.com.au
What will you discover at Greg’s? Try, Taste and Touch our extensive range of natural and Australian made products at our interactive table under our Neem Tree. Visit the Neem Bar; a fully functional Juice Bar that enables you to try before you buy and discuss health benefits with our qualified Naturopath or Pharmacist. Whilst instore you can also talk to our qualified Pharmacists about health issues, and they will provide you with a personalised and holistic health solution. So what are you waiting for? Visit Greg’s Mandurah today!
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