Mandurah

Mandurah in Western Australia, is the fastest-growing regional city in Australia, having experienced hyper-growth for several years. The city grew from isolated holiday communities along the shores of the Peel-Harvey Estuary, and, with the growth of Perth, it has become a popular lifestyle alternative. Mandurah's connection with the Perth CBD has been strengthened with the opening of the Perth-Mandurah railway line in December, 2007.

Mandurah is located approximately 74kms south of Perth, and not only is it perfectly situated to the capital city of Western Australia, but it is also blessed with pristine coastline, natural bushland and a bustling inner city that is alive with action and excitement.  It is paradise for anyone looking for the perfect holiday where you will have everything at your fingertips.

Over the years Mandurah has grown to a population of 61,889 and even though the city has an enormous population growth you can still expect a relaxed holiday atmosphere, where you can not only enjoy the popular benefits of a bustling city but also relaxing pastimes such as fishing, crabbing, swimming, recreational cruising, waterskiing and bushwalking. The waterways in and around Mandurah are the finest in Australia, perfect for a day out with the family on a warm sunny day.

The world class marina in Mandurah offers boating facilities, moorings and a great mix of water front restaurants, boutique shops and apartments all offering breathtaking views. Why not visit the marina, book a cruise to travel out onto the water for the day for some fishing or diving, or wander through the many retail outlets and give your credit card a work out.  And when you are ready for something to eat, take your pick from the selection of wonderful restaurants on offer that serve up only the freshest of ingredients and locally caught seafood for your taste buds to enjoy.

You can have it all when you come to Mandurah for a holiday, from water activities such as diving, water skiing, swimming and snorkeling to fun filled adventures including bushwalking, 4WD adventures and a range of tours to explore the area and surrounding regions.  And not only can your days be filled with activities and attractions but throughout the year there are also many different and exciting festivals being held.  Mandurah is fast becoming the number one place for event such as the annual Channel Seven Crab Fest, the Mandurah Ocean Marina Boat and Fishing Show, the Stretch Arts and Community Festival and the Mandurah International Opera Festival with all of these events attracting tens of thousands of people every year.

At night the bay lights up and people migrate to the waterfront to enjoy a barbeque or dine at the many cafes. In the day, foreshore lawns and parklands come alive with walkers, picnickers, paddlers, people fishing and crabbing and children at play. Pleasure craft and charter cruises head out from town to seek friendly dolphin schools, pelican and other bird breeding sanctuaries, the best crabbing spots, or simply the wide calm expanses of Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary and beyond, to the Indian Ocean. Houseboats are hired for idyllic days and nights on the estuary or meandering up the Murray River.

The town bridge and jetties see a passing parade of people fishing by day or drop netting the tide for prawns by night. But the aquatic activity for which Mandurah is perhaps best known is crabbing, which brings thousands during summer weekends, wading the shallows with scoop nets and stout shoes. The Mandurah Crab Festival in autumn is the city's major festival event of the year. Boat ramps are located at Mandurah Marina, Mary Street, Estuary Road and Dawesville Channel and other locations. Mandurah's southern boundary is Yalgorup National Park where Lake Clifton contains a colony of living wonder fossils known as thrombolites. A walkway across the lakes' shallows allows close-up viewing.

There is a wide variety of quality accommodation available in Mandurah including hotels, holiday resorts, self contained cottages, bed and breakfast, caravan parks and camping. No matter what kind of accommodation you are chasing for your holiday you are sure to find the perfect place to call home.

So why not made the decision to come and experience this wonderful seaside town of Mandurah and see why thousands of people come back for more every year.  You will be pleased you come and so will the rest of the gang!