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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: AUD
- Languages: English, with some presence of Indigenous Australian languages and commonly spoken tourist languages such as Mandarin and German
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Population: Approximately 110,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during spring and autumn for comfortable weather.
- Visa Requirements Visitors to Mandurah, Australia, generally require a visa to enter the country. Citizens from visa-waiver countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and most European Union countries can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor visa online, allowing short stays for tourism. Other travelers may need to apply for a visitor visa in advance. Visa on arrival is not available for Australia. Valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds are typically required.
About Mandurah
Mandurah is a vibrant coastal city located in Western Australia, known for its stunning waterways, relaxed lifestyle, and abundant marine life. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban amenities, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The city’s extensive estuaries and canals provide excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and dolphin watching, which are among its main attractions. Mandurah’s waterfront precinct features cafes, restaurants, and markets that showcase local produce and seafood, adding to its charm. Visitors are drawn to the city’s laid-back atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and outdoor recreational activities. The nearby Peel-Harvey Estuary is a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers. Mandurah also hosts cultural events and festivals throughout the year, celebrating its Indigenous heritage and community spirit. Its proximity to Perth makes it an accessible getaway for day trips or longer stays. Overall, Mandurah offers a refreshing coastal experience with a mix of adventure, relaxation, and cultural richness.
Top Attractions
1. Mandurah Foreshore – A lively waterfront area with parks, playgrounds, cafes, and scenic walking paths along the estuary. 2. Dolphin Quay – A popular marina precinct with restaurants, shops, and access to dolphin tours. 3. Mandurah Performing Arts Centre – A cultural hub hosting theater, music, and community events. 4. Peel-Harvey Estuary – One of the largest estuaries in Western Australia, ideal for birdwatching and nature exploration. 5. Silver Sands Beach – A beautiful sandy beach perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.
Popular Activities
Mandurah offers a variety of activities including dolphin watching cruises, fishing charters, kayaking in the estuaries, and cycling along scenic trails. Visitors can explore local markets, enjoy waterfront dining, or attend cultural performances at the arts centre. Adventure seekers can try jet skiing or paddleboarding, while families can relax at the beaches and parks. The city also provides opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching in the surrounding natural reserves.
Mandurah Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Western Australia
- Duration Range: Mandurah offers a variety of activities including dolphin watching cruises, fishing charters, kayaking in the estuaries, and cycling along scenic trails. Visitors can explore local markets, enjoy waterfront dining, or attend cultural performances at the arts centre. Adventure seekers can try jet skiing or paddleboarding, while families can relax at the beaches and parks. The city also provides opportunities for wildlife photography and birdwatching in the surrounding natural reserves.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during spring and autumn for comfortable weather. Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection. Respect local customs and the natural environment, especially around wildlife areas. Mandurah is generally safe, but standard precautions should be taken. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, though carrying some cash is advisable for markets and smaller vendors. Stay hydrated and plan activities around the tide times if engaging in water sports.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $200
19 Available Tour Excursions in Mandurah
Looking for a more relaxed adventure on Mandurah’s waterways? Our Midweek cruise offers just that! Available outside of school holidays, this off-peak 90-minute cruise lets you sail longer and enjoy more time to take in the beautiful sights of Mandurah. All the fun of our regular pirate cruise is here – steer the ship, fire the water cannons, and enjoy the calm, scenic surroundings. The slower pace of this cruise allows you to fully appreciate the stunning views and local wildlife that call Mandurah home, from playful dolphins to pelicans and cormorants. Perfect for those looking for a laid-back and immersive experience, the midweek cruise offers both savings and an extended opportunity to explore. ⚓ Highlights: 90-minute off-peak midweek cruise Steer the pirate wheel and fire the water cannons Take in Mandurah’s incredible scenery and wildlife A slower-paced, relaxed cruise ideal for unwinding BYO Food and drinks encouraged to be enjoyed throughout this cruise
Price: $22.29
Duration: 1 hours
Be your own captain and cruise Mandurah's Ocean Marina and Venetian Canal in style onboard WA's only donut-shaped electric boats while cooking your own BBQ. This comfortable boat seating up to ten passengers is ideal for a get-together with friends and family. All you need to bring is your cooling bag with drinks and food! • Explore Mandurah's award-winning Ocean Marina, only 70 km south of Perth • Circular boat with a table and BBQ in the centre makes for an awesome day out • No boat licence, skipper's ticket or experience required
Price: $222.26
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy a relaxing evening on this 90 minute cruise. Experience a Western Australian Sunset departing on a Saturday evening in January. This cruise will take you to see the amazing canal homes into the Peel Harvey estuary and the Mandurah Marina before watching the sun go down with your friends and family. Bring some snacks and drinks to be enjoyed. The vessel isn't licensed.
Price: $27.54
Duration: 1 hours
Departing from Mandurah's Eastern Foreshore jetty, this 45 minute cruise offers amazing 360' views of the local waterways and canals. As you board The Pirate Ship one of our scallywag crew members will oversee your safe embarkment onto the vessel and ensure you're settled into your seat ready for departure. A pirate themed safety briefing from the crew and then we'll be underway through Mandurah's inland waterways. Our crew will be offering short commentary as we see key landmarks in the area and you'll have the option to take photos with the crew, steer the pirate wheel, ring the bell or sit back and enjoy the scenery and lookout for the wildlife that call the Mandurah canals home, including the famous bottlenose dolphins.
Price: $22.29
Duration: 0 hours
Be your own captain and cruise Mandurah's Ocean Marina and Venetian Canal in style onboard WA's only donut-shaped electric boats while cooking your own BBQ This comfortable boat seating up to six passengers is ideal for a get-together with friends and family. All you need to bring is your cooling bag with drinks and food! • Explore Mandurah's award-winning Ocean Marina, only 70 km south of Perth • Circular boat with a table and BBQ in the centre makes for an awesome day out • No boat license, skipper's ticket or experience required - simply a valid drivers license is required
Price: $196.03
Duration: 1 hours
1.5 Hour Sundowner cruise Enjoy your evening aboard the Pirate Ship. This 1.5hr cruise will depart from the Eastern Foreshore heading north towards the marina to see all the amazing boats, we'll turn around in Dolphin Quay before coming back into the estuary and into the Port Mandurah canals. Venturing down a few canals you'll be able to view the magnificent homes before we exit the canals into the top of the estuary to watch the sunset before returning to the same jetty. We encourage everyone to bring drinks and snacks to be enjoyed throughout the cruise, responsible consumption of alcohol is required please bring no more than four drinks per person. This cruise operates seasonally on a Saturday evening from the middle of January to April. The Sundowner cruise departure time will change each week based on the time of the sunset. Please ensure you are ready to board 15 minutes prior to departure.
Price: $27.54
Duration: 1 hours
Travel WA’s most history-rich river aboard a half-day sightseeing lunch with Mandurah Cruises. Feast on a delicious buffet menu with desserts while exploring winding waterways of Mandurah city, Peel Inlet and the serene Murray River. Step back in time and discover its fascinating history with live commentary from an expert local guide. See local wildlife, birds, flora and dolphins along the way. Visit a remote island for a guided walk at Cooper’s Mill – a heritage site only accessible by boat. As you cruise, enjoy complimentary hot drinks and a licensed bar on deck. Tours depart regularly from central Mandurah.
Price: $97.69
Duration: 4 hours
FRESH MANDURAH LOBSTER, FROM OCEAN TO PLATE Nothing tastes better than fresh seafood, especially when you catch it yourself and someone cooks it for you! Introducing the Wild Seafood Experience ~ dining with the difference, on the water in Mandurah. Western Rock Lobster (or ‘crayfish’, as it is commonly known in Australia) is a delicious delicacy of our local ocean. Mandurah has a 100-year history as a seafood hot spot in Western Australia. It is home to an abundance of crabs, lobsters, crayfish and many other mouthwatering delicacies. Our interactive seafood lunch cruise takes you to experience this thriving and sustainable marine world, firsthand. Catch, learn, indulge and enjoy!
Price: $248.48
Duration: 3 hours
Experience WA's First Tree Ropes & Zipline Eco-Adventure! Spend 2 hours exploring the treetops of Lane Poole Reserve on 90min south of Perth CBD, wobbling across wooden bridges, balancing on tight ropes and zipping through the air on flying foxes. Courses range from easy low 2m courses up to adrenaline filled 25m high ones, giving everyone from 4 years and up an adventurous day out.
Price: $45.24
Duration: 2 hours
The GIANTS OF MANDURAH is a unique outdoor exhibition featuring larger-than-life sculptures created from recycled wood. The world's leading recycle artist, Thomas Dambo places his 'giants' all over the world to celebrate the extraordinary beauty of locations, while highlighting the importance of protecting our natural world. Join us to journey into vast waterways and wetlands on the lands of the Bindjareb Noongar people. Cruise through Mandurah's water wilderness, visiting one of the most famous Giants, 'Seba's Song'. This Giant faces away from land, contemplating the waters ~ the only Giant to do so. He can only be sighted in full by boat. Mandurah hosts 5 of these incredible sculptures at secret locations. Let us help you find the 4th Giant on a journey through breathtaking scenery and incredible waterways, spotting wild dolphins and birdlife along the way ~ these are the very reasons Mandurah was selected as the location for this world-famous exhibition.
Price: $45.24
Duration: 2 hours
Every ticket includes a dolphin guarantee or cruise again for free! Cruise with playful dolphins and explore winding waterways on Western Australia’s best-value marine tour. Dolphin Cruise & Views is a 1-1.25 hour scenic tour showcasing the top highlights of the coastal haven, Mandurah, and if you don't see the wild dolphins, come again for free! Travel through a magnificent ocean marina and stunning canals lined with luxury homes. Visit global landmarks and see amazing birdlife. Kids love nautical fun on deck, with a lifelike engine room, marine controls, captain’s wheel, giant binoculars, and more. Munch for lunch with famous local fish and chips. Experience Mandurah’s unique wonders of the water, only an hour from Perth. Cruises are available daily. Fish and Chips are available on board our 11.30 am cruise only for an additional charge (See the amount under What's excluded) please ask our staff for this option.
Price: $27.54
Duration: 1 hours
Cruise in comfort and relax aboard the White Pearl on this one hour scenic dolphin watching cruise. You will explore Mandurah's inland waterways that are twice the size of Sydney harbour. This cruise will take you through the Marina to view dolphin quay as well as a variety of boats followed by the famous Mandurah canals where you can view impressive million dollar homes before heading down the estuary to see the Creery Wetlands and boundary island. Mandurah also has an abundance of wildlife including black swans, cormorants and is home to over one hundred resident dolphins so keep a look out throughout your cruise you never know what you might sight. The White Pearl offers a more intimate cruise with a maximum of 19 guests onboard and one toilet.
Price: $24.91
Duration: 1 hours
No experience necessary! Perfect for beginners, families and adventure seekers! Let the water guide you downstream, over fast-moving rapids and through wide pools of water to get the heart racing. Supported by a company that has been navigating these waters for almost 30 years, you are in safe hands.
Price: $64.91
Duration: 5 hours
As the sun rises over the water, we will be mindful of our environment, at peace and in awe of the natural beauty that surrounds us. Watching the sunrise is a truly special moment and when combined with a 6km hike, yoga, mindfulness and a delicious morning tea you have yourself the perfect experience to balance the body, mind and spirit.
Price: $36.06
Duration: 4 hours
Be your own captain and cruise Mandurah's Ocean Marina and Venetian Canal in style onboard WA's only donut-shaped electric boats while cooking your own BBQ. This comfortable boat seating up to ten passengers is ideal for a get-together with friends and family. All you need to bring is your cooling bag with drinks and food! • Explore Mandurah's award-winning Ocean Marina, only 70 km south of Perth • Circular boat with a table and BBQ in the centre makes for an awesome day out • No boat licence, skipper's ticket or experience required
Price: $222.26
Duration: 2 hours
Immerse yourself in nature by canoeing a section of the Murray River at your own pace. This self-guided tour allows you to completely be absorbed by the sounds and sights of Lane Poole Reserve without the big crowds. This tour is all about spending time in nature at a relaxed pace. Dwellingup Adventures supply the equipment required, including a delicious picnic package, and transfers to get you to the start point and then it's off you go! Paddle with a friend, or partner or in a big group - it's completely up to you. Choose to go fast or take it slow, stop for a while, and bask in the serenity or race your friends downstream. Expect to be surprised at how good time in nature makes you feel, and observe wildlife and the beauty of the forest that surrounds Dwellingup.
Price: $68.84
Duration: 4 hours
Be your own captain and cruise Mandurah's Ocean Marina and Venetian Canal in style onboard WA's only donut-shaped electric boats while cooking your own BBQ This comfortable boat seating up to six passengers is ideal for a get-together with friends and family. All you need to bring is your cooling bag with drinks and food! • Explore Mandurah's award-winning Ocean Marina, only 70 km south of Perth • Circular boat with a table and BBQ in the centre makes for an awesome day out • No boat license, skipper's ticket or experience required - simply a valid drivers license is required
Price: $196.03
Duration: 1 hours
This experience is perfect for a romantic getaway, a family bonding night or a get-together with friends. Travel down to the beautiful Lane Poole reserve and spend the night on a private farm in a private yurt tent. All the ingredients for dinner and breakfast will be provided. The property has a small kitchen with a barbeque as well as a shower and toilet. Spend time on the farm watching an incredible sunset and stargazing by the fire, before retreating into the yurt to spend a cozy night. You are located 30 minutes away from the spectacular lane Poole reserve so you have the opportunity to do some hiking, swim in the river or do some paddle boarding. Groups of 2-8 people
Price: $960.50
Duration: 48 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Mandurah’s food scene is heavily influenced by its coastal location, with fresh seafood being a highlight. Signature dishes include grilled fish, prawns, and oysters sourced locally. The city’s cafes and restaurants offer a mix of modern Australian cuisine and international flavors. Popular dining spots include waterfront eateries at Dolphin Quay and casual fish and chips shops along the foreshore. Visitors should try local specialties such as barramundi and marron, a native freshwater crayfish. Dining customs are relaxed and casual, reflecting the city’s laid-back vibe.
Getting Around
Mandurah is accessible by car via the Kwinana Freeway from Perth, and by train on the Mandurah Line, which connects directly to Perth’s city center. Local transportation includes buses and taxis, but many visitors prefer to explore on foot or by bike within the city. Parking is generally available near major attractions and the foreshore area. Costs for public transport are moderate, and car hire is common for those wishing to explore surrounding regions.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during spring and autumn for comfortable weather. Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection. Respect local customs and the natural environment, especially around wildlife areas. Mandurah is generally safe, but standard precautions should be taken. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, though carrying some cash is advisable for markets and smaller vendors. Stay hydrated and plan activities around the tide times if engaging in water sports.
Culture & Customs
Mandurah has a strong connection to Indigenous Australian culture, with local events celebrating Noongar heritage. Social customs are friendly and informal, with an emphasis on community and outdoor living. Important etiquette includes respecting wildlife and natural habitats, as well as being courteous in public spaces. Annual events such as the Mandurah Crab Fest highlight local traditions and community spirit. Visitors are encouraged to learn about and appreciate the local Indigenous culture during their stay.