Mandurah is located 70km south of Perth and is packed with adventurous things to do! Located on the beautiful Mandurah estuary and best known for it’s resident dolphins, there’s plenty of adventure to enjoy to make a day, weekend, getaway or holiday of your time in Mandurah.
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Getting To Mandurah
The Perth Metropolitan Train runs to Mandurah daily. The Mandurah Train Stations is only a short public bus ride away from the Mandurah Foreshore. Mandurah is just under one hours drive from Perth. If you need a hire car check the availability and specials at Europcar!
Adventurous Things To Do in Mandurah
Mandurah Cruises
Mandurah Cruises offers a range of cruises on the Mandurah Estuary and canals. Cruises include Dolphin Cruise & Views (with option for lunch on the 11.30am cruise – must be booked directly with Mandurah Cruises) and Sunset Cruises. All Mandurah Cruises are licensed so you can enjoy a cold bevvy while spotting for dolphins and taking in the canals. Jumping on board a Mandurah Cruise is something we love doing every time we are in Mandurah.
Self Drive Eco BBQ Boats
Take yourself on a DIY tour of the canals and spot dolphins while you cook up a feed on the onboard BBQ. These self drive BBQ boats don’t require a licence and have BBQ, picnic untensils, shade and sound system on board. All you have to do is bring your own food and drinks (small additional cost for the BBQ). Choose from a 3-6 person or 7-10 person BBQ boat.
Dolphin Quay
Dolphin Quay at the Mandurah Ocean Marina is a lovely spot for a swim. The waters of the marina are protected and calm. Dolpin Quay also has a range of shops, dining and live music all overlooking the beautiful Mandurah Ocean Marina.
Kwillena Gabi Pool
Jump off the pontoons and swim in this natural swimming pool on the Mandurah Eastern Foreshore. Kwillena Gabi Pool is also located close to lots of eatries overlooking the beautiful Mandurah Estuary. Read the Always Adventure Ready Kwillena Gabi Pool Review here.
Hire a Jet Ski or Book on a Jet Ski Tour
Jet Ski Tours are available in Mandurah and Jet Ski Hire is available on the sheltered waters of the Peel Estuary with Stag Water Sports.
Mandurah Accommodation
Want to stay overnight, for the weekend or longer in Mandurah? Compare prices and read reviews on Mandurah accommodation: Check HotelsCombined.com
Want more adventure in and around Perth? The check out the Always Adventure Ready Perth Adventures Guide!
Lauren Angove is an adventurous Perth (Western Australia) Mum of two boys who loves to blog about her experiences to inspire other mid-lifers to choose their most adventurous lives now. Keep up to date with her latest adventure inspiration and advice at Always Adventure Ready on facebook.