Eco-friendly experiences in Mandurah

Mandurah is a place of exceptional natural beauty and a strong commitment to sustainability. As Australia’s Top Tourism Town, this coastal paradise offers eco-conscious visitors a wide range of sustainable adventures that truly connect with the heart.

Top Eco-Friendly Experiences

Mandurah’s Top Spots for Sustainable Fun

Mandurah is a place of exceptional natural beauty and a strong commitment to sustainability. As Australia’s Top Tourism Town, this coastal paradise offers eco-conscious visitors a wide range of sustainable adventures that truly connect with the heart.

Ready for a journey that combines the best of nature and sustainability? In this guide, we’ll unveil the hidden gems that allow you to connect with the environment while having a fantastic time. From the Giants of Mandurah to electric-powered boats, we’re about to take you on a green journey through Mandurah’s top eco-friendly experiences.

Giants of Mandurah

The Giants of Mandurah, crafted by the acclaimed Danish recycle artist, stand as a remarkable testament to the creative power of recycling.

Crafted from reclaimed wood, these five larger-than-life sculptures are more than just artistic wonders; they symbolise the importance of protecting our natural world.

What makes the Giants even more impressive is that they’re not just there to be admired – they invite you on a quest. Cleverly hidden in natural settings around Mandurah, you’ll need to embark on a delightful treasure hunt to find them, following a trail of clues.

To assist in your quest, you can pick up a free booklet at the Mandurah Visitor Centre, complete with QR codes and Google Maps coordinates to locate the parking areas at the trail heads.

But before you set out, artist Thomas Dambo invites you to listen to his poem, “The Rhythm of Raindrops”, which beautifully intertwines with the creation story of the traditional owners, the Bindjareb Noongar people.

This quest takes you on a journey through the cycle of water, from the ocean to the air, from the air to the land, and back again. You’ll traverse the lands of the Bindjareb Noongar people, explore the Peel Yalgorup wetland system, and venture out onto an estuary that’s twice the size of Sydney Harbour, all while unraveling the story of these majestic giants.

Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone by Thomas Dambo on Coodanup Foreshore, Giants of Mandurah
Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone by Thomas Dambo on Coodanup Foreshore, Giants of Mandurah

Eco BBQ Boats

Be the captain of your own eco-friendly mini-cruise with Mandurah’s renowned Eco BBQ Boats. Glide through the waterways at your own pace, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty. These electric-powered boats offer a fume-free and quiet ride, respecting the marine world while you enjoy a barbecue with friends.

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Cruising Mandurah's Venetian Canals aboard an eco-friendly BBQ Boat

The Bike Kiosk Mandurah

For land-based exploration, The Bike Kiosk Mandurah provides e-bike tours and e-bike and e-scooter rentals. Unleash your inner explorer as you embark on eco-friendly adventures, pedaling through picturesque landscapes or zipping around on an e-scooter.

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Exploring Mandurah's beautiful coastline by e-bike

Tourist Fun Train

The Tourist Fun Train Company operates eco-friendly electric-powered trains, the Mini Toot, and the Big Toot, offering a fun way to explore Mandurah. These trains are eco-conscious and ideal for a hop-on-hop-off tour that takes you through the city, providing a unique perspective.

Top eco-friendly experiences in Mandurah - The Tourist Fun Train
Tourist Fun Train Company's electric 'Big Toot' hop on/hop off train

Mandurah Cruises’ Wild Seafood Experience

Catch, learn, indulge, and enjoy Western Rock Lobster on this popular seafood lunch cruise. Mandurah is proud to have one of the healthiest fisheries in the world, recognised for sustainable fishing practices by the Marine Stewardship Council. The crew will teach you about these fascinating creatures and local conservation efforts.

Mandurah Cruises is not just about providing a delightful waterway experience; they’re champions of sustainability. With ECO accreditation and a deep commitment to environmental initiatives, they support local wildlife conservation and marine research.

They also collaborate closely with Estuary Guardians and the Mandurah Dolphin Rescue Group, which monitors the health and wellbeing of our cherished dolphin friends. At Mandurah Cruises, conservation and exploration are top of their list.

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Mandurah Cruises' Wild Seafood Experience

Salt and Bush Eco Tours

Explore Mandurah with Salt and Bush Eco Tours, offering custom guided nature tours from bushland to waterways. Their strong business ethos includes carbon offsetting through local tree planting and collaborating with like-minded local businesses to reduce their environmental impact.

Top eco-friendly experiences in Mandurah - Salt and Bush Eco Tours
Salt and Bush Eco Tours

Creery Wetlands

Nestled away from the bustling heart of Mandurah lies the city’s best-kept secret – Creery Wetland Nature Reserve.

Just a short drive from the city center, these wetlands – that hold international importance as the largest wetland in South Western Australia – are a natural wonderland, making them a magnet for waterbirds and a seasonal haven for 22 species of migratory shorebirds that journey as far as Japan to wet their feathers.

If you’re a bird enthusiast, this is your sweet spot, offering endless delights through binoculars. The Creery Wetlands are gated to safeguard the resident wildlife from predators like foxes and stray cats.

With two boardwalks providing scenic views of the estuary, informative panels, a viewing platform, and a bird hide, you’ll find a fantastic vantage point to observe waterbirds.

These wetlands are more than just a picturesque escape; they are a vital habitat for various waterbirds, including those fascinating migratory shorebirds. Some of these extraordinary birds weigh as little as 30 grams and spend their southern summer in Australian lakes and beaches, only to embark on an incredible journey to their northern hemisphere breeding grounds.

But that’s not all – the reserve is also a home to a thriving population of Quendas, a native marsupial.

Located on the north-eastern side of the Peel Inlet, adjacent to the Mariners Cove residential estate, and south-east of the Mandurah Bypass bridge, the Creery Wetland Nature Reserve promises a nature-filled adventure in the heart of Mandurah’s unspoiled wilderness.

Couple walking on a boardwalk through wetlands
Creery Wetlands, Dudley Park

In Mandurah, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: Picturesque views and sustainable adventures. Discover the natural beauty of this Top Tourism Town in perfect harmony with the environment.

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Mandurah’s Top Places to Eat

From trendy breweries to lunchtime river cruises and wild seafood experiences, Mandurah boasts an array of top places to eat, including award-winning restaurants.

Top Places to Eat

Feast & Sip in Style: Mandurah’s Top Culinary Delights

by Alexandra Casey for SoPerth.com.au

From trendy breweries to lunchtime river cruises and wild seafood experiences, Mandurah boasts an array of top places to eat, including award-winning restaurants.

From yachts to tinnies, lobster to fish and chips, life is laid-back and leisure centres around the water. The destination is characterised by jovial dolphins, big friendly giants, mouth-watering seafood, and Christmas lights on the canals. So, it’s little wonder that the traditional name, Mandjoogoordap, translates to “meeting place of the heart”.
Drone shot of Mandurah

After its humble beginnings as a tiny fishing town, the effervescent coastal community of Mandurah has grown to become Western Australia’s largest regional city, and with it has come a bounty of eateries and bars to enjoy. Whether you’re on a romantic weekend away, holidaying with the kids, or a day out to visit the Giants of Mandurah, here are the best places to feast and sip on culinary genius.

Cafes

Wood and Stone Cafe

The foreshore location in the heart of Mandurah isn’t the only drawcard enticing punters from far and wide. The family-run Wood and Stone Café puts friendly service and quality food and drink at the forefront.

Think inner-city vibe coupled with boutique breakfast options like Caprese baked eggs, signature waffles, and brekky burgers, paired with premium coffee. The café also won ‘Best Breakfast’ at the coveted 2022 and 2023 WA Gold Plate Awards.

Breakfast at Wood and Stone Cafe Mandurah
Wood and Stone Cafe Mandurah

Mataya Eatery

Guided by an ethos that “variety is the spice of life,” Mataya Eatery sports a mission to create fresh, seasonal, and wholesome food that delights the senses and satisfies the grumbling tummy we all know too well. From acai bowls to baked goods and raw slices, Mataya boasts a range of vegan, gluten and dairy-free options so no one is left behind.

Acai Bowl on a table at a restaurant with a magazine and spoon next to it.
Mataya Eatery

La Belle Patisserie & High Tea House

“Serving all things special” is the motto of this French provincial-inspired patisserie which has grown from modest beginnings as a small custom cake business. La Belle translates to “the beautiful” and guides the store’s focus on impressive French pastries. If you’re passing by, their high tea is a must. Expect a spoiling fit for royalty with four savoury snacks and three delightfully decadent desserts, along with two rounds of tea or coffee.

La Belle Patisserie and High Tea House
La Belle Patisserie and High Tea House

Breweries

Boundary Island Brewery

After a game of golf and six beers, the Boundary Island Brewery concept was born. Overlooking the water at Mandurah Quay Resort, it’s unsurprising the vibe is laid back, when all business plans are made on a napkin. Boundary Island Brewery is a relaxed breakfast venue, lunchtime local, and dinner tradition.

There are eight different beers at any one time, from the German pilsner and sweet and spicy ginger beer to the tropical IPA. And if you need further reason to convince you, they won the 2023 Best New Exhibitor trophy along with six medals at the Australian International Beer Awards.

Boundary Island Brewery
Boundary Island Brewery

Thorny Devil Brewery

From a frustration with beers that seemed all head and no body, the Thorny Devil Brewery was born. The brewery has since transformed into a contender in the craft beer world after winning numerous awards at the Australian International Beer Awards, Australian Craft Beer Awards, and Perth Royal Beer Show.

Located on the shores of Lake Clifton — home to the thrombolites — the brewing process incorporates rainwater, traditional German techniques, and fresh ingredients sourced from around the globe. Let the kids run free while you do the hard yakka drinking and dining at the BBQ restaurant.

Thorny Devil Brewery
Thorny Devil Brewery

Restaurants

Brewvino

If you’re looking for somewhere to wind down and revel in refreshments or a tasty bite, Brewvino might just be the place.

Overlooking Mandjar Bay, these guys are known for serving up the best steaks in town, among a range of delicious lunch and dinner options.

There’s something for all with a menu inspired by local produce, a selection of craft beer and tap favourites, as well as an extensive wine list and cocktail menu if you’re that way inclined. Word to the wise — the steak sandwich is worthy of a whirl, or tuck into the selection of share plates like salt and pepper squid, whole boneless crispy chicken, pork belly bites, or 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder.

Brewvino Mandurah
Brewvino

Flics Kitchen

Flics first opened its doors in 2016 and has been popular with locals ever since. The restaurant plates up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a menu that is designed to be shared.

Get stuck into the Western rock lobster and prawn on brioche with avocado creme, wood-roasted spiced cauliflower, crab croquettes, burrata, and house-made ricotta gnocchi with wild mushroom and truffle. And rest assured, you can expect vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.

Redmanna Waterfront Restaurant

From blue manna crabs and crayfish to prawns, scallops, and line-caught red emperor, Redmanna is known for its local seafood. Situated near the Mandurah Bridge, you’ll find unobstructed estuary views through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Mandurah’s most awarded restaurant. The seafood menu changes weekly, but if you’re in the market for something special, we recommend their signature seafood tower.

Redmanna Waterfront Restaurant
Redmanna Waterfront Restaurant

Cruises

Murray River Lunch Cruise

Allow us to paint a picture — a delicious buffet lunch and dessert to devour while soaking up scenic Murray River vistas. Tempting, right? Operating on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the popular 4.5-hour Murray River Lunch Cruise is tailored towards people looking for a leisurely and picturesque waterside dining experience.

It’s an opportunity to observe the diverse birdlife and catch a glimpse of a dolphin or two in the water, while admiring the surrounding wetlands. You’ll also gain an insight into the local area, thanks to the knowledgeable staff and informative commentary onboard.

Murray River Lunch Cruise
Murray River Lunch Cruise

Wild Seafood Experience

Cast the net and reel in the best of the sea! Home to an abundance of crabs, fish, and crayfish, Mandurah is known for its century-old history as a West Australian seafood hotspot.

There’s not much that tastes better than fresh seafood, especially when you catch it yourself and a chef cooks it. Mandurah Cruises offers a Wild Seafood Experience where guests can enjoy a taste of this thriving marine world onboard a 60-foot pleasure boat. The 3.5-hour interactive seafood lunch cruise includes a seven-course menu balanced with a selection of world-famous Margaret River wines. Sign us up!

Wild Seafood Experience
Wild Seafood Experience

Discover these and more culinary delights in Mandurah. Experience the rich flavours, embrace the natural beauty, and bask in the warm hospitality that collectively contributed to Mandurah’s recognition as Australia’s Top Tourism Town 2023.

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