Skating in Mandurah

Winter in Mandurah is back with a Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink gliding into Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore.

Whether you are new to ice skating or a pro, we have something for everyone this winter.

Bringing a world of enchantment, magic and wonder that provides something for all ages. Offering a large ice rink, ice toboggan slide, rides, fantastic entertainment, prime location and delicious food and beverage options, this is an event not to be missed.

Kids can use a ‘Kanga’ Skate Aid, giving children of all ages and abilities a go at improving their stability and confidence. With the option to push or sit on the Kanga, kids can work in pairs to support each other on the ice and have a lot of fun! Find out more.

Nocturnal Bush Walk Tours

Discover what happens in the bush after the sun goes down.

The family will love an evening walking tour – complete with head torches and commentary to find amazing nocturnal wildlife like possums, owls, frogs, and quenda.

Visit Salt and Bush Eco Tours for more details.

Young Naturalist 101 School Holiday Program

Young Naturalist 102 School Holiday Program

If your Young Naturalist loved 101 and is ready to dive deeper into nature, join Salt & Bush Eco Tours for Young Naturalists 102.

• We will be learning about certain local Fauna, Flora, Fungi and Geology
• Each day we will learn more about surprise species.
• We will explore in nature and then research more about these topics
• Naturalists don’t keep things to themselves they share their knowledge to help protect and conserve nature.

Young Naturalist 102 is for kids aged 6-10 years old

Located at Falcon e-Library. Mandurah

It will run from 9 am-11:00 am on

July 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th.

Cost $150 per child for all 4 sessions

Book here.

Go dolphin spotting

Kids Cruise $2* when you book the Mandurah Cruises‘ $68 family pass. 

Take the family on a fun-filled adventure. Meet Mandurah’s playful wild dolphins, watch a western rock lobster catch demonstration and see this iconic creature up close, spot pelicans, ospreys & swans on the wetlands, explore the city’s illustrious canals. Kids – help the Captain drive from the junior captain’s helm and adults – help yourself to FREE coffee & tea.

The Dolphin & Scenic Marine Cruise departs daily at 10 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm & 3:00 pm and with the $68 family pass!

Encounter Ecology School Holiday Programs

Ways To Nature’s Encounter Ecology School Holiday Programs are back in April 2021:

Homes and Habitats

What makes a good home? Learn the weird and wonderful ways animals take shelter and stay safe in their bushland home. Discover the important habitat features on which our wildlife depend – a home that takes 150 years to build?? Come and find out why…

Suited for children 8-14 years.

Where: Samphire Cove Nature Reserve, Halls Head.

When: Wednesdays 7^th & 14^th April, 2-3:30pm

Night Ramble

Explore the bush at night with a spotlighting tour! Learn about our fascinating nocturnal wildlife as we take a walk around the bush trails of local reserves and national parks. Search for the animals creating curious hoots, croaks, rustlings and eye-shines observed in the bush after sunset.

Best suited for children 6+ years.

Where: Marlee Reserve, Parklands and Yalgorup National Park –see booking page for more info.

When: Thursdays 8^th & 15^th and Sunday 11^th April

The Mandurah Pirate Cruise

Venture through Mandurah’s inland waterways and canals on a fun pirate adventure for children and adults of all ages.

You can steer the pirate wheel, ring the bell, dress up as a pirate on board Mandurah’s very own Pirate Ship while enjoying the scenery and spotting dolphins.

Flip Out

Take your kids for a bounce at Flip Out Mandurah next school holidays! Make sure to book online to secure your session.

Get the Kids lost

Amaze Miniature Park has a hedge and circular maze and extensively landscaped gardens to explore. Take a self-guided tour past the ornamental lake and miniature steam and diesel trains, canals, locks and barges to the town of Abington, the oldest continually inhabited town in England. After strolling through the garden, treat yourself to an ice cream, cold refreshment or coffee from the kiosk.

It’s Show Time at King Carnival

Burn some energy

South Yunderup’s Adventurescape, is a giant adventure playground and a place for the entire family. Your kids will enjoy climbing atop a 9 metre windmill tower, zipping on a flying fox or playing with Pickles the Pig.

Being one of the favourite playgrounds with the Mandurah locals, Quarry Adventure Park in Meadow Springs has something for all ages with BBQs, viewing platforms, toddler and adventure playgrounds, bike paths and a grass area to kick the footy.

Mandurah’s King Carnival boasts 18-hole mini golf, rides, trampolines, arcade games and water slides.

Or everyone can enjoy inflatable fun at the Indoor Inflatable World.

Have a wheely good time

Explore and be active with the kids on a bike ride. In Mandurah there are excellent cycle paths along the coast and Mandurah Foreshore, around Peel Inlet and into Dolphin Marina. There are many places to stop for a drink or bite to eat along the way too. Bikes and helmets can be hired from Mandurah Boat and Bike Hire, with cycle guide maps also provided.

If you want to go bush, the Marrinup Cycle Trail on the outskirts of Dwellingup is a family friendly cross-country loop travelling through Jarrah forest. Or explore Lane Poole Reserve, Dwellingup, on mountain bikes with Dwellingup Adventures.

Be a zookeeper 4 A Day

Take a train trip

If your children love trains, a train ride on Mandurah’s Mini Toot, the children’s sized Tourist Fun Train, or on board the Hotham Valley Tourist Train in Dwellingup will make for a fantastic day trip away from Perth.

Satisfy your bored teenager

It’s the first day of the holidays and your teens are already saying they are bored? 

At Trees Adventure in Dwellingup, they can challenge themselves on West Australia’s first tree ropes course offering nine different levels and over 20 flying foxes. If they cannot get enough of climbing, head to Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing Centre for some more action. 

If your kids love skateboarding, they will enjoy the skate parks at Halls Park Mandurah and in Jarrahdale, Serpentine and Mundijong. 

Water maniacs can hire a kayak, paddle board or jet ski. For more adrenaline fuelled fun, cruise on Mandurah Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure high-speed vessel on the Dolphin Adventure Cruise. Or take the whole family white water rafting with Dwellingup Adventures.

Animal lovers can enjoy a scenic trail ride at Waroona’s Langford Hill Riding Farm, set in the beautiful Darling Ranges. It conducts riding lessons every second Saturday and week-long residential camps for children every school holidays. Langford Riding Farm has quiet and experienced horses and ponies to cater for all riders from the age of six upwards.