Enjoy a great day out
in Mandurah & surrounds
With so much to do and explore in Mandurah and surrounds, we have some day trip ideas for you to make planning easier and to get you out faster.
Have a healthy breakfast
Situated on Sholl St just one block back from the Mandurah foreshore, Mataya Eatery is the place to go for healthy, fresh and wholesome food sourced from local ingredients. Boost your metabolism with smashed avocado on pumpkin bread, healthy bagels or Acai bowls plus so much more. This will give you energy for the rest of the day.
Aquatic & Coastal
Be a boat owner for a day
Explore Mandurah’s calm waterways by hiring a boat, canoe or paddleboard from Mandurah Boat Hire. Discover sparkling canals, see lots of waterbirds and watch out for dolphins as you drive the boat yourself with no skipper’s ticket needed. For lunch, tie your boat up at the waterside restaurants at the Mandurah Ocean Marina to get some takeaway fish & chips.
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Cheers to the evening
Finish the day off with drinks at Bar Therapy overlooking the Mandurah Estuary and Mandurah Traffic Bridge. Located at the historical Tuckey House, Bar Therapy is the place to relax and enjoy a drink with friends and family.
Aquatic & Coastal
Enjoy breakfast with a view
Found at Dolphin Quay at Mandurah’s Ocean Marina, the waterside Café Moka overlooks the beautiful marina. Their all-day breakfast menu features a well-stocked big breakfast and other tastebud tempting dishes like house made chocolate granola, whipped fetta and avo “bruschetta”, hotcakes and much more.
Eat & Drink
Floating Lunch
Sit back and take in the natural beauty of the region aboard the Murray River Lunch Cruise, a relaxing half-day cruise, exploring Mandurah’s picturesque waterways and the serene Murray River. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board, served upon entering the serene, winding Murray River.
Eat & Drink
Share the ‘food’ love
Welcome the evening with cocktails at The Pen as you take in beautiful water views before heading to Flics Kitchen for dinner. Flics Kitchen’s “kinda like tapas” style of serving food allows for a fantastic atmosphere whilst sharing plates with your friends and family.
Eat & Drink
Breakfast by the waterside
Enjoy breakfast at The Bay Café with beautiful views of the Mandurah Estuary.
Adventure & Sports
Get your adrenaline pumping
Speed across an estuary twice the size of Sydney Harbour on
a jet ski with Stag Watersports.
Adventure & Sports
Hang around in the trees
Head to Trees Adventure in Dwellingup to zip along the treetops.
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Be spoilt for choice for dinner
Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants at Dolphin Quay at Mandurah’s Ocean Marina.
Adventure & Sports
Peel Produce Market
Get a fresh start in the morning at Peel Produce Market in Dawesville. On every Saturday morning, this beautiful market at the Dawesville foreshore is a great outing for families. Browse the local produce stalls, enjoy coffee, fresh juices or hot breakfasts by the water while listening to live music. There are also great activities for the kids.
Family Fun
Hop on the Mini Toot
Enjoy a train trip onboard the Tourist Fun Train along Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore.
Family Fun
Say ahoy and get ready to Yo Ho Ho
Go on a 45 minute cruise around Mandurah onboard Mandurah’s very own Pirate Ship.
Family Fun
Get some family lunch
Now it’s time to fill up those empty tummies. Enjoy some fish & chips or other nice meals from Cicerello’s.
Family Fun
Let the kids run wild
Let the kids burn some energy at the many playgrounds in or near Mandurah. Koolaanga Waabiny Playground, Mandurah Eastern Foreshore Playground and Osprey Waters Foreshore Playground are very popular.
Family Fun
Nourish Your Soul
Enjoy your breakfast at the Nourishing Soul Café in Dudley Park overlooking the canals.
Nature & Wildlife
Visit the wetlands
From the café, walk over to the Creery Wetlands, a 29-hectare nature reserve and bird watching area. The area is a fascinating and enjoyable environment to explore.
Embark on tailor-made guided tours of the bushland and waterways with Salt and Bush Eco Tours, and immerse yourself in the marvels of the natural world.
Nature & Wildlife
Waterside lunch
Head down to Café Coast in Wannanup for a lovely lunch that comes with beautiful views of the Port Bouvard Marina and with a little bit of luck you may see some dolphins.
Nature & Wildlife
See the earliest known life forms on Earth
Head further south to Lake Clifton and visit the 2,000-year old thrombolite reef – living fossils.
Nature & Wildlife
Watch the kangaroos grazing
On the way back, stop at Florida Beach in Wannanup to watch the kangaroos grazing in people’s front yards and in the nearby reserve at sunset.
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A piece of France for Breakfast
Start the morning by the water with breakfast at Lily Paris, a French cafe and patisserie, located in Dolphin Quay in the Mandurah Ocean Marina. Grab a coffee and pastry or toasties and stroll around the Dolphin Quay indoor markets and boutique shops.
Arts & Culture
Visit Black Stump Gallery
Located at the Mandurah Visitor Centre, the beautiful Black Stump Gallery by local artist Emma Blyth showcases her unique artworks and gifts for purchase.
Arts & Culture
Explore Mandurah’s Public Art
Grab the Mandurah Instagram Trail flyer at the Mandurah Visitor Centre to explore Mandurah’s unique and iconic artworks.
Arts & Culture
Learn about Mandurah’s Aboriginal history & culture
Uncover Bindjareb’s Noongar culture: Explore Mandurah’s Aboriginal art or join a guided tour for an enriching experience.
Arts & Culture
Catch a Show
Have some dinner before you head over to the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre to enjoy one of their great shows and performances.
Arts & Culture