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Pack your bags - it’s time for a weekend getaway close to Perth. From must-do experiences to dreamy stays, Mandurah is calling. Are you in?
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Trip Ideas For this Weekend
Not sure where to start? Check out our hand-picked ideas for the perfect Mandurah weekend! Whether it’s one day or more, we’ve got you covered.
What's On This Weekend
Add something extra to your stay with local markets, live music, family events and seasonal festivals happening across Mandurah.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Marginalia: Printmaking at the Edges of Visibility in WA
Free printmaking exhibition in Mandurah showcasing WA artists across two gallery spaces at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, exploring contemporary print practices, regional voices and creative collaboration.
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Free
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Free printmaking exhibition in Mandurah showcasing WA artists across two gallery spaces at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, exploring contemporary print practices, regional voices and creative collaboration.
Music & Entertainment
BritishMania: British Hits of the 60s & 70s Live Shhow
Experience BritishMania in Mandurah celebrating iconic British hits of the 60s and 70s, featuring music from The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees and more.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
80
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Experience BritishMania in Mandurah celebrating iconic British hits of the 60s and 70s, featuring music from The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees and more.
Food, Drink & Dining
Swiss Cheese Fondue Night
UPDATE - Please note: This event unfortunately had to be cancelled.
Enjoy a cosy winter evening in Dwellingup, just a 45-minute drive from Mandurah, with a traditional Swiss fondue experience at Redgum, including canapés on arrival, melted cheese fondue and estate wines available to purchase.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
85
101 Irwin Rd, Teesdale WA 6213, Australia
UPDATE - Please note: This event unfortunately had to be cancelled.
Enjoy a cosy winter evening in Dwellingup, just a 45-minute drive from Mandurah, with a traditional Swiss fondue experience at Redgum, including canapés on arrival, melted cheese fondue and estate wines available to purchase.
Workshops & Classes
Wine & Wheel Pottery Workshop
Experience the perfect introduction to pottery with your partner or friend! Learn two different pottery styles while enjoying a grazing platter and wine for two!
Sat 27 Jun 2026
299
Get Muddy Workshops @ Terraform Studio, Smart Street, Mandurah WA, Australia
Experience the perfect introduction to pottery with your partner or friend! Learn two different pottery styles while enjoying a grazing platter and wine for two!
Markets
Peel Produce Market
Visit Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every Saturday for fresh local produce, artisan goods, hot breakfast, coffee, live music and a vibrant foreshore community atmosphere.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
Free
The Peel Produce Market, Foreshore Reserve, Dawesville WA, Australia
Visit Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every Saturday for fresh local produce, artisan goods, hot breakfast, coffee, live music and a vibrant foreshore community atmosphere.
Music & Entertainment
Hit Parade – Greatest Hits of the 50s & 60s
Enjoy Hit Parade in Mandurah with live performances of the greatest 50s and 60s hits from Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard and more in a nostalgic tribute show.
Sun 28 Jun 2026
80
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Enjoy Hit Parade in Mandurah with live performances of the greatest 50s and 60s hits from Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard and more in a nostalgic tribute show.
Music & Entertainment
Gilbert & Sullivan in Concert - with Live Band!
Enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan in Concert in Mandurah at the Seniors Centre, featuring live choir and band performances of classic operetta favourites including The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance.
Sun 28 Jun 2026
30
City of Mandurah Seniors Centre, Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan in Concert in Mandurah at the Seniors Centre, featuring live choir and band performances of classic operetta favourites including The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
KOAL
Experience KOAL in Mandurah, a moving and humorous theatre performance inspired by the Australian bushfires that explores nature, resilience and our connection to the world around us.
Mon 29 Jun 2026
40
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Experience KOAL in Mandurah, a moving and humorous theatre performance inspired by the Australian bushfires that explores nature, resilience and our connection to the world around us.
Free Event
Miami Plaza Night Market
Enjoy food trucks, live music and local market stalls at the Miami Plaza Night Market in Falcon, a vibrant monthly community event perfect for families, friends and food lovers.
Thu 02 Jul 2026
Free
Miami Plaza Shopping Centre, Falcon WA, Australia
Enjoy food trucks, live music and local market stalls at the Miami Plaza Night Market in Falcon, a vibrant monthly community event perfect for families, friends and food lovers.
Family & School Holiday Events
Ice Skating in Mandurah
Enjoy Skating in Mandurah at the winter ice rink on the Eastern Foreshore with daily sessions for all ages, wheelchair access and family-friendly fun from 3–19 July 2026.
Fri 03 Jul 2026
Mandurah Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Enjoy Skating in Mandurah at the winter ice rink on the Eastern Foreshore with daily sessions for all ages, wheelchair access and family-friendly fun from 3–19 July 2026.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Marginalia: Printmaking at the Edges of Visibility in WA
Free printmaking exhibition in Mandurah showcasing WA artists across two gallery spaces at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, exploring contemporary print practices, regional voices and creative collaboration.
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Free
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Free printmaking exhibition in Mandurah showcasing WA artists across two gallery spaces at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, exploring contemporary print practices, regional voices and creative collaboration.
Music & Entertainment
BritishMania: British Hits of the 60s & 70s Live Shhow
Experience BritishMania in Mandurah celebrating iconic British hits of the 60s and 70s, featuring music from The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees and more.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
80
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Experience BritishMania in Mandurah celebrating iconic British hits of the 60s and 70s, featuring music from The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees and more.
Food, Drink & Dining
Swiss Cheese Fondue Night
UPDATE - Please note: This event unfortunately had to be cancelled.
Enjoy a cosy winter evening in Dwellingup, just a 45-minute drive from Mandurah, with a traditional Swiss fondue experience at Redgum, including canapés on arrival, melted cheese fondue and estate wines available to purchase.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
85
101 Irwin Rd, Teesdale WA 6213, Australia
UPDATE - Please note: This event unfortunately had to be cancelled.
Enjoy a cosy winter evening in Dwellingup, just a 45-minute drive from Mandurah, with a traditional Swiss fondue experience at Redgum, including canapés on arrival, melted cheese fondue and estate wines available to purchase.
Workshops & Classes
Wine & Wheel Pottery Workshop
Experience the perfect introduction to pottery with your partner or friend! Learn two different pottery styles while enjoying a grazing platter and wine for two!
Sat 27 Jun 2026
299
Get Muddy Workshops @ Terraform Studio, Smart Street, Mandurah WA, Australia
Experience the perfect introduction to pottery with your partner or friend! Learn two different pottery styles while enjoying a grazing platter and wine for two!
Markets
Peel Produce Market
Visit Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every Saturday for fresh local produce, artisan goods, hot breakfast, coffee, live music and a vibrant foreshore community atmosphere.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
Free
The Peel Produce Market, Foreshore Reserve, Dawesville WA, Australia
Visit Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every Saturday for fresh local produce, artisan goods, hot breakfast, coffee, live music and a vibrant foreshore community atmosphere.
Music & Entertainment
Hit Parade – Greatest Hits of the 50s & 60s
Enjoy Hit Parade in Mandurah with live performances of the greatest 50s and 60s hits from Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard and more in a nostalgic tribute show.
Sun 28 Jun 2026
80
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Enjoy Hit Parade in Mandurah with live performances of the greatest 50s and 60s hits from Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard and more in a nostalgic tribute show.
Music & Entertainment
Gilbert & Sullivan in Concert - with Live Band!
Enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan in Concert in Mandurah at the Seniors Centre, featuring live choir and band performances of classic operetta favourites including The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance.
Sun 28 Jun 2026
30
City of Mandurah Seniors Centre, Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan in Concert in Mandurah at the Seniors Centre, featuring live choir and band performances of classic operetta favourites including The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
KOAL
Experience KOAL in Mandurah, a moving and humorous theatre performance inspired by the Australian bushfires that explores nature, resilience and our connection to the world around us.
Mon 29 Jun 2026
40
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Experience KOAL in Mandurah, a moving and humorous theatre performance inspired by the Australian bushfires that explores nature, resilience and our connection to the world around us.
Free Event
Miami Plaza Night Market
Enjoy food trucks, live music and local market stalls at the Miami Plaza Night Market in Falcon, a vibrant monthly community event perfect for families, friends and food lovers.
Thu 02 Jul 2026
Free
Miami Plaza Shopping Centre, Falcon WA, Australia
Enjoy food trucks, live music and local market stalls at the Miami Plaza Night Market in Falcon, a vibrant monthly community event perfect for families, friends and food lovers.
Family & School Holiday Events
Ice Skating in Mandurah
Enjoy Skating in Mandurah at the winter ice rink on the Eastern Foreshore with daily sessions for all ages, wheelchair access and family-friendly fun from 3–19 July 2026.
Fri 03 Jul 2026
Mandurah Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Enjoy Skating in Mandurah at the winter ice rink on the Eastern Foreshore with daily sessions for all ages, wheelchair access and family-friendly fun from 3–19 July 2026.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Marginalia: Printmaking at the Edges of Visibility in WA
Free printmaking exhibition in Mandurah showcasing WA artists across two gallery spaces at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, exploring contemporary print practices, regional voices and creative collaboration.
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Free
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Free printmaking exhibition in Mandurah showcasing WA artists across two gallery spaces at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, exploring contemporary print practices, regional voices and creative collaboration.
Music & Entertainment
BritishMania: British Hits of the 60s & 70s Live Shhow
Experience BritishMania in Mandurah celebrating iconic British hits of the 60s and 70s, featuring music from The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees and more.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
80
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Experience BritishMania in Mandurah celebrating iconic British hits of the 60s and 70s, featuring music from The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The Bee Gees and more.
Food, Drink & Dining
Swiss Cheese Fondue Night
UPDATE - Please note: This event unfortunately had to be cancelled.
Enjoy a cosy winter evening in Dwellingup, just a 45-minute drive from Mandurah, with a traditional Swiss fondue experience at Redgum, including canapés on arrival, melted cheese fondue and estate wines available to purchase.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
85
101 Irwin Rd, Teesdale WA 6213, Australia
UPDATE - Please note: This event unfortunately had to be cancelled.
Enjoy a cosy winter evening in Dwellingup, just a 45-minute drive from Mandurah, with a traditional Swiss fondue experience at Redgum, including canapés on arrival, melted cheese fondue and estate wines available to purchase.
Workshops & Classes
Wine & Wheel Pottery Workshop
Experience the perfect introduction to pottery with your partner or friend! Learn two different pottery styles while enjoying a grazing platter and wine for two!
Sat 27 Jun 2026
299
Get Muddy Workshops @ Terraform Studio, Smart Street, Mandurah WA, Australia
Experience the perfect introduction to pottery with your partner or friend! Learn two different pottery styles while enjoying a grazing platter and wine for two!
Markets
Peel Produce Market
Visit Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every Saturday for fresh local produce, artisan goods, hot breakfast, coffee, live music and a vibrant foreshore community atmosphere.
Sat 27 Jun 2026
Free
The Peel Produce Market, Foreshore Reserve, Dawesville WA, Australia
Visit Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every Saturday for fresh local produce, artisan goods, hot breakfast, coffee, live music and a vibrant foreshore community atmosphere.
Music & Entertainment
Hit Parade – Greatest Hits of the 50s & 60s
Enjoy Hit Parade in Mandurah with live performances of the greatest 50s and 60s hits from Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard and more in a nostalgic tribute show.
Sun 28 Jun 2026
80
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Enjoy Hit Parade in Mandurah with live performances of the greatest 50s and 60s hits from Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard and more in a nostalgic tribute show.
Music & Entertainment
Gilbert & Sullivan in Concert - with Live Band!
Enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan in Concert in Mandurah at the Seniors Centre, featuring live choir and band performances of classic operetta favourites including The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance.
Sun 28 Jun 2026
30
City of Mandurah Seniors Centre, Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan in Concert in Mandurah at the Seniors Centre, featuring live choir and band performances of classic operetta favourites including The Mikado and Pirates of Penzance.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
KOAL
Experience KOAL in Mandurah, a moving and humorous theatre performance inspired by the Australian bushfires that explores nature, resilience and our connection to the world around us.
Mon 29 Jun 2026
40
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Experience KOAL in Mandurah, a moving and humorous theatre performance inspired by the Australian bushfires that explores nature, resilience and our connection to the world around us.
Free Event
Miami Plaza Night Market
Enjoy food trucks, live music and local market stalls at the Miami Plaza Night Market in Falcon, a vibrant monthly community event perfect for families, friends and food lovers.
Thu 02 Jul 2026
Free
Miami Plaza Shopping Centre, Falcon WA, Australia
Enjoy food trucks, live music and local market stalls at the Miami Plaza Night Market in Falcon, a vibrant monthly community event perfect for families, friends and food lovers.
Family & School Holiday Events
Ice Skating in Mandurah
Enjoy Skating in Mandurah at the winter ice rink on the Eastern Foreshore with daily sessions for all ages, wheelchair access and family-friendly fun from 3–19 July 2026.
Fri 03 Jul 2026
Mandurah Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Enjoy Skating in Mandurah at the winter ice rink on the Eastern Foreshore with daily sessions for all ages, wheelchair access and family-friendly fun from 3–19 July 2026.
Where to Stay in Mandurah
From waterfront apartments to family holiday homes, Mandurah offers accommodation close to the foreshore and main attractions.
Call Us Here to Help
Visit or call the Mandurah Visitor Centre – we’re excited to help with tips, bookings, and all you need for an unforgettable weekend getaway!
Getting to Mandurah
Mandurah is one of Western Australia’s easiest weekend escapes, located just south of Perth.
Travel Options:
By Car: ~1 hour via Kwinana Freeway
By Train: ~50–60 minutes via Transperth Mandurah Line
On Arrival:
Foreshore, cafes, cruises and attractions are all within walking distance.
Weekend Getaways FAQ
Mandurah is located just one hour south of Perth by car and is easily accessible by train via the Mandurah Line. Its convenient location makes it perfect for day trips, weekend getaways and short coastal escapes.
Yes. Mandurah is easy to visit by public transport, with regular train services connecting Perth and Mandurah. Many attractions, restaurants, accommodation options and waterfront experiences are located within walking distance of the city centre.
You can book online via Visit Mandurah, call the Mandurah Visitor Centre at (08) 9550 3999, or visit us in person for assistance.
Many of Mandurah’s top experiences are free, including visiting the Giants of Mandurah, relaxing on the beaches, visiting local markets, exploring the foreshore, walking nature trails, and spotting dolphins from the shoreline. Families can also enjoy playgrounds, picnic areas, and scenic waterfront walks throughout the city.
Popular indoor and rainy day activities include visiting local art galleries, enjoying cafés and restaurants along the foreshore, exploring escape rooms and entertainment venues, and attending seasonal events or exhibitions.
Plan Your Weekend in Mandurah
Start building your perfect coastal escape — from dolphin cruises and nature trails to dining, events and easy waterfront stays, everything is closer than you think.