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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.
Family & School Holiday Event
The Cut Golf Course Open Day
Enjoy a family-friendly day out at The Cut Golf Course Open Day, featuring live music, wine tasting, food specials, a putting competition and free entry.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
69 Country Club Dr, Dawesville WA 6211, Australia
Enjoy a family-friendly day out at The Cut Golf Course Open Day, featuring live music, wine tasting, food specials, a putting competition and free entry.
Food, Drink & Dining
Tipsy Teacups High Tea
Set with the beautiful waterside views of Dolphin Quay in Mandurah, Tipsy Teacups High Tea is the perfect way to birthdays, baby or bridal showers or any intimate celebration!
Sun 15 Nov 2026
49
3/37 Dolphin Dr, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Set with the beautiful waterside views of Dolphin Quay in Mandurah, Tipsy Teacups High Tea is the perfect way to birthdays, baby or bridal showers or any intimate celebration!
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale
Discover unique, small-scale artworks by 49 talented artists at CASM Gallery’s Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale, perfect for festive gifting.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
63 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Discover unique, small-scale artworks by 49 talented artists at CASM Gallery’s Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale, perfect for festive gifting.
Markets
Mandjar Markets
Stroll Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore every Sunday to enjoy artisan stalls, fresh local produce, live music, and family-friendly fun at the vibrant Mandjar Markets.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
Mandurah Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Stroll Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore every Sunday to enjoy artisan stalls, fresh local produce, live music, and family-friendly fun at the vibrant Mandjar Markets.
Food, Drink & Dining
Mandurah Food Truck Frenzy
Held every Tuesday evening at Hall Park in Halls Head, this vibrant, family-friendly street food event brings together delicious food and a lively community atmosphere.
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Free
Leighton Place, Halls Head Mandurah, WA, Australia
Held every Tuesday evening at Hall Park in Halls Head, this vibrant, family-friendly street food event brings together delicious food and a lively community atmosphere.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Abba: Thank you For The Music
Celebrate the music of ABBA with Thank You for the Music, a spectacular live tribute featuring iconic hits, dazzling performances and feel-good nostalgia.
Thu 19 Nov 2026
79
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Celebrate the music of ABBA with Thank You for the Music, a spectacular live tribute featuring iconic hits, dazzling performances and feel-good nostalgia.
Food, Drink & Dining
Lakelands Night Market
Discover No Trucks Given Twilight Markets in Lakelands, featuring delicious food trucks, live music, boutique stalls and family-friendly fun at Black Swan Lake Park.
Thu 19 Nov 2026
Free
Black Swan Lake Park Car Park, Lake Valley Drive, Lakelands WA, Australia
Discover No Trucks Given Twilight Markets in Lakelands, featuring delicious food trucks, live music, boutique stalls and family-friendly fun at Black Swan Lake Park.
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 21 Nov 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!
Family & School Holiday Event
The Cut Golf Course Open Day
Enjoy a family-friendly day out at The Cut Golf Course Open Day, featuring live music, wine tasting, food specials, a putting competition and free entry.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
69 Country Club Dr, Dawesville WA 6211, Australia
Enjoy a family-friendly day out at The Cut Golf Course Open Day, featuring live music, wine tasting, food specials, a putting competition and free entry.
Food, Drink & Dining
Tipsy Teacups High Tea
Set with the beautiful waterside views of Dolphin Quay in Mandurah, Tipsy Teacups High Tea is the perfect way to birthdays, baby or bridal showers or any intimate celebration!
Sun 15 Nov 2026
49
3/37 Dolphin Dr, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Set with the beautiful waterside views of Dolphin Quay in Mandurah, Tipsy Teacups High Tea is the perfect way to birthdays, baby or bridal showers or any intimate celebration!
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale
Discover unique, small-scale artworks by 49 talented artists at CASM Gallery’s Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale, perfect for festive gifting.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
63 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Discover unique, small-scale artworks by 49 talented artists at CASM Gallery’s Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale, perfect for festive gifting.
Markets
Mandjar Markets
Stroll Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore every Sunday to enjoy artisan stalls, fresh local produce, live music, and family-friendly fun at the vibrant Mandjar Markets.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
Mandurah Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Stroll Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore every Sunday to enjoy artisan stalls, fresh local produce, live music, and family-friendly fun at the vibrant Mandjar Markets.
Food, Drink & Dining
Mandurah Food Truck Frenzy
Held every Tuesday evening at Hall Park in Halls Head, this vibrant, family-friendly street food event brings together delicious food and a lively community atmosphere.
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Free
Leighton Place, Halls Head Mandurah, WA, Australia
Held every Tuesday evening at Hall Park in Halls Head, this vibrant, family-friendly street food event brings together delicious food and a lively community atmosphere.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Abba: Thank you For The Music
Celebrate the music of ABBA with Thank You for the Music, a spectacular live tribute featuring iconic hits, dazzling performances and feel-good nostalgia.
Thu 19 Nov 2026
79
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Celebrate the music of ABBA with Thank You for the Music, a spectacular live tribute featuring iconic hits, dazzling performances and feel-good nostalgia.
Food, Drink & Dining
Lakelands Night Market
Discover No Trucks Given Twilight Markets in Lakelands, featuring delicious food trucks, live music, boutique stalls and family-friendly fun at Black Swan Lake Park.
Thu 19 Nov 2026
Free
Black Swan Lake Park Car Park, Lake Valley Drive, Lakelands WA, Australia
Discover No Trucks Given Twilight Markets in Lakelands, featuring delicious food trucks, live music, boutique stalls and family-friendly fun at Black Swan Lake Park.
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 21 Nov 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!
Family & School Holiday Event
The Cut Golf Course Open Day
Enjoy a family-friendly day out at The Cut Golf Course Open Day, featuring live music, wine tasting, food specials, a putting competition and free entry.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
69 Country Club Dr, Dawesville WA 6211, Australia
Enjoy a family-friendly day out at The Cut Golf Course Open Day, featuring live music, wine tasting, food specials, a putting competition and free entry.
Food, Drink & Dining
Tipsy Teacups High Tea
Set with the beautiful waterside views of Dolphin Quay in Mandurah, Tipsy Teacups High Tea is the perfect way to birthdays, baby or bridal showers or any intimate celebration!
Sun 15 Nov 2026
49
3/37 Dolphin Dr, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Set with the beautiful waterside views of Dolphin Quay in Mandurah, Tipsy Teacups High Tea is the perfect way to birthdays, baby or bridal showers or any intimate celebration!
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale
Discover unique, small-scale artworks by 49 talented artists at CASM Gallery’s Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale, perfect for festive gifting.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
63 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Discover unique, small-scale artworks by 49 talented artists at CASM Gallery’s Tiny Treasures Christmas Artists' Sale, perfect for festive gifting.
Markets
Mandjar Markets
Stroll Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore every Sunday to enjoy artisan stalls, fresh local produce, live music, and family-friendly fun at the vibrant Mandjar Markets.
Sun 15 Nov 2026
Free
Mandurah Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah WA, Australia
Stroll Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore every Sunday to enjoy artisan stalls, fresh local produce, live music, and family-friendly fun at the vibrant Mandjar Markets.
Food, Drink & Dining
Mandurah Food Truck Frenzy
Held every Tuesday evening at Hall Park in Halls Head, this vibrant, family-friendly street food event brings together delicious food and a lively community atmosphere.
Tue 17 Nov 2026
Free
Leighton Place, Halls Head Mandurah, WA, Australia
Held every Tuesday evening at Hall Park in Halls Head, this vibrant, family-friendly street food event brings together delicious food and a lively community atmosphere.
Arts, Culture & Exhibitions
Abba: Thank you For The Music
Celebrate the music of ABBA with Thank You for the Music, a spectacular live tribute featuring iconic hits, dazzling performances and feel-good nostalgia.
Thu 19 Nov 2026
79
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah WA 6210, Australia
Celebrate the music of ABBA with Thank You for the Music, a spectacular live tribute featuring iconic hits, dazzling performances and feel-good nostalgia.
Food, Drink & Dining
Lakelands Night Market
Discover No Trucks Given Twilight Markets in Lakelands, featuring delicious food trucks, live music, boutique stalls and family-friendly fun at Black Swan Lake Park.
Thu 19 Nov 2026
Free
Black Swan Lake Park Car Park, Lake Valley Drive, Lakelands WA, Australia
Discover No Trucks Given Twilight Markets in Lakelands, featuring delicious food trucks, live music, boutique stalls and family-friendly fun at Black Swan Lake Park.
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 21 Nov 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!
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 explore without a car, with regular train services connecting Perth and Mandurah. Many attractions, restaurants, accommodation options and waterfront experiences are located close to the city centre and can be reached on foot, by bike or using local transport.
Discover how to make the most of your visit with our Mandurah Day Trip Without a Car itinerary, featuring a full day of dolphins, dining, waterfront walks and local experiences without needing to drive.
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.