Top Nature Experiences

1. See Western Australia’s largest residential population of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins on a tour with Mandurah Cruises.

2. Learn about Mandurah’s extensive wetland system on a guided nature walk with Ways to Nature at the Creery Wetlands where hundreds of migratory birds visit every year.

3. Book a tour with Mandjoogoordap Dreaming and discover the 2,000-year-old thrombolite reef at Lake Clifton and see what life was like when the earth began.

4. Explore the wonders of nature with Salt and Bush Eco Tours on a guided nature tour from the bushland to the waterways. Join a bird, wildlife and nature walk or kayak along the Peel Harvey Estuary on the unique foot pedal kayak.

This is literally your golden opportunity to immerse yourself in nature because Salt and Bush Eco Tours owner and tour guide Jamie van Jones was named ‘Australia’s best tour guide’ at the 2022 Australian Top Tourism Awards held in Canberra.

5. Walk along the estuary and spot waterbirds on the easy 2km nature walk at Len Howard Conservation Park in Erskine.

6. Feel the sand between your toes as you walk the long stretches of beaches in Mandurah, often you will be the only one on them. The locals love Town Beach, Blue Bay Beach, Seascapes Beach, Falcon Bay Beach and Avalon Beach.

7. Explore Yalgorup National Park. Stretching from south of Mandurah to Preston Beach, the park has ten elongated lakes, beautiful tuart and peppermint woodlands, walking trails, picnic spots and offers panoramic views of the beach, dunes and lakes.

8. If you want to see kangaroos grazing at dusk, head to Florida Beach or Melros Reserve in Dawesville where mobs of kangaroos are spotted every day. Remember to always use precaution and respect their space.

9. Hire an e-bike or e-scooter from The Bike Kiosk to explore Mandurah’s beautiful coastal cycle paths.

10. Explore Goegrup Lake, a rich habitat for shorebirds, on an accessibility-friendly 292 metre long boardwalk with viewing nodes and interpretive panels describing the area’s environmental and Aboriginal cultural values.