Mandurah, AU
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Welcome to Mandurah
Mandurah, Australia’s Top Tourism Town 2023, is framed by stunning beaches and an estuary twice the size of Sydney Harbour. Originally known as Mandjoogoordap—meaning ‘meeting place of the heart’—Mandurah lives up to its name.
Cruise with dolphins, feast by the foreshore or explore giant hidden sculptures… it’s all waiting.
In Mandurah, we’re relaxed by nature—and big on fun.
TOP 10 THINGS TO DO
Here are our best picks:
- Meet The Giants of Mandurah: Follow the magical trail to discover Thomas Dambo’s giant wooden sculptures hidden in nature.
- See Dolphins Up Close: Spot WA’s largest dolphin population on a canal cruise or by the Dawesville Channel.
- Glide Through Iconic Waterways: Sail a pirate ship, rent a BBQ boat or relax on a dolphin cruise—it’s a Mandurah must-do.
- Explore By Kayak: Paddle through peaceful wetlands and waterways. Hire a kayak or join a guided tour.
- Relax & Play By The Beach: Swim, picnic or build sandcastles at family favourites like Doddi’s Beach and Falcon Bay.
- Explore On Two Wheels: Hire an e-bike and cruise Mandurah’s trails or join a guided coastal ride.
- Catch & Savour Fresh Seafood: Go crabbing, cast a line, or dine on fresh local seafood by the waterfront.
- Discover Natural Wonders: Walk among ancient thrombolites, spot birdlife or escape to tranquil parks and reserves.
- Immerse Yourself In Local Art: Stroll the Instagram Trail, explore galleries, and snap pics with colourful public artworks.
- Feel The Festive Magic: From December, Mandurah’s canals sparkle with 200+ Christmas light displays—an absolute must do!
- Header image: Courtesy of Mark Randall – My Vision Photography
OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS
Mandurah's Christmas Lights
Experience Mandurah’s very own little Las Vegas, every year from 1st December until early January.
Mandurah’s Canal Christmas Lights are a wonderland on water. Thanks to the Mandurah canal residents for putting in an enormous effort and dressing up their houses for Christmas at their own expense, every year more than 200 homes come alive with lights and everyone wants to stand out. There is some healthy competition in the canals and people who do not light up their houses are called the grinches – in a friendly manner of course.
Some residents have about 100 items plugged in, spend 80 man-hours to install their Christmas light decoration, and use 15 timeclocks powered by 30 power boards from 20 extension leads.
As you drift down the canals by boat or on board a cruise, there is a water wishing well with all proceeds going to local charities.
As well as the canal lights, there is an elaborate display on land too. Each year, you can stroll around the Mandurah Foreshore and down a beautiful walking trail of spectacular Christmas lights.
Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest
Held on the shore of the Peel-Harvey Estuary, the annual festival showcases Mandurah’s local music scene, our local produce, lifestyle, culture and all-round talent alongside our famous blue manna crabs. You’ll find plenty of fresh food, live music, performances, children’s entertainment, competitions, cooking demonstrations, celebrities, aquatic entertainment… the list goes on. It is considered one of the state’s largest free festivals, attracting an audience of more than 100,000 each year. And if you want a taste of Mandurah, this is definitely the
festival for you!
