Natural Attractions
The Shire of Waroona is renowned for its quaint boutique shops and art galleries, with Lake Navarino and the Waroona Dam serving as popular hotspots for thrill-seekers looking to water-ski, canoe, or fish. Yalgorup National Park, covering over 12,000 hectares, is another prominent feature of the region. Home to 11 coastal lakes and wetlands, the park attracts hundreds of migrating birds that travel thousands of kilometers to breed and recuperate among the rich ecosystems. Additionally, visitors can marvel at the rare Tuart trees and the captivating Thrombolite living fossils. Preston Beach, located at the southern end of the park, offers pristine white sandy shores perfect for four-wheel driving, swimming, picnicking, and fishing.
Food, Wine, and Produce
For dining options, the region offers a fantastic array of choices along the waterfront and inland. Whether you crave seafood fresh from Mandurah’s waters or other local delicacies, the options cater to all styles of taste and budget. The Mandurah Boardwalk provides a vivid culinary experience, stretching from the picturesque eastern foreshore to the stunning Sebel Mandurah. Here, you can find quality eateries, bars, accommodation, a theatre, cinema, and delightful spots like a chocolatier, ice creamery, cafes, boat and bike hire, and ferry services.
Inland, the region boasts an award-winning bakery in Pinjarra and several fantastic cideries around Dwellingup. The cafes dotted along the Murray River offer locally sourced food, making it a perfect spot for a family outing to eat, shop, play, and stay.
Arts and Culture
For those interested in arts and leisure, the state-of-the-art Mandurah Performing Arts Centre is a must-visit. Overlooking the waters of Mandjar Bay, the centre features a wide range of local, national, and international creative talent. To delve into the region’s history and heritage, several sites like Edenvale Heritage Precinct, Fairbridge Village, Hugh Manning Tractor & Machinery Museum, and Mandurah Community Museum are available. Additionally, the region is home to several local galleries, including the Mandurah Art Gallery and CASM – Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah, among others. Visitors can also immerse themselves in the local indigenous culture with Goolamwiin.
Adventure and Attractions
Mandurah’s coastline, with its endless stretches of pristine beaches, offers numerous spots for swimming and surfing. The region’s limestone reefs are ideal for divers looking to explore the deep blue sea, with moderate water temperatures year-round thanks to the mild Mediterranean climate. For thrill-seekers, activities like skydiving onto a Mandurah beach or landing in the scenic Pinjarra countryside are available. Tackling the fast-water rapids and Murray Valley Bike Trails in Dwellingup, along with jet skiing in the Mandurah Estuary, are also popular choices for adventure.
For those who prefer exploring the great outdoors on foot or by bike, Mandurah and the Peel region offer an excellent selection of walk trails, bike trails, and wildflower trails. These routes meander alongside rivers, estuaries, and ocean shores, providing a scenic backdrop for any nature enthusiast.
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Mandurah and the Peel region present a perfect blend of natural beauty, culinary delights, cultural experiences, and thrilling adventures. Whether you are looking to relax by the beach, enjoy fine dining, immerse in the arts, or seek adventure, this region has something for everyone.
- Natural Attractions
- Shire of Waroona: boutique shops, art galleries, Lake Navarino, Waroona Dam for water-skiing, canoeing, fishing
- Yalgorup National Park: 12,000 hectares, coastal lakes and wetlands, migrating birds, Tuart trees, Thrombolite living fossils
- Preston Beach: white sandy shores, four-wheel driving, swimming, picnicking, fishing
- Food, Wine, and Produce
- Dining options: waterfront and inland, fresh seafood, local delicacies
- Mandurah Boardwalk: eateries, bars, accommodation, theatre, cinema, chocolatier, ice creamery, cafes, boat/bike hire, ferry services
- Inland: award-winning bakery in Pinjarra, cideries in Dwellingup, cafes along the Murray River with locally sourced food
- Arts and Culture
- Mandurah Performing Arts Centre: local, national, international talent, overlooking Mandjar Bay
- Historical sites: Edenvale Heritage Precinct, Fairbridge Village, Hugh Manning Tractor & Machinery Museum, Mandurah Community Museum
- Local galleries: Mandurah Art Gallery, CASM – Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah
- Indigenous culture experiences with Goolamwiin
- Adventure and Attractions
- Coastline: pristine beaches, swimming, surfing, limestone reefs for diving
- Activities: skydiving, fast-water rapids, Murray Valley Bike Trails, jet skiing
- Outdoor trails: walk trails, bike trails, wildflower trails alongside rivers, estuaries, and ocean shores
- Overall Summary
- Mandurah and the Peel region offer natural beauty, culinary delights, cultural experiences, and thrilling adventures
- Ideal for relaxing by the beach, enjoying fine dining, immersing in the arts, or seeking adventure.
