MANDURAH, WA TRAVEL
Mandurah is all about going with the flow. You can hardly escape the sight of water and it doesn't need much to encourage an active lifestyle. Western Australia's coastal city is bound by nature with vast waterways, soaring jarrah lands, calm beaches, autumn-coloured wetlands and rare rock-like thrombolites. Its cute mascot, the Indo-Pacific dolphin, animates the city's charm.
Located just 70km south of Perth, the state's largest regional city is considered an extension of the west coast capital. If Perth is unhurried, Mandurah is in a permanently relaxed state. Like its bigger sister, it has a wealth of unique outdoor activities; however, its abundant wildlife makes it almost sinful to sit idle. With the minimal drive or boat time required to reach pristine surroundings, exploring is borderline effortless. The city's waterfront cafes, restaurants, bars and winery scene are just as enticing.
A burgeoning arts scene complements its natural assets. Much colour and character are peppered throughout with state-of-theart sculptures, wooden fairy tale giants and ‘crammable’ art trails. Yes, Mandurah thrives; it's a
