Mandurah a great place to explore and enjoy.

Mandurah.
The gateway to the delightful South West.

Located just 73km/40 miles south of Perth at the entrance to
the magnificent Peel Inlet.

Mandurah is a fairly large centre with a
population of about 45 000.
Mandurah is the best weekend getaway close to Perth.
Check Mandurah out, take your family or a group of friends and explore
the near south west of this our wonderfull state.

In recent times the complexion of the township has changed.

A decade ago it was a mixture of retirement town and a
pleasant seaside resort. Today, while it continues to be
a popular seaside resort, it is the southernmost point of
Perth's ever-expanding commuter belt.

The obvious starting point for anyone visiting this beautiful city is the tourist
Bureau at 5 Pinjarra Road, which is literally
only 50 metres/yards from the old Estuary bridge across Peel Inlet.

Tourist Information.

Mandurah Tourist Bureau.

Mandurah Terrace P.O. Box 1315 Mandurah WA 6210

Telephone: (08) 9550 3999

Facsimile: (08) 9550 3990

Mandurah. Find out more from the local council.

In the wild flower season the drive down south is magnificent so get down south and check it all out.
Enjoy.

Mandurah town across Peel Inlet.

Mandurah attractions.

Halls Cottage is in Leighton Road, Halls Head
(cross the inlet from the town centre and head north)
and was built in the 1830s, restored in 1975, and is a very good
example of the earliest dwellings in the area.

'This wonderful old cottage is built of local limestone
with a high hipped roof and two verandahs, front and back.
The interior walls are made of pretty rough untrimmed limestone
blocks and rubble held together by lime mortar
and limewash. The interior features are pit-sawn floor boards and open fireplaces.
The buildings is typical of the period. The Historical Society has a useful
sheet on the cottage.

The original owner, Henry E. Hall, was the first person to
develop a fishing industry in the Mandurah district. Halls
Cottage is now a museum of local history.

Marapana Deer and Wildlife Park
has a mixture of
fallow deer and native animals which I am sure you would love to see and interact with.
Marapana is a lovely spot to spend a few laid back hours in and
will surely delight your eyes.

Marapana, near Mandurah, the best wildlife park in WA. In Mandurah there are potteries, boat cruises, crabbing, fishing and lots more besides for a fun time.
Details on all these attractions are available at the:
Mandurah Tourist Office.

As well as all these commercial attractions there are the
usual range of beach and coastal activities - swimming,
surfing and boating. There are big jewfish about and Mandurah has
some of the best fishing near Perth,
particularly around the offshore reefs.
Mandurah is also known as 'Crab City' as the estuary is full of tasty
blue swimmer crabs.

Environmental problems, relating to the Peel Inlet, have been
cleared up by the Dawesville Cut which is a great fishing spot in itself.

For the best fishing trips try The Blue Lightning for your day on the water.

Fishing in the Blue Lighting is a wonderful experience.

For the best tackle and information go to:

Places to stay when visiting Mandurah.

My family enjoying our favorite outdoor dining area
at the Silver Sands hotel.

Kerryelle's Collector's Museum.
Featuress old bottles, dolls, coins, spoons, seashells and gemstones.

The Western Rosella Bird Park
The Western Rosella Bird Park has, apart from the birds,
mini golf, a beautiful manmade waterfall, kangaroos
and emus.

Hotels

Crn of Mandurah Tce & Henson Rd

Mandurah WA 6210

Rating ***

Ormsby Tce Mandurah WA 6210

Telephone: (08) 9535 6633

Rating: ***

110 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210

Telephone: (08) 9581 1222
Facsimile: (08) 9581 1285

Rating: ***

Old Coast Rd Mandurah WA 6210

Telephone: (08) 9582 1533

Great places to eat.

Atrium Resort Hotel.
Ormsby Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9535 6633

Chasers Restaurant & Function Centre.
Gordon Rd Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9581 7188

China Wok.
Cnr Leslie St & Pinjarra Rd Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9535 6249

Chows Chinese Restaurant.
151 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9581 4077

Edwards Waterfront Restaurant.
5a Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9581 1248

Hog's Breath Cafe.
115 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9581 1122

Mei Jing Chinese Restaurant.
93 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9581 3626

Nero's Italian Restaurant.
330 Pinjarra Rd Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9581 5200

Oldbridge Restaurant Bar.
2 Pinjarra Rd Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9535 5135

Outlaws Mexican Restaurant.
149 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9535 5525

Penang House.
45 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9535 8891

Ruffino's on the Terrace.
52 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9534 9906

Souvlaki House.
15 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9535 1512

Stage Door Bar & Brasserie.
7 James Service Pl. Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9586 3733

Sunbreakers Restaurant.
84 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9581 5556

Tai Wah Chinese Restauran.
52 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9535 4309

Taku Japanese Restaurant.
Shop 3/52 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9582 7308

Thai on the Terrace.
1/84 Mandurah Tce Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone: (08) 9535 5533

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