Get up and off the couch, spring is here!

Get up and off the couch, spring is here!

There’s a host of fun outdoor activities to discover in Mandjoogoordap - Mandurah and the Peel region.

It’s no secret that Mandurah and its surrounds are a nature lover’s paradise, with winding rivers, crystal canals, pristine beaches, extensive inland waterways twice the size of Sydney Harbour and swathes of natural bushland. It’s a spectacular environment, and a biodiversity hot spot of international recognition right on the doorstep of Perth. It also provides endless opportunities to get out and enjoy this amazing landscape. So now that the weather is warmer, and the school holidays are here, there is no excuse to make the most of our glorious region and beautiful weather!

Whether you’re a train enthusiast, a walker, a cyclist, a skateboarder or BMXer, a sailor or a jet skier, you’ll find something to keep you, and the kids, happy this spring.

The internationally significant Yalgorup Wetlands System is a precious ecosystem; a habitat for a vast number of birds, animals, and plant species. Pack a hat and water bottle and explore and spot wildlife by the many walking trails, reserves and viewing platforms. Many places also have information signs to help children learn about this vital eco-system. 

If you’d like a guided nature walk to learn more about the area, local tour operator Salt and Bush Eco Tours  offers custom guided nature experiences from the bushland to the waterways around the Peel Region. 

Get wet at your own pace

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What’s your level of water adventure? Are you a jet ski type, a sailor, or more of a kayaker? Get everyone’s adrenaline pumping on a jet ski with Stag Watersports, operating from Mandurah and Dawesville, or to explore the waterways at your own pace,  hire a boat, paddleboard, or kayak. Got a budding sailor in the house? Kids can learn how to sail at one of the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club clinics that are held throughout the year.

All Aboard!

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Who doesn’t love a train ride! The Tourist Fun Train has two trains operating in Mandurah. The Spirit of Mandurah (Big Toot) runs a hop on/hop off tour for up to sixty people, and stops at ten designated stations around the city. The child-sized Mandjar Bay Fun Train (Mini Toot) runs along the Eastern Foreshore opposite the children’s play area. You can purchase tickets at the Mandurah Visitor Centre or when boarding the train.

Bikes and Boards

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If you love cycling and the feeling of the wind in your hair, Mandurah has some great cycle paths – over 600km in fact - around the city centre, marina and along the coast. If you prefer to go electric, you can hire an e-bike or e-scooter from The Bike Kiosk and head off to explore.

A great school holiday activity to get the kids outside is skateboarding and BMX. Kids of all ages can test their skills and have fun at Mandurah’s skate and BMX parks, which includes multiple features to challenge riders and boarders alike. Check out Mandurah (Bill Bowler) Skate Park in Halls Head; Falcon Skate and BMX ; Mandurah BMX Track in Milgar Street Reserve; and Duverney Reserve Skate and BMX Zone in Wanjeep Street, Coodanup.

So much to do, so much fun to be had! While you’re in the area, why not call in and say hi at the Frasers Landing Sales Centre, 1 Landings Boulevard, Coodanup, and find out how you can make a home here. Or email Kaylene at kaylene.mcternan@frasersproperty.com.au or call 13 38 38.