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Mandurah has fast become a very popular destination for backpackers to visit while making their way around Australia as they can enjoy a place that holds beauty, wonder and a world of attractions and not to mention nightlife, entertainment and plenty of excellent places to crash that won’t break the bank. Mandurah is a stunning coastal community located along the Western Australian coast that boasts a laidback lifestyle, breathtaking scenery and plenty of fun and adventure to be discovered while you are here.
From action and adventure to arts and culture as well as history and heritage along with great day time fun and when the sun falls over the Indian Ocean there are many great places to meet up with friends for a drink at. From the restaurants, eateries and cafes that line the esplanade and within the main hub of the city you can dine out for dinner then carry the night on at one of the bars, pubs or nightclubs where you can listen to local bands and DJ’s play some great music.
There are many great places that you can stay at while taking in the sights of Mandurah ranging from cabins and sites, both powered and non powered, at the caravan and tourist parks or perhaps you might like to check out the wonderful budget accommodation that you can arrange at one of the hotels or self contained apartments. Being only 45 minutes from Perth, Mandurah is the ideal place to base yourself with great accommodation that doesn’t have the price tag attached and yet you can still have the best of both worlds. The quiet and tranquil surrounds of Mandurah and just be down the road from the big city of Perth.
Mandurah serves up a plethora of activities and attractions that you are going to love! From white water rafting the fast and huge rapids to cruises, charters and sailing adventures to sky diving, scenic flights, hiking and wine tasting the list goes on and on to what you can fill up your days with while backpacking through Mandurah. Surrounded by a great expanse of water with the snaking rivers and waterways to the fringing Indian Ocean you can spend as much time as you like out on the water. There are diving and snorkelling trips to the reefs and sunken shipwrecks, fishing charters that let you fish some of Australia’s finest waters and you can also book onto a number of cruises that include all three where you sail around on a luxury vessel for the day, swimming, snorkelling, diving and throwing in a line when you want to. The neighbour wineries are well worth a visit where you can taste test some award winning wines or perhaps you would like to visit the Wildlife Park or zoo to see a range of animals up close and personal.
Not only can the little kids enjoy the Just for Fun Aqua Park with its slides, water trampolines and water games but the big kids love it too! There are things to see and do at the Dolphin Quays Marina where you board a range of charters from but you can also sit down in one of the restaurants while looking out onto some of the best vistas in town. You can cruises the rivers and canals around Mandurah with crabbing and fishing in number one, or take to the greens of the picturesque golf courses situated along the coastline where a game of golf isn’t just a game of golf. Mandurah serves up so many exciting things to see and do for all backpackers to enjoy, whether you are a nature lover and want to explore the National Park, a history buff and want to wander through the museums and art galleries or Australian Sailing Museum or simply enjoy the range of other attractions that include shopping, dining, the pristine beaches, botanical foreshore parklands, fishing, sailing, adventure sports, water sports and theme parks. Mandurah is a place for all travellers and backpackers are sure to fall in love with this vibrant coastal city in WA!