Top Mandurah Outdoor Activities

Set out from Mandurah to spot wild dolphins in their natural habitat—the pristine waters of the Mandurah Estuary. Located less than an hour's drive south of Perth, the Mandurah waterways are home to wild dolphins and a large variety of birdlife. Your dolphin-watching cruise includes time in the Creery Wetlands and a jaunt through scenic canals, where luxury homes overlook the sparkling water.

Explore Mandurah without ever needing to lift a foot by cruising around the city’s waterways in a pirate-themed boat. Avoid the weekend crowd with this midweek cruise to enjoy a quiet and gentle tour of the city, keeping an eye out for local wildlife, including dolphins. Take advantage of the boat’s many interactive elements, including water cannons and a chance to steer the ship, for family-friendly fun.

The Mandurah Estuary, the Creery Wetlands, and Peel Inlet are some of the best spots for wildlife watching along the Murray River, home to bottlenose dolphins and a huge variety of birds. Visit all three with ease on a half-day boat cruise from Mandurah. Enjoy a relaxing cruise, soak up the views, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch.

Enjoy the freshest seafood Western Australia has to offer with this half-day wild seafood cruise departing from Mandurah. Don’t settle for day-old seafood at a waterfront restaurant; this sea-to-plate experience will see you hauling up a lobster pot before heading back to calmer waters to enjoy a three-course seafood banquet featuring freshly-caught seafood.

Set out on a fishing adventure with our 6-Person Fishing Boat, designed for both novice and experienced anglers. Explore Mandurah’s picturesque waterways at your own pace, with ample space for fishing and relaxation. No boat license is required during the day, making it an easy choice for a fun day on the water. Enjoy features like rod holders, easy handling, and a sun canopy for comfort during your trip. - Spacious layout for up to six people, perfect for fishing trips with family and friends - Equipped with safety gear, including life jackets and emergency equipment - Ideal for crabbing and prawning adventures in season - Flexible rental duration from 2 to 8 hours, tailored to your schedule

1.5 Hour Sundowner cruise Enjoy your evening aboard the Pirate Ship. This 1.5hr cruise will depart from the Eastern Foreshore heading north towards the marina to see all the amazing boats, we'll turn around in Dolphin Quay before coming back into the estuary and into the Port Mandurah canals. Venturing down a few canals you'll be able to view the magnificent homes before we exit the canals into the top of the estuary to watch the sunset before returning to the same jetty. We encourage everyone to bring drinks and snacks to be enjoyed throughout the cruise, responsible consumption of alcohol is required please bring no more than four drinks per person. This cruise operates seasonally on a Saturday evening from the middle of January to April. The Sundowner cruise departure time will change each week based on the time of the sunset. Please ensure you are ready to board 15 minutes prior to departure.

Immerse yourself in nature by canoeing a section of the Murray River at your own pace. This self-guided tour allows you to completely be absorbed by the sounds and sights of Lane Poole Reserve without the big crowds. This tour is all about spending time in nature at a relaxed pace. Dwellingup Adventures supply the equipment required, including a delicious picnic package, and transfers to get you to the start point and then it's off you go! Paddle with a friend, or partner or in a big group - it's completely up to you. Choose to go fast or take it slow, stop for a while, and bask in the serenity or race your friends downstream. Expect to be surprised at how good time in nature makes you feel, and observe wildlife and the beauty of the forest that surrounds Dwellingup.

No experience necessary! Perfect for beginners, families and adventure seekers! Let the water guide you downstream, over fast-moving rapids and through wide pools of water to get the heart racing. Supported by a company that has been navigating these waters for almost 30 years, you are in safe hands.

Discover Dwellingup as we embark on the Hotham Valley for a train ride from Dwellingup to Etmilyn Train Station – an old 1920s train station along the Dwellingup Forest Railway. We’ll disembark at the Etmilyn Train Station for a short stroll around the Etmilyn Forest Walk before jumping on the Bibbulmun Track for our return hike to town, where we’ll enjoy some tasty gourmet pizzas. The Bibbulmun Track is Western Australia’s very own world-class long distance trail! When you immerse yourself in the Bibbulmun beauty found in the Darling Ranges it is easy to see why this trail is so highly regarded! You can expect stunning Darling Range forest comprising of jarrah, banksia, grass trees and marri eucalypts with a combo of narrow windy trails and some 4×4 tracks! This 10km hiking experience has some great natural scenery with a dose of railway history to take you on a step back in time.

Feel the thrill of swinging through the trees on a zipline Test your limits on high ropes and other aerial challenges Enjoy a fun and secure experience in a controlled environment Explore the beauty of the Australian landscape from the treetops 2 Junior courses to choose from