Mandurah

Combining the city's stunning waterways and premium seafood dining, the Wild Seafood Experience by Mandurah Cruises lets passengers pull rock lobster pots from the ocean before the delicacy is prepared on board by a chef as the boat heads back to Mandurah's calm estuary waters.

Once the lobster is prepared, guests sit down to dine on it and a host of other local seafood delicacies, accompanied by beer, cider and local wines.

Throughout the three hour tour, guests will be surrounded by wildlife, including Mandurah's iconic dolphins and abundant bird life.

Passengers will learn about the rock lobster industry and view beautiful canal homes as the cruise continues, all from the comfort of the luxuriously re-fitted cray boat, Reel Affair.

This is a unique water and dining experience that gives people access to some of the best aspects of Mandurah, all in one inclusive tour.

Just an hour south of Perth by train or car, Mandurah has recently been named Western Australia's 'top tourism town', with its spectacular coastline, world-class natural beauty, abundance of wildlife and cosmopolitan city centre.

Mandurah is WA's largest and fastest growing regional city and is set against a backdrop of magnificent beaches and an estuary twice the size of Sydney Harbour.

With new tourism experiences complementing its superb natural assets, significant redevelopment, Mandurah has come of age, offering award-winning waterfront dining, aquatic adventures, world-class golf courses and plenty of places to shop.

It is also the perfect base to take day trips to explore the wider Peel Region. In an easy half hour drive you'll find beautiful wineries, winding waterways, rolling green hills and tiny timber towns nestled in the forest.

Getting there
Mandurah is less than an hour south of Perth. When driving, travel the Kwinana freeway south, easily accessible from many points in Perth, and exit at Mandjoogoordap Drive. Trains and buses operate between the two cities and depart from the Perth city centre. www.transperth.wa.gov.au

Staying there
Mandurah and the Peel Region has a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. There is a choice of resort hotels, caravan and camping facilities, charming bed and breakfast accommodation, self-contained apartments, forest cabins and even houseboats for hire.

Getting around
Buses operate around Mandurah, but if you want to explore the Peel Region extensively you can hire a car or join a tour. Taxis and Uber drivers are also available in Mandurah.

When to go
The Peel Region can be visited any time of the year. Being on the coast, it's spectacular in spring and in summer. But during winter, the scenery is amazing. You can find something to do all year around.

Further Information on Mandurah and the Peel Region visit www.visitpeel.com.au