Mandurah

Location: 72 km south of Perth. By train, 48 mins from Perth, 1hour by car.
Population: 61,000
Climate: Summers are generally hot and dry, lasting from December to late March, with February generally being the hottest month of the year.
Attractions: Foreshore esplanade, water sports, crabbing, fishing, scenic cruises, markets, pubs and cafes.
Accommodation: Camping and cottages, caravan parks, B&Bs, chalets, motels, hotels and resorts.
Visitor Centre: Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah. Tel: 08 9550 3999
www.visitmandurah.com

Formerly a holiday option for Perth families, Mandurah today offers great shopping, pubs, clubs, cafes and markets. Take cruise capturing a glimpse of some of the many bottlenose dolphins that live in the waterways. You can catch a feed of succulent blue swimmer crabs yourself, or wet a line for some exciting river, estuary or ocean fishing.

There's also house-boating and cruising quiet rivers and waterways to be had, plus dining, theatre-going and art exhibitions on the Mandurah waterfront. Try your hand at white water rafting, visit a feature garden or just relax as you enjoy the extensive network of inland waterways, rivers, wetlands, lakes, forests, National Parks and beaches.

Less than sixty minutes drive from Perth in south Western Australia, the Peel Region covers an area of 5,500 square kilometers and includes five sub-regions: Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Murray (including Pinjarra and Dwellingup), Boddington, Waroona and Mandurah. See www.visitmandurah.com