Mandurah is a large city and holiday hub in the Peel Region in the South West corner of Western Australia lsituated about 70 km south of Perth. Mandurah has a unique combination of spectacular coast, bushland, the Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary is the major service centre for Peel Region. Bunbury to the south services the southern areas and borders the magnificent South West Region with its surfing and wineries. There is a rich arts and festival culture in Mandurah with many annual events, including the Channel Seven Crab Fest, Mandurah Ocean Marina Boat, Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show, Stretch Festival, Arts and Community Festival, Fishing Show, Peel Racing Pacing and Chasing Festival, Easter Sailing Regatta, Mandurah Rotary Duck Race, Mandurah Car Show and the famous Mandurah International
Opera Festival. The delightful and attractive foreshore at Mandurah are well used for swimming, fishing, walking, picnics and BBQs, children paddling and playing on the shore and in the parks. At night the bay and Mandurah and waterfront areas are used fine dining at the many restaurants and cafes along the shoreline. There is a trhiving nighlife in Mandurah - check out the list of venues shown below. The Mandurah Ocean Marina is the heart and soul of the town`s boating facilities and is a popular spot for the locals in summer and it is a major tourist attraction. Water activities include swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, crabbing, canoeing, kayaking, boating, angling and fishing charter boats. There is a huge array of places to stay a Mandurah including hotels, motels, apartments, units,
bed and breakfasts and for something different - houseboats - that are ideal for exploring the Peel Inlet, Harvey estuary and river. The major entertainment venue is the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre and there are many pubs, clubs and nightclubs offering live entertainment.