Pinjarra

• Description: Just 20 minutes drive East of Mandurah, Pinjarra is filled with plenty of day trip activities for you to do. Nestled on the banks of the Murray River, Pinjarra's main industries are dairy, cattle and timber. It is one of the oldest towns in Western Australia, being settled in 1833. 
• Attractions: Take a ride on the Hotham Valley Steam Train. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful surrounds as the steamer lazily winds its way through the hills and forests of the area as it travels between Pinjarra, Perth and Dwellingup. Pinjarra Railway station also hosts monthly markets. Cruise the Murray by hiring many types of watercraft such as canoes and houseboats to explore what the rivers and the Peel Inlet have to offer. Take the Pinjarra Heritage Walk along the banks of the Murray and discover the heritage of the area through the plentitude of information tiles along the walk.  See a spectacular display of 364 varieties of roses at Edenvale Homestead Have a flutter at the Pinjarra Racecourse and indulge in extravagance with your winnings ..............

Jarrahdale

• Description: Just 30-40 minutes drive north east of Mandurah lies the town of Jarrahdale. The drive from Mandurah to Jarrahdale is absolutely beautiful. As you cross through the outlying countryside, the Darling Range creeps up on you from the distance and makes this a truly enjoyable drive. On the way you can pass through Serpentine to enhance your trip too. Jarrahdale is great for day trips and is known for wonderful Jarrah forests and the magnificent array of walks that are available in the area. See our walks page to get an idea. Its a popular destination for bush walkers and picnickers too and in  Spring and early Summer people flock to go on these walks to see that vast array of wildflowers that have sprung to life. The town displays true country life with plenty of farms, orchards, wineries, and old buildings housing a variety of collections, and arts and crafts. The Old Post Office is the current Tourist Information centre and has some great displays and information on all the walks as well. They also have Guided Walk Tours that leave from here each month.
• Attractions: Visit the local Wineries such as Millbrook Winery and indulge in the many Red & White wines available and exquisite dining.

Dwellingup

• Description: Just 40 minutes drive east of Mandurah, Dwellingup is filled with plenty of day trip activities for you to do. Nestled in the heart of one of the many beautiful Jarrah forests in the region, Dwellingup is your gateway to adventure! If your into mountain biking, canoeing, white water rafting, or walking, then set your course for Dwellingup
• Attractions: Go camping or canoeing at Lane Poole Reserve - Sit back and enjoy the beautiful forests and river system in all their splendour at one of the many camping areas within the reserve. Baden Powell & Nanga Mill are 2 of my favourites! Most campsites are next to the Murray River so swimming and canoeing are an absolute must.  Canoe & bike hire can be arranged in Dwellingup as well as white water rafting trips. Take a ride on the Hotham Valley Steam Train  - Sit back and enjoy the beautiful surrounds as the steamer lazily winds its way through the hills and forests of the area as it travels between Pinjarra, Perth and Dwellingup.  Walk the "Bibbulmun Track" or mountain bike the "Munda Biddi" These 2 tracks pass through the region and guided tours are available with drop off and pick up points. Get in touch with your inner self!Visit the Forest Heritage Centre and explore this Jarrah leaf shaped attraction that hosts the Fine Wood Gallery, displays and a tree top boardwalk!

Boddington

• Description: Just 50 minutes drive south east of Mandurah, you find the mining and agriculture town of Boddington which was settled in the 1860s. Nestled on the banks of the Hotham River Boddington is great for day trips. It hosts a farming and mining industry ranging from sheep and Cattle, cereal crops, Marron farming with Gold & Bauxite mining on the towns outskirts. Canoeing, fishing, bush walking, picnicking and bird watching are favourite things to do for locals and visitors alike.
• Attractions: Go Canoeing - If you like canoeing there are rivers around Boddington to suit all grades. The Bannister River is great for beginners and the Hotham and Murray rivers are excellent for people with intermediate to advanced skills.  Go for a Sunday drive... Well any day really.
  A series of five tours around the district have been created for your driving pleasure. These tours include a 35 km drive to Tullis Bridge, the site of a timber mill and trestle bridge which is now an excellent picnic spot. There is also the Marradong, Quindanning and Lower Hotham 90 km drive which visits the remnants of Marradong and the Worsley Bauxite Mining Project, the picturesque Mooradung Circuit (45 km), Camballing Capers (35 km through pleasant forested areas) and the Tumlo and Long Gully Bridge route (90 km) which passes through forests and includes the Long Gully trestle bridge. With nearly half the district of Boddington being taken up with forests it is natural that places to hike, picnic and search for wildflowers are in abundance.