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Mandurah are great places to visit
and are filled with plenty of things to do.
Mandurah is the ideal base camp for all your holiday activities as most are
within a 70klm radius. In the Peel region the Towns of Boddington, Pinjarra,
Dwellingup, Serpentine, Jarrahdale and Waroona are within easy reach. |
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| These towns have their own unique character
and are filled with a variety of activities you can do. From the mountains to
the sea you have beautiful surroundings no matter where you look and driving
is an absolute pleasure. You will always find friendly
people with wide smiles to help you enjoy your stay too! |
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| You can go golfing, boating, camping, walking,
swimming, canoeing, white water rafting, abseiling, ride on a steam train,
shopping, horse riding, horse races and fishing just to name a few -
phew! The area is full of activities for people of all ages and tastes. |
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| It's a great region to explore so have fun,
don't forget your sunscreen and explore, explore, and explore some more! |
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Boddington |
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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. |
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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.
Visit
Lions Weir - One
of the most picturesque picnic spots in the region, definitely
worth the drive!
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Dwellingup |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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!
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Visit
the Forest Heritage Centre and explore this Jarrah leaf shaped
attraction that hosts the Fine Wood Gallery, displays and a tree top
boardwalk! |
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Jarrahdale |
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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. |
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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. |
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Attractions
Visit
Tumbulgum Farm get a taste of farming life first hand.
Visit
the local Wineries such as Millbrook Winery and indulge in the many Red & White wines
available and exquisite dining.
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Serpentine |
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| Just
30-40 minutes drive north east of Mandurah lies the town of Serpentine. The
drive from
Mandurah
to
Serpentine
is absolutely
beautiful.
As you
cross
through
the
outlying
countryside,
the
Darling
Range
creeps up
on you
from the
distance
and make
this a truly
enjoyable
drive. |
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| This
sleepy
little area is great for day trips and is known for its agriculture and it
lush pastures and wonderful forests. Its a popular destination for bush walkers
and
picnickers
too and
in
Spring and
early
Summer
people
flock to
go on bush
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, museums and old buildings housing a variety of collections, and arts
and crafts. |
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| Go
walking or mountain biking through the Darling Range Forest and
be blown away by its majestic beauty. A number of walks start from Serpentine
Falls |
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| Visit
the Serpentine
Dam and Serpentine Falls and enjoy a picnic
with spectacular views |
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Pinjarra |
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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. |
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| Attractions
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| See a spectacular display of 364 varieties of roses
at Edenvale Homestead |
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| Have
a flutter at the Pinjarra Racecourse and indulge in extravagance
with your winnings |
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Waroona |
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Just
40 minutes drive south east of Mandurah, Waroona is nestled at the
foot of the Darling Range and is a great day trip location. Its district literally stretches form
the "mountains to the sea", namely the Indian Ocean.
Waroona is an agricultural and farming community filled with plenty of
activities for you to do. If you enjoy water skiing, bush walking,
trout fishing, fishing for fresh water crays (marron) or canoeing
then Waroona is well worth a visit. |
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| Attractions
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| Visit Lake Navarino. This
man made lake plays host to all types of activities. If
you enjoy water skiing, canoeing or fishing, then come
and enjoy hours of fun on the Lake. You won't be disappointed. |
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Visit
Vision Splendid Gardens and experience the beauty and wonder of
more than 50,000 annuals as well as the thousands of tree and shrubs
they have. |
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Visit
Yalgorup National Park - Head
west of Waroona and experience the coastal woodland of this
National Park. Lakes Preston and Clifton are situated within
its boundaries and the park is filled with flora and fauna.
Stands of Tuart, Orange Wattles, Jarrah and Marri and bird life
from Black Swans to mountain ducks inhabit the area. |
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