Things to do in  Mandurah

Just south of Perth—so close you’d be forgiven for thinking it was part of Western Australia’s capital—is Mandurah, WA’s charming second city. It’s surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and the Mandurah Estuary, plus canals frequented by the biggest pod of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in WA. So it’s no surprise that some of the best things to do in Mandurah are water-based. But step back from the beaches and you’ll find plenty of other gems, too, ranging from ancient landforms to lush forests and national parks.