In the past 15 years Mandurah has grown from a Shire with a population of 12,700 to a City of over 85,000
From a small holiday, fishing and retirement town, Mandurah has grown into the largest and fastest growing regional city in Western Australia. Mandurah is considered to be the unofficial gateway to the South West and possesses a variety of tourist attractions, especially based around the wat
er. It is a major fishing and crabbing area in Western Australia, with the city well known for the Blue Manna Crab with a festival held in early March known as Crabfest. Dolphins and whales frequent the city annually and dolphin and whale watching are a popular pastime. While in Mandurah visit the New Ocean Marina and be sure to sample the seafood, a glass of local wine or see one of the many productions at the new Performing Arts Centre, Gallery & Theatre. There are fabulous restaurants to wine and dine at - many with ocean views, and a wide variety of holiday accommodation to choose from including novelty houseboats on the Murray River. The shopping is also great from Smart Street Mall to the Mandurah Forum. Another attraction on offer along the Holiday Coast is the 'Golf Coast' where you can enjoy a game of golf on one of three world-renowned courses. The Kennedy Bay course, designed by Ian Baker-Finch and Secret Harbour Golf Links course, designed by Graham Marsh are both 18-hole, links-style courses that are well worth a visit. Another popular course, the Meadow Springs Country Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr, was opened in 1990. A huge drawcard with international visitors, this course is rated third in Western Australia and is one of the top 10 resort courses in the country. With a mediterranean climate of warm summers and mild winters, the City of Mandurah promotes the perfect lifestyle