If you love an outdoor adventure mixed with a little whimsy and a whole lot of fun, don’t miss the Giants of Mandurah. This interactive, once-in-a-lifetime community art event has got everyone excited about creativity, nature and connection and best of all, it’s FREE!

The Giants of Mandurah outdoor sculpture trail is suitable for all ages and abilities and is a chance for people to interact with nature, engage with one another and embrace local cultures and stories. 

This globally acclaimed artistic display features a series of supersized wooden sculptures in a variety of outdoor settings around Mandurah – and it proved so popular with locals as well as tourists that the powers-that-be decided to extend the season until at least the end of 2026.  It really is a must – so plan your Giants of Mandurah experience today!

A closer look at the Mandurah Giants

The Giants showcase the creative brilliance of Danish artist, Thomas Dambo and draw attention to the beauty that lies in trash.

But there’s much more to this art trail than simply viewing larger-than-life creatures sculpted from recycled wood.  Finding the Mandurah Giants has been designed as an interactive game – and one which can be played by people of all ages who have a sense of fun, a spirit of adventure and an appreciation of the outdoors. 

The trail takes you on a journey into the beauty and diversity of the land of the Bindjareb Noongar people – plus it presents an opportunity to learn about the Creation Story of Djilba Gabi (The Peel-Harvey Estuary) and the importance of protecting our natural environment. 

One of the best ways to experience this amazing art trail is on our Giant & Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise.  Not only are you guaranteed to see dolphins in the internationally renowned Peel-Harvey wetland ecosystem during the cruise, you’re guaranteed the premium vantage point for viewing and photographing ‘Seba’s Song’ – the spectacular giant which overlooks the iconic Dawesville Ocean channel.

Seba’s Song can’t be seen in all her glory from the land because she’s facing out to sea, but when you cruise with us, you’ll get up close to this BFG and enjoy her as the artist intended.   

Finding the Mandurah Giants

Five of Dambo’s supersized wooden sculptures have been installed in the wetlands, wilds and waterways of Mandurah and the surrounding Peel region, whilst another is located in a tranquil park in the Perth suburb of Subiaco.  Each sculpture is unique and each has its own captivating story which is interwoven with local connection and culture.

All the giants are within an easy walk of a carpark (the longest walk being a 3.6km return journey) and while each sculpture is unique and can be viewed on its own, visitors are encouraged to play the ‘giant hunt’ game.  Free maps and guides are available at the Mandurah Visitors Centre or you can download your own. 

The hunt involves collecting symbols at the location of each of the sculptures – and then using this information to reveal the secret hiding place of the fifth giant in Mandurah, whose name is Jyttes Hytte.  You’ll need to first return to the Mandurah Visitor Centre after collecting the symbols from the first four sculptures because that’s where you’ll find the totem pole and the clue to the secret whereabouts of Jyttes Hytte!

How the artist made the Giants of Mandurah

The artist, Thomas Dambo, is acknowledged as the world’s leading recycling artist and environmental activist.  He passionately believes in showing the world that beautiful things can be made from rubbish and his vision is to create art that inspires people to explore and have adventures in nature.

The Mandurah Giants are made from discarded wood, foraged items and locally sourced materials and were created by Dambo in collaboration with members of the local community. 

His giants have already been exhibited in numerous cities around the world including in Denmark, France, Chile, Germany, South Korea, Singapore and the US – and now Mandurah has proudly added its name to the global list of giant destinations.  It’s the first time that the giants have been to Australia.

Where can I see the sculptures?

Whilst Dambo designed a special game for finding the sculptures, there are no hard and fast rules in terms of how you actually get to these whimsical creatures. 

They’re all within a 40km radius of one another and can all be reached easily on foot or by bike.  However, if you do want to play the game as Dambo intended, you’ll need to set aside at least a day and a half in order to cover all locations. 

The walk to each giant varies in length and difficulty, but they’re all very doable.  The longest walk is a 3.6km return trip with the shortest one being a very manageable 500m – and the majority of paths are paved and pram-friendly.  All distances are measured from the nearest carpark.

Each of the giants is in a beautiful setting, be it in native bushland, in a wetland or overlooking Mandurah’s famous estuary, which is why most people choose to only visit one or two giants on any one day.  This allows plenty of time for discovering your surroundings and enjoying the social outing.

After all, Dambo’s aim was for you to explore and have fun in nature – so it’s best not to rush your Mandurah Giants discovery adventure.  Take your time and make it an experience to remember and to treasure.

More about each giant and where to find them

The names of the Mandurah Giants are:

• Santi Ikto
• Seba’s Song (she can only be viewed face-on from the water, so you need to be in a boat or better still, consider our Giant and Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise for a unique family-friendly marine adventure with live expert commentary)
• Little Lui
• Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone
• Jyttes Hytte

Santi Ikto and Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone are the two most accessible installations.

Here’s where to find each giant (but we won’t reveal the Jyttes Hytte’s location because it’s top secret!)

Santi Ikto

Parking: 23 Calypso Road, Halls Head

Santi Ikto can be found sitting cross-legged on a carpet of wild flowers on a high-point overlooking the ocean.  At 7m tall, he is a towering but friendly presence with his bushy beard and arms reaching skywards (legend has it that he’s asking the sun to evaporate the seawater to make rain clouds to nourish the land). 

The bitumen path to get to this wise old giant starts in the carpark and weaves its way through the dunes up to the viewpoint.  Whilst the 1.3km round trip is wheelchair-friendly, the trail is categorised grade 3 due to some hilly parts which may be challenging.

Seba’s Song

Parking:  Wannanup carpark

A flat 0.6km path constructed from bitumen and crushed limestone leads you from the Wannanup carpark to the 5m tall Seba’s Song.  She look out to sea, and the artist designed her in such a way that the only way to see her face-on is from the water.

So why not book a spot on our Giant and Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise?  Our Super Cat vessel is the perfect vantage point for exclusive Giant views and capturing a Seba’s Song selfie – as well as for experiencing the unique marine environment of the Peel-Harvey wetland ecosystem.  Book now for this family-friendly cruise with its dolphin guarantee and fascinating insights from local experts (plus you can bring your own refreshments or order fish and chips on board).

Little Lui

Parking: 1 Herdsman Street, Lakelands

There’s nothing little about this friendly giant with his unruly mane, who at over 5m high and 6m long, looms large over his spot in the swamplands of Marlee Reserve.  While the 3.6km return trail through shady bushland to find Little Lui is flat, the path is not sealed all the way so we recommend you wear closed shoes.  The uneven surface may also not be suitable for a wheelchair, unless it’s a specialised model for off-road or beach use.

Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone

Parking: Coodanup

Although Yaburgurt is lying down (apparently after over-indulging on too many crabs!), he is really easy to spot.  He’s actually the second giant in this location, because the original one was vandalised shortly after being installed.  Yaburgurt is named after an important Binjaret Boongar leader, George Windan, and he is situated at the end of an easy 250m stroll along a crushed limestone trail. 

Jyttes Hytte

We’re not going to spill the beans on the location of the final giant, Jyttes Hytte, because it’s TOP SECRET and we don’t want to spoil the game for anyone!  If you’re playing the game as the artist intended, you’ll need to first collect all the symbols from the other four Giants of Mandurah, then head to the Mandurah Visitor Centre.  There you’ll find a special code-breaker which will give you a QR code for Jyttes Hytte’s location.

Signage is minimal so as to protect the integrity of the secret, but if you look carefully, you’ll spot a small QR code on a post at the carpark.  The flat 3.5km return Grade 3 path takes you through beautiful natural bushland with a mix of shady and open areas, so don’t forget the sunscreen!

And now for answers to FAQs about the Giants of Mandurah…

Can I still see the Giants of Mandurah?

Absolutely.  The exhibition has been extended until at least the end of 2026.

Where are the Giants of Mandurah?

There are five giant sculptures in and around Mandurah – all within a 40km radius of one another.  Another giant is in Subiaco in Perth.

How many Giants of Mandurah are there?

The artist constructed six in total – five in Mandurah and one in Perth.

Do you need a car to see the Giants of Mandurah?

Transportation is necessary to get to the various car parks that are nearest to each giant.  It is easiest to go by car – but if you don’t have your own vehicle, you can always book a tour to see the Giants.  Public transport is not ideal as it involves a fair amount of additional walking.  Remember, the only way to see Seba’s Song face-on is by boat.

How far is it to walk to the Giants?

Getting to each giant sculpture involves a walk from the carpark of varying length and difficulty.  The distances vary from 500m to a 3.6km roundtrip, and the trails are graded from 1 (easy) to 3 (moderate).

How much does it cost to visit the Giants of Mandurah?

It’s free. 

A last word on the Giants of Mandurah

You can’t help but fall in love with these extraordinary creations as you marvel at their size, their structure, the ‘stuff’ they’re made from, their settings and their stories.  They inspire conversations, they invoke wonder and curiosity and they bring joy to all those who find them.  Find one, find them all, go once, visit them multiple times, but just make sure that you put the Mandurah Giants on your ‘to-do’ list before they’re gone!