hot list of family HOLIDAY IDEAS

Mandurah’s full of family fun these Autumn / Easter school holidays! Less than an hour from Perth, a day trip or a short stay in Mandurah is the perfect way to have a good time with the family. Our local experts have handpicked the top 20 things to do that will make your school holidays here in Mandurah unforgettable. From free and budget-friendly activities to giant adventures, our holiday guide has something for everyone. Get ready to dive into epic school holiday adventures and make magical memories together! Read on to discover the best things to do in Mandurah this Autumn.

1. Family Fun DOLPHIN CRUISES

Calling all junior captains and dolphin spotters! Embark on a 1-hour family cruise through Mandurah’s pristine waterways, with Mandurah Cruises Dolphin Cruise & Views Tour. It’s the best time of year for dolphin watching in Mandurah ~ with a booming number of 11 newborn dolphins, socializing season at its peak and change in seasons seeing amazing feeding frenzies. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed, or you can return again for FREE! There’s lots of nautical fun on deck for the kids too, with a lifelike engine room, marine controls, captain’s wheel, boat bell, giant binoculars and more. Plus, the family pass is awesome value with kids travelling for just $2 ~ (2 adults + 2 children for $88).

2. gIANT TREASURE HUNT

Take part in a giant adventure to discover Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah! Find 5 larger-than-life wooden sculptures hidden around Mandurah. Start you adventure at the Mandurah Visitor Centre, where you can collect a Travellers’ companion Guide and map with step-by-step instructions on how to find these gorgeous art instillations. Little explorers love figuring out the clues, learning about nature, climbing, and getting epic photos with this free interactive exhibition.

3. ROTARY DUCK RACE & FAMILY FUN DAY

Head to the Mandurah Eastern Foreshore on Saturday 19th April for a day of fun family activities, market stalls, music, and kids rides. Of course, the famous Rotary Duck Race will take place at 3pm where roughly 10,000 ducks will be released to help raise funds for the Rotary Club of Mandurah.

4. playground adventures

Check out the fun family spaces including Mandurah’s NEW Eastern Foreshore Playground. In this fully fenced playground kids ca n climb, slide, and explore while parents can relax and enjoy the waterside views. The new nautical themed play area now includes slides, climbing frames, and more as well as accessible equipment for all abilities.

5. INTERACTIVE DARK SKY WEEK TALK

Celebrate the wonders space at the Mandurah Visitor Centre during International Dark Sky Week. Learn about the stars, planets, and night sky with Suzy from Starbright Wonderland. They’ll make their own planisphere, get quizzed on their knowledge, and take-home fun educational handouts.

6. new-release family movies

Visit Reading Cinemas Mandurah to watch new-release family school-holiday movies. Catch great new flicks including The Minecraft Movie, Dog Man, Disney’s Snow White and more.

7. BOUND INTO FUN

Get your adrenaline pumping with some gravity defying fun at Rebound Mandurah. Kids (and kids at heart) will love bouncing, flipping, and cannonballing through the different zones that they have to offer. With trampoline areas, parkour, inflatables, enclosed soft play, a ninja warrior course and more it’s the perfect place to find a thrill.

8. EASTER CRAFT & EGG HUNT

Hop through to your local library for a chance to meet the Easter Bunny, take part in fun Easter crafts and stories, and end the afternoon with an Easter egg hunt. Wear your best Easter outfit to Mandurah Library, Falcon Library, and Lakelands Library to find all these fun free family activities. Click here to view the full city of Mandurah library and youth events program.

9. indoor rock climbing

Let the kids literally climb the walls at Mandurah Indoor Rock Climbing. This is a great challenge and confidence builder for all ages with no experience necessary. It ’s not just rock climbing that they offer though, take part in ninja training, aerial classes, outdoor adventure camps, and more.

10. ROLLER DISCO & AQUAtron Inflatables

There’s plenty happening at the Mandurah Aquatic & Recreation Centre these school holidays. Kids lace up your skates for the Roller Disco on Thursday 17th April to have stylish fun with groovy music and high-energy vibes or get ready for a splash with AQUAtron Inflatable Sessions on Tuesday 15th April and Wednesday 23rd April for climbing and sliding fun.

11. E-Bike or Scooter ride

Get active with a bike or scooter ride along Mandurah’s excellent cycle paths through the city centre or along the gorgeous coastline. You may spot some wildlife or even some of the Giants of Mandurah! You can hire an E-Bike or E-Scooter from The Bike Kiosk located next to the Mandurah Visitor Centre, directly opposite Mandurah Cruises.

12. TRAIN ADVENTURE

13. Catch a Crab

Autumn is the best time of year to try your hand at catching some of the iconic Blue Mana Crab! Pop into Mandurah’s local fishing exerts at Tackle World Miami to get your equipment before taking a wonder through Mandurah’s shallow Peel-Harvey Estuary to spot, scoop, measure, and enjoy crabs. If you don’t catch anything, there’s always WA’s No. 1 fish & chips at Cicerello’s, located conveniently on the Mandurah Eastern Foreshore. To have the best shot at catching some crabs here in Mandurah check out these expert tips from local fisherman Damo.

14. sweet indulgence

Looking for a sweet treat? Indulge in some chocolatey goodness from San Churro Mandurah. Present your Mandurah Cruises’ Dolphin Cruise & Views ticket to take advantage of a ‘Buy 1 Churros, Get 1 FREE‘ special offer. Or if icecream is more to your liking, head into Simmo’s Ice Creamery. There are over 39 flavours of ice cream to choose from every day, other scrumptious sweets.

15. BMX BIKING & SKATEPARKs

Mandurah has some of the latest and greatest BMX pump tracks and skateparks. So, if the kids are after a bit of adventure on their bikes, scooters, or skateboards, check out the Mandurah Skatepark, Mandurah BMX Track, McLennan Park (Madora Bay) Pump Track, Falcon Skate Park and pump track, and Lavender Gardens Reserve (Halls Head) pump track. They are all FREE to race around on and open every day.

16. Nature Play WA

Explore nature with your very own Nature Passport courtesy of the City of Mandurah in partnership with Nature Play. Explore, play, create, imagine, observe, and have fun with family and friends through Mandurah’s gorgeous natural environments. Try nature activities, journal your findings, and tick off 15 things to do in your nature passport.

17. Get Muddy Pottery Workshops

Get muddy together & create a creative clock for your wall – at this Autumn School Holidays Pottery Workshop, in Mandurah! Get Muddy will be operating these fun family workshops on Thursday 17th & 24th April it’s a great way to make some memories and play with some clay.

18. Ranger Red’s Zoo

Enjoy unique, hands-on experiences at Ranger Red’s Zoo. Meet over 150 species of animal that will capture your heart. Hand-feed kangaroos, sheep, deer, goats, and emus. Hold a snake, koala, or wombat. Walk through an extensive open aviary and be surrounded by beautiful birds. Or take part in a fun and educational ‘Junior Zookeeper 4 A Day’ program.

19. AMAZE MINIATURE PARK

Get lost in Mandurah’s Amaze Miniature Park. Featuring an extensive display of scale model miniature buildings and railways, a massive hedge maze, a 12-hole mini golf course, a playground, and beautiful picnic areas and gardens.

20. TREETops ADVENTURES

Get climbing at Treetops Adventure in Dwellingup, just 45 minutes from Mandurah. Conquer treetop obstacles suitable for all ages, as you swing, leap, climb, and fly up to 25 metres high through the forest.