Day Trip to Mandurah

It took me almost a year in Perth before I visited the scenic place of Mandurah. Fortunately, Paowee and I had a day-off. So we decided to have a joy ride discovering the south of Western Australia (WA). Let me share to you our wonderful day trip.

Mandurah is one of the most visited regional cities in WA. It is situated in the beautiful coastline of WA which makes it ideal for fishing. You can reach Mandurah in two ways: (Option 1) Take a train from Perth Underground (Platform 2) to Mandurah Train Station then take Bus 588, 589 or 590 going to Mandurah Terrace. (Option 2) You can use your own car and travel 72 kilometres south of Perth for 50 mins to 1 hour.

For first time travellers, it is best to go to Mandurah Visitors Center and get a map of the city. Don't worry the map is user-friendly. Besides that, the city have road signs to help you. If you are really in trouble and you are totally lost, simple -- use your gift of speech -- ask the locals.

This is the Mandurah Terrace. It is walking distant to park, cafes, shopping centre and others. You can go here for picnic and HHWW.

Paowee in his first MMK -- Piso sa Ilog

The biggest candy I have seen in my whole life.

Inside Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

Paowee in his most dramatic role in Kahit Barya, Papatolan Kita

My shoot for Pinoy Lifestyle -- haha!!

This art gallery is for free. It features creation of the students in Mandurah. Every month there will be different exhibitions. During our visit, we saw paintings, sculptors and mosaic. What makes it more interesting is the use of recycled materials in some artworks.

This mannequin's gown is made of plastics. I guess they used acrylic paints to colour it.

I told the mannequin, "Teh, ang damot-damot mo. Inangkin mo na ang lahat ng kagandahan. Kainis ka di mo mn lang ako tinirhan." (whimpering in tears)

Another gown made of different kinds of metals.

Paowee is surrounded with puppets and marionettes.

Paowee in Sukob (the sequel)

Silly little me

Ayun o!

Outside the Performing Arts Centre and Events Cinema.

My face doesn't show any excitement (sarcastic tone)

This is the Ocean Marina. There is a ferry ride here that allows you to watch dolphins for an hour. Because we didn't try it, so I don't have any clue of the price.

Sitting on the dock

Simmo's is an Ice cream house + coffee. Me and Paowee had refreshments here.

While waiting for our order, click first!

Because this is just a quick trip, we visited only the Mandurah Terrace, Boardwalk, Mandurah Ocean Marina, Little Italy and Australian Maritime Museum. I'm upset that I could not find my photo for Little Italy. The place is a replica of Italy's apartments and bridge. I can imagine the gondola passing underneath the bridge while Moonriver is played on the background. haha!

The next time I visit Mandurah, I will make sure it is the Stretch Festival. This festival have circus, exhibitions, parades, concerts, fun games, markets and a lot more. I would say this is the best time to discover the history and the culture of Mandurah. Til' next time, Mandurah!