Lobsters and magic: explore south of Perth

Perth has a treasure trove of experiences, but just an hour south in Mandurah, you can be delighted on a seafood and wildlife cruise.

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00:00I'm here in Perth with the sun setting over the beautiful Swan River behind me and I'm

00:10here to tell you that you can have the most amazing day trip experiences if you stay here

00:15in the city and just drive an hour south.

00:18Perth tourism is having a moment and is it any wonder?

00:22The West Australian capital is a treasure trove of incredible coastlines, amazing wildlife,

00:29friendly locals, fresh food and drink experiences and the most jaw-dropping wide open spaces.

00:37If you head down south to Mandurah, only an hour's drive from Perth, you can follow the

00:42Giants of Mandurah, an outdoor sculpture trail which takes you on a journey into the beauty

00:48of the wetlands, waterways, bushland and wildlife on the land of the Binjarap Noongar people.

00:56Also in Mandurah, take advantage of the beautiful canals by booking a fresh lobster lunch on

01:01a boat with Sea West's Wild Seafood Experience.

01:06You'll spend the afternoon learning about Western Rock Lobsters and how to catch them

01:10sustainably.

01:12Then you'll have the chance to eat the freshest catch while sampling local wines and beers

01:17and watching out for the canal's wild dolphin population.

01:22We saw one jump out of the water and do a 360 right in front of us.

01:26It was incredible.

01:28Here's a hot tip.

01:30If you book your trip to coincide with the annual ever now Indigenous Festival during

01:35Canberrang, which is the Noongar season of birth and renewal, you'll see the city's

01:40parks all lit up.

01:42It's absolutely magical.