Extending from Mandurah to Lancelin, the Perth Sunset Coast is an area of beautiful safe beaches, protected bays, estuaries and ports. Experience a broad range of water based activities from jet-ski hire and catamaran cruises to sea-kayak tours and snorkelling with dolphins. Towns in this region include: Fremantle, Lancelin, Mandurah, Perth, Rockingham andRottnest Island.
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Fremantle information and attractions

Located 18km south of Perth at the mouth of the Swan River, Fremantle is a cosmopolitan centre popular for holidays and relaxation.
Previously established as a port and penal colony, Fremantle today has many fine convict constructed buildings mixed with modern ones built when hosting the America’s Cup.

Attractions and activities include sailing, kayaking and fishing. Explore Fremantle Prison, captain Cook Cruises and Fremantle tram tours, Sky diving, helicopter joy flights and 4WD beach fishing safaris, Fremantle Army Museum, Fremantle Chocolate Factory tours and the Round House and Whalers Tunnel. Experience Shipwreck Museum, Proclamation Tree and the Aquarium of Western Australia, Fremantle Motor Museum, Fremantle History Museum and Maritime Museum at Victoria Quay, Fremantle Heritage Cemetery Trail, Samson House Museum and World of Energy.

Accommodation options for visitors include chalets, cabins and hotels, apartments, B&Bs and holiday units.

Lancelin information and attractions

Located 127km north of Perth, Lancelin is a small coastal resort and fishing town.
Previously established as a port for the lobster industry, Lancelin is today regarded as one of the best wind surfing areas in the world.

Attractions and activities include wind surfing, kite surfing and surfing, sailing, swimming, fishing and sand boarding. Explore Lancelin Island, wildflowers and dune biking.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, chalets and holiday units.

Mandurah information and attractions

Located 72km south of Perth on the Peel Inlet, Mandurah is a popular tourist destination with many water-based activities.
Previously established as a pastoral area, Mandurah today is a commuter and retirement area popular also for holidays.

Attractions and activities include boating, sailing and swimming, fishing, water skiing and jet skiing, golf, tennis, cycling and walking. Explore Peel Zoo, Abingdon Minature Village and snorkelling or boating with Dolphin Encounters, Mandurah Museum, Mandurah Ferry Cruises and crabbing.

Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, motels and apartments, resorts, chalets and guesthouses, B&Bs, cottages and holiday units, lodges, cabins, houseboats and holiday parks.

Perth information and attractions

Located on the Swan River, Perth is the capital of Western Australia and includes the beach suburbs of Cottesloe Beach, Floreat Beach, Scarborough Beach, Trigg Island Beach, Sorrento Beach and Hillarys Beach.
Previously established as a wool and wheat growing area, Perth today is a centre of commerce.

Attractions and activities include Perth Cultural Centre, Kings Park and Aquarium of Western Australia, Perth Mint, Perth Zoo and Burswood Casino, Adventure World, Pioneer Village and Perth Institute of Contemporary Art.

Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, motels and apartments, B&Bs, backpackers and chalets, cabins, lodges and caravan parks.

Rockingham information and attractions

Located 47km south of Perth on Mangles Bay, Rockingham has beautiful beaches and parks.
Previously established due to its jarrah trees, sawmills and port, Rockingham is now a major urban centre and seaside holiday destination.

Attractions and activities include swimming, fishing and snorkelling, diving, sailing and boating, windsurfing, horse riding, and golf. Explore Anne Mueller Environmental Boardwalk around Lake Richmond, Horse drawn Eco Tours and Garden Island Naval Base by boat, Point Peron views, cliffs and rock pools, Dolphin Swim tours and Sea Kayaking tours to Seal Island and Penguin Island, Cockburn Sound cruises, Marapana Wildlife World and Rockingham Museum.

Accommodation options for visitors include villas, apartments and holiday units, B&Bs, holiday parks and cabins.

Rottnest Island information and attractions

Located 18km off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island has beautiful turquoise waters and secluded white sandy beaches. The Ferry trip is 30minutes from Fremantle and 90 minutes from Perth.
Previously established as an Aboriginal prison, Rottnest Island today is a favourite day trip and holiday destination.

Attractions and activities include swimming, surfing and sailing, snorkelling, fishing and diving, walking, cycling and tennis. Explore Wadjemup Lighthouse tours, Environmental Awareness Courses and Underwater Explorer semi-submersible boats, Eco Boat tours, Rottnest Museum and bird watching.

Accommodation options for visitors include hostels, camping and cottages, hotels, lodges and villas.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Perth (1300 361 351) for more information on the Perth Sunset Coast, WA.