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Just one hour south of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia (WA), you will find the first golf courses in WA to be listed in the premier category of Great Golf Courses of Australia.
Mandurah and the Peel Region is known as Western Australia's Golf Coast with a number of superbly designed, challenging courses set in spectacular locations. While all in close proximity to each other, each offers the international golfer unique experiences.
It's just one of a number of compelling reasons for the avid golfer to visit Mandurah, named Western Australia's 2017 Top Tourism Town.
The Peel Region is Perth's natural adventure playground. It has a spectacular coastline, world-class natural beauty, abundance of wildlife and the cosmopolitan City of Mandurah, Western Australia's largest and fastest growing regional city, set against a backdrop of magnificent beaches and an estuary twice the size of Sydney Harbour.
With new tourism experiences complementing its superb natural assets, significant redevelopment means you can now also enjoy award-winning waterfront dining, aquatic adventures, and plenty of places to shop.
It is also the perfect base to take day trips to explore the wider Peel Region. In an easy half hour drive you'll find beautiful wineries, winding waterways, rolling green hills and tiny timber towns nestled in the forest.
Golf courses
The Cut – One the edge of the Indian Ocean, this is Western Australia's must play golf course. The James Wilcher designed 18-hole course offers spectacular ocean views and has been created to excite and challenge golfers of all abilities.
Mandurah Country Club – This incredible course enjoys an elevated location to offer superbly challenging golf through a parkland setting with majestic trees keeping it interesting all the way.
Meadow Springs Golf and Country Club – This course has proudly hosted seven Western Australian Opens and is your chance to experience immaculate fairways gently meaning through towering tuart trees. This is a course that is both a highly regarded test while also being very playable.
Secret Harbour Golf Links – This links course is inspired by the classic Scottish courses. Designed by golf architect Graham Marsh and crafted into the spectacular ocean side landscape, this course boasts 18 superb holes all set against a breathtaking Indian Ocean panorama.
Pinjarra Golf Club – Dating back to 1912, this historically impressive course offers golfers a fantastic day of play. Hone your skills on the practice fairways, take lessons with a golf pro or simply soak up the charming scenery.
Travel Facts
Getting there
Mandurah is less than an hour south of Perth. When driving, travel the Kwinana freeway south, easily accessible from many points in Perth, and exit at Mandjoogoordap Drive. Trains and buses operate between the two cities and depart from the Perth city centre. www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Staying there
Mandurah and the Peel Region has a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. There is a choice of resort hotels, caravan and camping facilities, charming bed and breakfast accommodation, self-contained apartments, forest cabins and even houseboats for hire.
Getting around
Buses operate around Mandurah, but if you want to explore the Peel Region extensively you can hire a car or join a tour. Taxis and Uber drivers are also available in Mandurah.
When to go
The Peel Region can be visited any time of the year. Being on the coast, it's spectacular in spring and in summer. But during winter, the scenery is amazing. You can find something to do all year around.
Further Information on Mandurah and the Peel Region visit www.visitpeel.com.au
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