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The waters of the Peel Inlet and Harvey Estuary (one of Australia's larger inlet
systems) form the centre of Mandurah. The estuary is approximately twice the
size of Sydney Harbour. The city lies in and around this freshwater system which
in turn feeds into the Indian Ocean. The city and its suburbs have many
kilometres of ocean coastline most of which is sandy beaches. Sharing a similar
climate to Perth, Mandurah has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot dry
summers and mild wet winters. During summer (December to February), the
average maximum temperature is 27 °C with an average minimum temperature
of 19 °C. In winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature is 18 °C
with an average minimum temperature of 9 °C.

Mandurah is considered to be the unofficial gateway to the South West and
possesses a variety of tourist attractions, especially based around the water. It
is a major fishing and crabbing area in Western Australia, with the city well
known for the blue manna crab (Portunus pelagicus).

Like neighbouring settlements Bunbury and Rockingham dolphins and whales
frequent the city annually and dolphin and whale watching are a popular
pastime. In December, the canal areas in Mandurah becomes well known for
their Christmas lights and special boat cruises are often promoted as a result.

Two zoos lie within the outskirts of the city, as well as a miniature village, a
tourist railway and a national park.

Mandurah has year-round seven-day trading. Mandurah has five distinct
shopping areas, including Mandurah Forum located at the intersection of
Pinjarra and Mandurah Roads, The Bridge Quarter (or The Foreshore) located
in the CBD and Dolphin Quay/Mandurah Ocean Marina built at the intersection
of Mandjar Bay and the Peel Inlet. There are also smaller retail areas in Meadow
Springs, Greenfields, Halls Head and Falcon Highway 1 bisects the city of
Mandurah as Mandurah Road towards Fremantle and Old Coast Road towards
Bunbury.

Meanwhile, Pinjarra and Gordon/Lakes Roads serve as major east-west
corridors for the northern part of the city. The Kwinana Freeway and Forrest
Highway also provides a rural bypass for the city. Mandjoogoordap Drive

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