Wonders of our Wetlands - Cruise & Wander

Enjoy a boat tour along the Peel-Harvey Estuary Channel, with special guest experts sharing their knowledge and stories about the abundant wildlife and wetland environment, 

The incredible line up of guest speakers presenting the tour includes:

• Base & Jamie Jones (Salt and Bush Eco Tours)
• Milly Formby (Birdlife Australia, Zoologist turned Pilot)
• George Walley (Mandjoogoordap Dreaming)
• Peel-Harvey Catchment Council Representatives
• Birdlife WA Representatives
• Natalie Goddard (Estuary Guardians Mandurah)

This tour will be taking place on Mandurah Cruises two-storey vessel Dancing Dolphin.

TOUR DATES & PRICES
Date: Saturday 12th October
Time: 3pm to 6:15pm
Price: $55pp

ITENERARY
Departing from Mandjar Bay, this 3-hour tour will cruise through the Mandurah Estuary Channel visiting Soldiers Cove, Samphire Cove, Creery Wetlands and Islands. Along here you'll learn about these internationally significant wetlands and spot local wildlife - including wetland birds and dolphins, with the help of your expert guides. Scopes and binoculars will be set up on on board but please bring your own if you have any.

Around 4pm, the tour will arrive at Mandurah Quays for a short land experience and opportunity to stretch your legs. Here you will divide into two groups for:

• a cultural talk and wetlands bush tucker tasting (30 mins), and
• a bird identification and count session - with the scopes and binoculars (30 mins)

Back on board at ~5:15pm, the cruise will make its way back along the wetlands and towards the sunset, where you'll hear updates of projects happening around the estuary, enjoy a digeridoo performance by George Walley and taste canapes and local produce by Mandurah Cruises chefs. 

If you BYO mug, you may help yourself to complimentary tea, coffee and juice aboard.

You can also purchase local wine/beers and soft beverages over the licensed bar aboard.

This project is supported by Peel-Harvey Catchment Council.

Please note: This is not a Dolphin & Scenic Canal Cruise - it is for those interested in the science and culture our Ramsar Listed Wetlands.

WHAT TO BRING

• Binoculars (if you have any)
• Mug for FREE tea/coffee/juice
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Long sleeve pants and shirt in case their are mosquitos present during the land experience
• Warm jacket in case it gets cool on the water
• Mosquito spray (please don't spray on the boat - wait until you are on the land away from the boat as their are food and drinks)

ACCESS
This event is wheelchair accessible for the cruise component only. Guests must be able to manage 2 step up/down to disembark/board the vessel for the land experience at Mandurah Quays.

If you are travelling with a wheelchair or walking frame please select this at the time of booking. If you wish to discuss your access requirements, please contact Mandurah Cruises booking office on 9581 1242.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
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