The 2012 Worlds will be held on the beautiful water of Comet Bay in Mandurah Western Australia. The coastline of WA is famous for the “Fremantle Docker” steady warm breezes during the summer months and this new location for World Championships promises to be a great both on and off the water. The event will be hosted by the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club www.mofsc.com.au in conjunction with Fireball Australia and Fireball International.

The best site for information on things to see and do, restaurants, shopping, tours etc. is www.visitmandurah.com

The area is abundant with activity and is growing fast so by the time of the worlds there will be even more to enjoy.

Most things can be accessed on foot in Mandurah, and there are plenty of bike paths.  Getting around is easy.

Things to see and do in Mandurah include:

• Live shows at the performing arts centre,
• Cinemas,
• Maritime Museum,
• Ten Pin Bowling,
• Pool Hall,
• Aquatic and Amusement Park,
• Boat Cruises,
• Fishing Charters,
• Surfing, swimming, kayaking and more at the beach,
• Markets,
• Shopping,
• Video Arcades,
• Art Galleries,
• Old Coast Brewery Tours
• Bike Hire

 Things to see and do outside Mandurah include:

• Day trip to Rottnest Island, national park,
• Day trip to Margaret River, including wineries, caves and beaches,
• Day trip to Fremantle, markets, cafes, micro breweries, museums,
• Day trip to Perth, capital of WA
• Daytrip to Hilary’s Boat Harbour, cafes, beach & kids adventure park,
• Peel Zoo and other wild life parks,
• Wine Tasting,
• Horse Riding,
• Swan River Cruises,
• Swimming at Cottesloe Beach,

 RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

 Mandurah has two main entertainment areas.  These are defined by the old and new parts of town. 

The old / original town with it’s main street is on the edge of the Murray River. Within this area you will find coffee shops, restaurants and plenty of shopping as well as the pubs and the night clubs.

The second entertaining area is part of the brand new marina complex. It includes the arts centre, cinema, many restaurants, dolphin quays market plus much more.

It is six to eight minute walk between the two areas along the beautiful tree lined waterfront.

There are many styles of restaurants and cafes to suit all tastes and budgets. Whilst fish restaurants offer locally caught fish there is also a range of international  style eateries.