Retreat on the Murray guidebook
Food scene
700m walk from Retreat on the Murray. Relaxed dining and bar. Pull up in your boat. Right on the Murray River
7 locals recommend
Jetty's Bar And Grill
2 Tatham Road700m walk from Retreat on the Murray. Relaxed dining and bar. Pull up in your boat. Right on the Murray River
Great food, good atmosphere, kid friendly, get there by boat or drive.
2km walk from Retreat on the Murray.
25 locals recommend
Sandy Cove Tavern
146 S Yunderup RdGreat food, good atmosphere, kid friendly, get there by boat or drive.
2km walk from Retreat on the Murray.
IGA supermarket, bottle shop, chemist, stones throw cafe. Freshly made rolls and sandwiches daily.
9 locals recommend
Austin Lakes IGA
159 Schoales BendIGA supermarket, bottle shop, chemist, stones throw cafe. Freshly made rolls and sandwiches daily.
Great bands, good food, right on the Murray River. Historical building. Kid friendly. Access by boat or road. TAB facility.
32 locals recommend
Ravenswood Hotel
65 Lloyd AveGreat bands, good food, right on the Murray River. Historical building. Kid friendly. Access by boat or road. TAB facility.
Redcliffe on The Murray
Boundary Island Brewery
Pinjarra Bakery (Pinjarra)
2 Peel StPinjarra Fish & Chips
Wine Tree Cidery
46 Holyoake RdPelicans has reopened but opening hours can often change. Good for fish and chips on the water or pick up if you are heading out in your boat.
16 locals recommend
Pelicans on the Murray Cafe
1 Pelican RdPelicans has reopened but opening hours can often change. Good for fish and chips on the water or pick up if you are heading out in your boat.
Right on the Murray River. Great place to call in for a coffee, cake or fish n chips. Pull in to the jetty if you are in a boat or it’s about a 30 min walk from the house.
16 locals recommend
Pelicans on the Murray Cafe
1 Pelican RdRight on the Murray River. Great place to call in for a coffee, cake or fish n chips. Pull in to the jetty if you are in a boat or it’s about a 30 min walk from the house.
Shopping
Mandurah Forum
330 Pinjarra RdPinjarra Junction Shopping Centre
21 George StSightseeing
Mandurah Cruises
73 Mandurah TerraceTraveler advice
Customs and culture
Fishing and Crabbing
Rules apply at certain times of the year to ensure fishing stock levels are sustainable. Size and bag limits also apply. Check Department of Fisheries website for more info.
What to pack
Mosquitoes in the area.
Mosquitoes thrive around waterways and at certain times of the year they can be a real pest. Use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants if mosquitoes are around. Turn lights off as they are attracted to the light.