A sunset walk along the breakwater, a cold drink overlooking the boats and fish and chips on the grass. Here's how I spend a summer evening at Mindarie Marina.
Why the marina works on a warm night
On a hot summer day, I like to save my energy for the evening. One of my favourite places to spend it is the marina at Mindarie, about 40 minutes north of the city.
It’s protected from the worst of the sea breeze, faces the sunset and has everything within a short walk: pubs, cafes, takeaway, grassy parks and a breakwater to stroll along as the light fades.
Quick facts
- Where: Mindarie Marina, off Marmion Avenue, about 40 minutes north of the city.
- Best time: Arrive around 6pm on a summer evening and stay for sunset.
- Eat and drink: The Boat waterfront pub, a brewery, casual eateries and takeaway fish and chips.
- For kids: Rosslare Park has a fenced playground, shady grass and calm, shallow water.
- Walks: The breakwater at sunset, or the coastal path south to Burns Beach.
- Parking: Plenty around the marina, but the closest car parks fill by late afternoon on summer weekends.
“My summer formula is simple. Arrive around six, walk the breakwater, then grab a table with a view of the boats as the sun goes down.”
Alex Hamilton, Editor
Walk the breakwater at sunset
Start with a walk out along the breakwater. You’ll see people fishing off the rocks, boats heading out for an evening run and, if you’re lucky, dolphins in the channel. The sunset over the Indian Ocean from the end of the wall is hard to beat.
If you want a longer walk, the coastal path runs south to Burns Beach. See my guide to the Burns Beach to Mindarie coastal walk for details, or the City of Wanneroo page on the path.
A drink by the boats
The Boat is the marina’s big waterfront pub, with indoor dining and an outdoor area looking straight over the moored yachts. Ask for a table by the windows or outside if you want the view. There’s also a brewery and a handful of casual eateries around the marina.
“Restaurant has a great view, and a good menu.”
HypnoWarrior, Tripadvisor review
Fish and chips on the grass
If you’d rather keep it casual, grab takeaway fish and chips and find a spot on the grass. Rosslare Park, inside the marina, has a fenced playground, shady grass and calm, shallow water, so it’s a great option if you’ve got young kids with you.
For more ideas, see our guide to the best fish and chips by the water in Perth.
Getting there
Mindarie Marina is off Marmion Avenue, and there’s plenty of parking around the marina. On summer weekends, the closest car parks fill up by late afternoon, so come a little early or be prepared to walk a few minutes.
Featured image: Outrune, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Frequently Asked Questions
Walk the breakwater at sunset, have a drink or dinner overlooking the boats, or grab fish and chips and eat on the grass.
