Mandurah Visitor Centre gets new look with mural by Bindjareb artists | Photos

The visitor centre, together with the Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council (WAITOC), invited Bindjareb Boodja artists to submit artwork that reflected Mandurah's waterways, coastal location, local flora and fauna, or cultural stories connected to the area.

The winning artwork, created by Peta and Corey Ugle, showcases the stunning waterways and abundant wildlife, flora and fauna that characterise the Mandurah region.

The foot tracks represent the first nation's people who have lived on this land for many thousands of years and who welcome visitors to their beautiful country.

"To me doing art is therapy," Ms Ugle said. "You get to tell a story without words."

"The Mandurah Visitor Centre is the first port of call for many people visiting the region, so to have this incredible piece of artwork adorning the wall in its reception is a wonderful acknowledgement of the traditional owners and custodians of the land, the Bindjareb Noongar people," Mandurah MP David Templeman said.

"There is no more authentic storytelling than from our First Nations people."

With WA borders opening on February 5, Visit Mandurah manager Anita Kane said Mandurah's tourism industry was preparing for a lift.

"Mandurah has fast become a real competitor in the tourism industry. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, long-running tourism operators have launched new products and we are also seeing new attractions opening their doors," she said.

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Ms Kane said 2022 was going to be an exciting year for Mandurah with The Boundary Island Brewery and Little Stiller distillery opening, an e-bike hire kiosk opening soon, and the waterfront being transformed.

"To support further growth, our team at Visit Mandurah will be leading destination marketing campaigns, encouraging investment in tourism infrastructure and products and delivering visitor information services through the Visitor Centre."