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These dolphins just kept jumping one after another in the Mandurah Estuary. We were lucky enough to catch the whole thing on camera.

Never gets old seeing them this active out there.

A little game of Ring Around the Rosie with the dolphins in the Mandurah Estuary.

Just out here living their best life, showing off for the boat and absolutely stealing the spotlight.

Surprise, Autumn, Brave, Giggles and Linking spotted cruising through the Peel-Harvey Estuary.

Five familiar faces making the most of the waterways.

These quiet moments are some of our favourites on the estuary, just dolphins cruising through their natural home, completely undisturbed.

Who else could watch this for hours?

Dolphins are often called one of the world's most intelligent animals, but what does that actually mean?

In this video, we break down how dolphins communicate, learn, recognise individuals, and why their intelligence changes the way we should interact with them in the wild.

We also cover some simple ways everyone can help keep Mandurah's resident dolphins safe — whether you're on a boat, kayak, paddleboard or watching from the shore.

The biggest takeaway? Let the dolphin choose.

We've also put together a much more detailed blog that dives into the science behind dolphin intelligence, responsible wildlife encounters, and WA's dolphin protection laws if you'd like to learn more.

A lot of people are surprised to learn that our Giant & Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise is led by marine biologists.

This is a day on the water with Amy, one of our marine biologists and tour guides.

Her day includes spotting and identifying Mandurah's resident dolphins, sharing what we've learned about the Peel-Harvey Estuary, recording dolphin sightings that contribute to ongoing local research, and answering plenty of questions from curious guests.

The biggest part of the job isn't just finding dolphins, it's helping people understand them. Education is one of the most important tools in conservation, and every cruise is an opportunity to help people connect with the wildlife in Mandurah.

If you've got questions about Mandurah's dolphins, marine biology, or life working on the estuary, we'd love to answer them in the comments.

This little calf is still waiting for a name! What would you name this new addition to the Mandurah dolphin family?

Did anyone else get to see Gail while it was in Mandurah?

A couple of weeks ago, Mandurah had a pretty special visitor!

For 19 unforgettable days, Gail the Whale, a 10.6-metre juvenile Southern Right Whale, called the Peel-Harvey Estuary home during its annual migration. While Southern Right Whales do occasionally seek shelter in calm, protected waterways, none that we're aware of have ventured this far into the estuary or stayed for as long as Gail did. It was an incredible wildlife event and a rare sight for everyone lucky enough to witness it. Watching Gail surface so calmly in the estuary was a reminder of just how special our waterways are and how unpredictable nature can be.

A huge thank you to the researchers, DBCA, and Parks and Wildlife for monitoring and protecting Gail throughout its stay, helping ensure it could safely continue its migration. Safe travels, Gail. We hope the rest of your journey along the WA coast has been a smooth one. Thanks for giving Mandurah a wildlife moment we'll never forget.

No matter how many tours you do, seeing a baby dolphin alongside its mum is always a highlight.

📸 Tour guide Amy

Nothing beats seeing wild dolphins this close in their own backyard. A pretty special moment captured out on the Mandurah waterways!

We’re lucky enough to see wild dolphins out on the water here in Mandurah pretty regularly, but we never get tired of it. Every encounter is different, and sometimes they surprise us with moments like this.

Thought we’d share one of our favourite recent dolphin encounters with you all.

Have you ever spotted wild dolphins around Mandurah?