If you’re looking for a fun day trip this weekend, consider exploring the Giants of Mandurah. Located about an hour from Perth, these sustainable structures were created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo in 2022. Grab a map, invoke your inner child, and tick these Giants off your bucket list. Here’s all you need to know about the unique man-made structures and trails that pay homage to the land it inhabits.
Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah
Perfect for a day out with explorers, big and little, the Giants of Mandurah are easily accessible from Perth. With six sculptures in all, a day (or a day and a half) should suffice to walk down, snap some pictures and breathe in the spellbinding scenery surrounding each giant.
While all the structures are within a 40km patch, it is best to pick up a map from the Mandurah Visitor Centre to learn their exact location. Alternatively, download the Traveller’s Companion to make your journey more fun. These are the specifications of the trails to Thomas Dambo’s Giants in WA:
- Santi Ikto, Koolyininap (Halls Head)- 20 min, 1.3km, Moderate
- Little Lui, Black Swan Lake in Lakelands- 45 mins, 3.6km, Easy
- Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone, Coodanup- 10 mins, 550m, Easy
- Seba’s Song, Wannanup- 20 mins, 1.2km, Easy
- Bille Bob, Subiaco- 5 mins, 200m, Easy
- Jyttes Hytte, Secret Location- 1 hr, 3.5km, Moderate
As you can see, the locations of five out of six giants are public. However, only those who conquer all the others can discover the last one, Jyttes Hytte. While at the five sites, ensure that you record the symbols. Once you’ve collected them all, the sixth giant’s location will be revealed (Hint: it’s in Mandurah, so don’t rush back to Perth). Finally, visit the Online Code Breaker Page for the location.
Getting there
While the Giants of Mandurah aren’t very far away, they aren’t well-connected by public transport. Instead, drive down to the Mandurah Visitor Information Centre via the Kwinana Freeway towards Rockingham. Then, take the exit towards Mandurah Terrace. Alternatively, you could hire a car or book a tour for ease. The Information Centre will provide further assistance on the routes for the structures, but if you’re coming from Perth, it makes sense to check out Subi’s Bille Bob on your way to Mandurah.
For more information, go to the Visit Mandurah website.
