These giants have arrived in the WA town of Mandurah

They're all about five metres tall, but thanks to their "secret" location, finding them maybe trickier than you think.

The Giants of Mandurah

By Akash Arora

Updated November 18 2022 - 8:19am, first published 8:08am

They're all about five metres tall, but thanks to their "secret" location, finding them maybe trickier than you think.

Located one hour south of Perth, the scenic city of Mandurah - with an estuary twice the size of Sydney Harbour - has somehow managed to remain a local secret. But that's about to change.

The Giants of Mandurah

Five larger-than-life sculptures have just been unveiled in secret locations in Mandurah and the wider Peel region. The whimsical, wooden figures are the work of famous Danish artist Thomas Dambo, who's renowned for creating towering artworks using recycled materials.

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The Giants of Mandurah

Each of the sculptures is about five metres high but, thanks to their "secret" location, finding them may be trickier than you think. Make your way to the Mandurah Visitor Centre, where you can pick up a map and some important clues, and start exploring.

The Giants of Mandurah

As with any game, there are rules and the most important one here is: No spoilers, please! Feel free to post the images of these larger-than-life creatures as you find them, but don't reveal their locations.

Words byAkash Arora

Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.

My all-time favourite destination is ... New York. You can drop a pin anywhere in Manhattan and start walking in any direction, and the sights and sounds of the city that never stops will begin to stimulate all your senses in an instant.

Next on my bucket list is … Scandinavia - at the peak of summer, when the sun almost never sets.

My top travel tip is … If you’re flying to Sydney from anywhere in the world, pick a window seat far from the wing on the left-hand-side of the aeroplane. If the weather gods and flight path align, you’ll have the most incredible views of the Sydney Harbour and Opera House.