Explore all the things to do at Shorehaven…
Every day at Shorehaven brings a unique combination of enriched experiences and choices. Within the estate are schools, parks, and a medical centre, while the urban buzz of Joondalup is easily accessible by car or train, with Lakeside Shopping Centre, cinemas, restaurants, bars, cafes, sporting facilities, Edith Cowan University and Joondalup Health Campus.
Parks & Playgrounds
Shorehaven is for families of every size, age, and stage of life, from just starting out to starting to wind down. Kids of all ages will love exploring the many local parks and choosing their favourite playground. High on everyone’s list is the Treasure Island Adventure Playground in Waterfront Park.
Treasure Island Adventure Park
Treasure Island Adventure Playground in Shorehaven’s Waterfront Park takes play to a whole new level, transporting you to a real-life treasure island with things to climb, slide and swing on, including a deconstructed shipwreck. Keep a lookout for pirates while you follow the hidden clues and solve the puzzles to find long-lost buried treasure.
Plus, remember to pick up your very own Captain’s Notebook so you can complete the activities and treasure hunts hidden in and around the playground. Visit the Shorehaven Sales and Information Centre or download your copy below.
Waterfront Park
Leading directly onto the beach is Waterfront Park, offering front-row seats to some of the most magnificent Indian Ocean sunsets you’ll ever see. The four-hectare park is a gathering spot for locals, as well as being a hub for regular community events. Enjoy it all year round, with spacious recreation and relaxation areas and plenty of picnic spot to enjoy a barbecue with friends.
McGiffen Park
McGiffen Park is a charming pocket park nestled on the eastern side of Shorehaven Estate. Featuring a large climbing structure and spacious kickabout area, it’s the perfect spot to let the kids run free.
Forestay Park
Ideal for a morning workout or a Saturday footy game with friends, Forestay Park is a great place for the entire family. Featuring cricket nets, footy goals, half basketball court, and a play area including shade sails and barbecue facilities, the oval provides many opportunities for active family fun.
Oceans 27 Restaurant
With panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, Oceans 27 offers family friendly beachside dining at its best, with indoor and outdoor dining, a bar, and a modern all-day menu – it the perfect place for family and friends to relax and enjoy the serenity.
The Beach House
The Beach House sits atop the dunes in Jindalee along the iconic Western Australian coastline with unmatched views out across the Indian Ocean. It’s the perfect spot to catch up with friends, enjoy a leisurely lunch, or share dinner with family. While their menu is crafted for sharing, feel free to enjoy it however you like.
Mindarie Marina
Just 16 minutes away, The Marina Mindarie offers a stunning blend of crystal-clear waters, breathtaking sunsets, and a relaxed Mediterranean ambiance. It’s the ideal community hub for waterfront dining, live entertainment, family fun, and stylish accommodation.
The Amberton Beach Bar and Café
Nestled along Eglinton Beach, The Amberton Beach Bar and Kitchen offers a relaxed dining experience for lunch, dinner, and takeaway seven days a week.
The Landing Alkimos
The Landing is the ideal location for a relaxed drink, a delicious lunch or dinner with friends, or even a memorable event. With a diverse menu, a lovely beer garden, ample space, and plenty of screens, you’re sure to have a great time.
Schools
Having reputable schools nearby is important for a family’s peace of mind. From childcare and early learning to kindergarten, primary schools and secondary colleges, there’s a place for all students in Shorehaven.
Childcare
Sparrow Early Learning Centre
Sparrow Early Learning Childcare Center offers wonderful natural outdoor play spaces where children can explore, learn, and grow. With a water play area, a veggie patch, sand play zones for crawling, walking, and running, and a small forest of trees to discover, it’s a perfect environment for little ones to enjoy the great outdoors.
Panda Early Learning Centre
Panda Early Learning Centre is a family-owned and independent centre that is focused on providing children with high-quality childcare in a nurturing and motivating environment, encouraging their growth and development.
Keiki Early Learning Centre Shorehaven
Keiki Shorehaven offers outside school hours and vacation care on school grounds, providing a comforting, stimulating home away from home for school-aged children. Their passionate educators focus on fostering strong relationships with teachers, staff, and the community, creating a true sense of belonging for families.
Primary Schools
Shorehaven Primary School
Shorehaven Primary School is very proud of the strong community culture that we have established since opening in 2022. Students have access to amazing facilities that include two double-storey teaching blocks, a large undercover area, and sweeping open spaces to play in.
Secondary Schools
Northshore Christian Grammar School
Northshore Christian Grammar School nurtures internationally minded, outwardly focused students, exemplifying excellence in teaching and learning. Here, students develop a lifelong love of learning and a strong academic foundation for a bright future.
Alkimos College
Alkimos College boasts a school culture of a ‘high performance and high care environment’ for students, staff, and the community fostered by a learning environment that provides opportunities to succeed.
Universities
Edith Cowan University Joondalup
Consistently ranked among Australia’s top public universities, ECU Joondlaup is conveniently located less than 20 minutes’ drive from Shorehaven. Offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, ECU is a hub of academic excellence. Additionally, its highly connected location means you’re just a short walk away from Joondalup’s vibrant shops, services, employment opportunities, and diverse dining options.
Shopping and Entertainment
Shorehaven Estate combines sophisticated coastal living with endless entertainment options. Just minutes from your new home, you’ll find vibrant cafes, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment venues, all offering the perfect blend of luxury and leisure.
The Gateway Shopping Precinct
With easy access via Marmion Avenue, The Gateway Shopping Precinct is rapidly enhancing the vibrant Alkimos community. Here you’ll be spoiled for choice, whether you’re craving a morning coffee, indulging in retail therapy, exploring local dining options, or tackling your weekly grocery run, the precinct has all your needs covered.
Trinity Village Shopping Centre
Trinity Village Shopping Centre celebrates authentic, local experiences for its customers. Located in the coastal suburb of Alkimos, the centre is in a prime location for those located within the City of Wanneroo.
Ocean Keys Shopping Centre
Ocean Keys Shopping Centre, with more than 110 specialty stores, offers endless possibilities for exploration. Featuring Coles, Aldi, Woolworths, Kmart, and JB Hi-Fi, the centre makes it simple to find all your essentials in one convenient location.
Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City
Just moments from your new home, Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City will become your premier shopping destination, offering an array of retail and dining options that will truly spoil you for choice.
Community Grants
The Shorehaven Community Grants Program provides eligible local community groups and clubs with the funding to support their projects, activities and events, or seek assistance in purchasing essential equipment.
It’s all part of our commitment to creating connected, liveable places built for today and future-proofed for tomorrow.
To enable approved grant funding to be provided in a timely manner, please submit an application at least two months prior to your project, activity or event being scheduled or in advance of when the equipment is required.
Click on the links below to find out more, and start your Community Grants application today!