Rockingham WA

Things to do in Rockingham, Western Australia

Just a 40 minute drive south of Perth, the seaside town of Rockingham offers many memorable experiences.

Swimming with the Dolphins

Go swimming with wild dolphins when you take a tour out to the dolphin pods offshore, relax in the clear, sheltered water of Cockburn Sound or head to nearby Point Peron for some scuba diving.

Take the ferry out to nearby Penguin Island to see the gorgeous fairy penguins close up; then visit the interpretive centre to gain an understanding of the diminutive birds.

Kayaking in Rockingham

Rockingham's slogan is 'Your Aquatic Playground', and it certainly lives up to this claim. Go kayaking, snorkelling, sailing, or surfing at the beautiful beaches, or try the jetties for fishing and crabbing. Rockingham has a number of beaches safe for children.

Today Rockingham has ample shops for shopping enthusiasts, plenty of restaurants, cafes and pubs, and a selection of accommodation from resorts to caravan parks.