Guidebook for Rockingham
Parks & Nature
Located in the spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, just 45 minutes south of Perth is Penguin Island- a beautiful, unspoilt nature reserve home to WA's largest colony of little penguin as well as dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans, ospreys and more. Visitors can see the penguins being fed by rangers at the Discovery Centre. It's also fantastic for swimming, snorkelling, having a picnic or just enjoying some of the best coastal scenery in Perth. Rockingham Wild Encounters operate an hourly ferry service to Penguin Island (it's only a 5 minute ride), glass bottom boat cruises of Shoalwater Bay and adventure style cruises to watch the local dolphins and explore.
135 locals recommend
Penguin Island
Located in the spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, just 45 minutes south of Perth is Penguin Island- a beautiful, unspoilt nature reserve home to WA's largest colony of little penguin as well as dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans, ospreys and more. Visitors can see the penguins being fed by rangers at the Discovery Centre. It's also fantastic for swimming, snorkelling, having a picnic or just enjoying some of the best coastal scenery in Perth. Rockingham Wild Encounters operate an hourly ferry service to Penguin Island (it's only a 5 minute ride), glass bottom boat cruises of Shoalwater Bay and adventure style cruises to watch the local dolphins and explore.
Rockingham Beach Road
Rockingham Beach RoadCalm blue water perfect for small families.
Picnic, BBQ come what may.
This is a great meeting place, where you can have a BBQ, picnic or just hang out. It has plenty of shade, close to the beach and opposite Rockingham Café strip. Toilets and play grounds for the kids, and often on weekends there may be entertainment. Make your own fun.
Churchill Park
Rockingham Beach RoadPicnic, BBQ come what may.
This is a great meeting place, where you can have a BBQ, picnic or just hang out. It has plenty of shade, close to the beach and opposite Rockingham Café strip. Toilets and play grounds for the kids, and often on weekends there may be entertainment. Make your own fun.
Palm Beach is iconic on Rockingham foreshore. A great tidal beach for swimming(especially little ones). The jetty allows access for swimmers and is a popular fishing point. Opposite the Jetty one can access local Cafés for a quick meal or snack. There is also a lawned areas as well as beach, and there are toilets and change rooms available.
7 locals recommend
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is iconic on Rockingham foreshore. A great tidal beach for swimming(especially little ones). The jetty allows access for swimmers and is a popular fishing point. Opposite the Jetty one can access local Cafés for a quick meal or snack. There is also a lawned areas as well as beach, and there are toilets and change rooms available.
Sightseeing
Great place to go for a walk pretty area with beautiful views of the rocks & the sea.
Point Peron Road
Point Peron RoadGreat place to go for a walk pretty area with beautiful views of the rocks & the sea.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rockingham Hotel
26 Kent St