Top Things To Do
Enjoy wine, a beachside stay or cruise the waterways, with so many activities to choose from, you’ll never be left wondering what to do when you visit Rockingham.
- Enjoy an incredible eco-tourism experience - swimming with wild dolphins or snorkelling with wild sealions
- Kayak around the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park to see an ambundance of wildlife.
- Experience excellent scuba diving at the West Coast Dive Park.
- Picnic at Bell and Churchill Park next to the beach.
- Dine at the excellent cafés and restaurants in the region.
- Take a trip along the Baldivis Karnup Wine trail and enjoy tasting locally produced wines.
- Get adventurous on the water - go snorkelling, sea kayaking and jet skiing.
- Try your luck with some fishing off a jetty or the beach.
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Rockingham fronts onto the sheltered waters of Cockburn Sound with Garden Island, Penguin Island and Seal Island very close by. The Shoalwater Islands Marine Park is located a mere 500 metres offshore and plays host to one of the finest displays of marine and bird wildlife to be found anywhere in the world. Vibrantly coloured corals, a colony of little penguins, bottle-nosed dolphins and countless sea lions call this area home and there are a number of ways to experience and interact with the local wildlife.
Starting out in the early morning, Perth Wildlife Encounters takes you to the heart of wild dolphin territory. Led by your experienced guide, you will then plunge below the surface of the ocean where you will be swiftly surrounded by a host of curious bottle-nosed dolphins all vying for your attention. A wildlife safari expedition will see you paddling your own well-equipped kayak amongst the chain of islands. Cruising is also a great way to take in the sights.
Water sport activities
Adventure lovers are also in for a treat in Rockingham with plenty of thrilling things to do. You can head to Safety Bay to take to the waves kitesurfing or chill out on the beach and watching the colourful sails dash across the waves. Try your hand at sea kayaking or head inland from Rockingham you can try wakeboarding at the Perth Wake Park - the only cable wakeboard park in Western Australia. For calmer conditions, the protected Rockingham Beach is ideal for families and also offers a safe snorkelling environment. More experienced snorkellers and divers can head to the West Coast Dive Park - rich in dive wrecks and boasts a wonder world of fish and coral.
Food, wine & recreation
Food and wine lovers are well catered for in Rockingham with a host of excellent cafés and restaurants along the foreshore and a nearby winery. History buffs can also set out on a number of heritage trails, walks and drives that exist within the region. Other activities include first-class championship golf courses, historical sights and excellent recreational fishing.
