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Rockingham
Located around 40 minutes south of Perth you will find this beachside suburb has so much to offer. With its turquoise calm waters, thanks to Cockburn Sound on one side and Safety Bay on the other, it's an ideal place for swimming, snorkelling, kite surfing, jet skiing and many other activities that get you out on the water. Explore the picturesque 37km coastline of Rockingham. Located 45 minutes south of Perth featuring a wide range of experiences and exciting activities. Whether you are here to visit one of the many neighbouring islands, relax and enjoy the white sandy beaches - Rockingham promises a fun and memorable experience.
It isn't just us humans that love these waters, here you will find the area is home to a large bottlenose dolphin colony, sea lions, pelicans and of course the little penguins on Penguin Island. Our friends at Perth Wildlife Encounters will have you gliding through the turquoise waters off Rockingham spotting dolphins in their natural habitat in no time. Such a great day out and it’s only 45 minutes south of Perth.
Rockingham is very accessible to travellers as it is linked to the Transperth network. It has regular bus and train departures so it makes for an easy day trip, even for those that don't have a car.
There are plenty of action-packed activities to get your heart racing on the waters around Rockingham, but nothing quite like taking to the skies to really get that adrenaline pumping. Skydive Australia are offing an incredible experience, so if you have ever thought about soaring through the sky, now is the time! They offer tandem jumps taking in an incredible 360 degree view over the sparkling aqua ocean, the city of Rockingham and the Shoalwater Island before landing on the beach.