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ROCKINGHAM
ROCKINGHAM BEACH
GETTING AROUND
Located 45 minutes south of
Perth City by car, hire a car
and drive or take the train
following the Mandurah line.
Once you arrive, get around
easily with the assistance
of frequent buses. Bus route
555 (Rockingham Shuttle)
will take you directly to the
foreshore.
ROCKINGHAM /
MOORIBIRRDUP
Dive into aquatic adventure and
seaside serenity in Rockingham.
With 37km of spectacular coastline,
this vibrant town is one of Western
Australia’s most beloved holiday
destinations. From turquoise waters
and long white-sand beaches to
secluded islands, lakes, and marine
parks, it’s a paradise for anyone
drawn to the water. Glide across
the ocean by boat, kayak, SUP, or
surfboard, and don’t be surprised if
playful dolphins join the fun.
The Rockingham Foreshore is the
beating heart of coastal life. Hire a
SUP at Rockingham Beach, or follow
the 19km Foreshore Flow trail on an
e-scooter from Rockingham to Port
Kennedy, where sweeping ocean
views unfold over Cockburn and
Warnbro Sounds. The route passes
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park,
with glimpses of Penguin Island,
while 昀椀shing from Val Street Jetty
or relaxing on the colourful beach
loungers offers slower-paced
pleasures. For adrenaline, join Jet
Ski Tours Perth to speed across
Cockburn Sound before catching a
spectacular sunset.
Just south, Palm Beach offers
calm, glassy waters and is Perth’s
only north-facing beach, it’s
a family favourite for safe
swimming and relaxed picnics.
For underwater explorers, the
Churchill Park Dive Trail lies just 60
metres offshore. Sunken planes,
small wrecks, a tyre reef, and
even a chicken coop are now
encrusted with corals and sponges,
home to sea horses, eels, and sea
stars. Beginners and experienced
divers alike can join tours with
Scubanautics Diving Academy.
Nearby, Warnbro Sound’s West
Coast Dive Park is another highlight.
Certi昀椀ed divers can explore the
Saxon Ranger wreck, a trawler
purpose-sunk in 2005, which is the
昀椀rst of its kind in WA.
Back on land, Rockingham’s
dining scene brims with 昀氀avour.
Enjoy coffee and breakfast at
Chandlers Kitchen or seaside
dining at The Knock Restaurant. For
dinner, Latitude 32 serves seafood
and steaks, while Rústico Tapas &
Wine Bar buzzes with Spanish
dishes and sangria. In nearby
Safety Bay, Azacca Kitchen delights
with bold dishes and craft beer,
while Martini + Co offers a stylish
menu and standout cocktails in the
Syren Street entertainment precinct.
For family fun, visit Perth
Wake Park for wakeboarding
lessons and challenges, then
splash into Perth Aqua Park, a
massive 昀氀oating playground
with over 100 interconnected
obstacles for all ages.
IN CULTURE TOURS, ROCKINGHAM
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