A must-do activity in Rockingham is swimming alongside wild bottlenose dolphins. There are hundreds of resident dolphins that the Perth Wildlife Encounters team have come to know, and once the boat is surrounded by these majestic mammals, just mask up and jump right in. Your guide will brief you on how to swim respectfully alongside these beautiful animals.
Stretch out along the pristine white sands of Rockingham’s world-class beaches, without the crowds. Many bays are surrounded by lush, tree-lined parks and are north facing, offering wind protection for the calmest, crystal waters. The well protected and conveniently located Palm Beach and Rockingham Beach are top family hangouts, while other slices of paradise to discover include Mangles Bay, Penguin Island and the glorious bays at Point Peron.
A few minutes’ drive from the foreshore will bring you to Point Peron, a popular cape with rugged limestone cliffs and protected bays perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Walk along the Lookout Bridge and admire panoramic views of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and come back at golden hour to watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Rockingham foreshore’s Churchill Park is a lush and shady spot to throw down a picnic rug and tuck into crispy fish and chips. Pop across the road and order fresh fish and a generous serve of hot chips from one of several local options. Afterwards have a dip in the calm waters of Cockburn Sound.
If you consider yourself an adrenaline junkie, Rockingham is the destination for you. Jump out of a plane and marvel at the ocean with Skydive Australia, book a jetpack, flyboard, hoverboard or jetbike experience with Jet Pack Perth, speed around on a jet ski with Jet Ski Tours Perth or try wakeboarding at Perth Wake Park. The adventure is yours.
