Tourist attractions

Take the ferry out to nearby Penguin Islandopens in a new windowopens in a new window to explore the island's hidden wonders and spectacular snorkelling spots.

Visit Perth Wildlife Encountersopens in a new windowopens in a new window for ferry times and other cruise options, including swimming with wild dolphins and snorkelling with sea lions.

For those who prefer to stay on the water, the Shoalwater Islands Marine Parkopens in a new windowopens in a new window is great for kayaking and wildlife watching. Why not book a tour with Capricorn Seakayakingopens in a new windowopens in a new window or Rivergods Kayak Adventuresopens in a new windowopens in a new window to learn some local knowledge along the way about our protected marine park, with our local sea lions known to pay a visit on tour.

Rockingham is also home to some of the oldest living life forms on earth known as the thrombolites, located in Lake Richmond with a walking trail that loops around the lake. 

In Safety Bay, kite surfer fanatics flock to the world-class kitesurfing destination, The Pond. Its consistent
winds and mirror-like flat water makes for the best conditions. If you're new to the sport, or in need of equipment, Seabreeze Kitesurf Schoolopens in a new windowopens in a new window, WA Surfopens in a new windowopens in a new window and Soulkite Australiaopens in a new windowopens in a new window can assist with lessons and gear.

Rockingham is also proud to be home to WA's only cable ski park, Perth Wake Parkopens in a new windowopens in a new window. Also located here is 
Perth Aqua Parkopens in a new windowopens in a new window, a seasonal giant inflatable obstacle course offering a fun day for the whole family.

Jet ski tours and experiences are available within Cockburn Sound and the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and can be booked via Jet Ski Tours Perthopens in a new windowopens in a new window.  

You will find the following major beaches along our 37 kilometres of coastline:

• Rockingham Beach – safe, calm, north-facing beach ideal for families.
• Palm Beach – safe, calm, north-facing beach ideal for families.
• Mangles Bay/Point Peron – ideal for swimming, kayaking/stand up paddle boarding and snorkelling.
• Safety Bay/Shoalwater – popular for fishing, swimming, kayaking/stand up paddle boarding and windsports. “The Pond” is a world-renowned location for windsports.
• Waikiki/Warnbro Beach – popular for fishing and swimming. Ideal for families.
• Port Kennedy Beach – popular for swimming and fishing.
• Secret Harbour Beach – popular for fishing and surfing. Patrolled in summeropens in a new windowopens in a new window, ideal for families.
• Golden Bay Beach – popular fishing beach.
• Singleton Beach – popular surfing and fishing beach.

Swimming pontoons can be found at the following locations:

Cockburn Sound

• Palm Beach Foreshore (Fisher Street and the Esplanade)
• Rockingham Foreshore (Railway Terrace)
• Rockingham Foreshore (Flinders Lane)

Warnbro Sound

• Waikiki Foreshore (Safety Bay/Malibu Road)

Pontoons are deployed in the last week of November and removed at the end of March each year.

Home to a number of breweries and a winery, Rockingham offers plenty of opportunities to indulge in local produce. Sample the funky eats and local brew at Azacca Kitchenopens in a new windowopens in a new window in Shoalwater.

For those ready to enjoy the inner suburbs of Baldivis and Karnup, look no further than our renowned winery, Peel Estate Winesopens in a new windowopens in a new window. Enjoy a cellar door wine tasting overlooking the working winery or book a private experience in the estate's private cellar surrounded by barrels and cellared wines. Guests are also encouraged to BYO picnic to enjoy on the grounds with barbecue facilities and a small number of picnic tables available. 

Rockingham Centre

Rockingham has a range of shopping centres spread throughout the region that are easy to find and located on major roads. Rockingham Centreopens in a new windowopens in a new window is on the corner of Council Ave and Read St and is the largest shopping complex in the region with over 200 specialty stores and fours major retail outlets including Target and Kmart.

Syren Street is the premier alfresco dining and entertainment precinct home to a diverse collection of restaurants open until late every evening. Whether you’re after exciting international flavours, traditional beer garden fare, a steak dinner experience or just chasing some quick, cheap eats, you’ll find the culinary experience you’re searching for on Syren Street, including new additions Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co, 2 Fat Indians and Wara Sushi. 

The centre also includes an eight-screen Ace Cinema Complexopens in a new windowopens in a new window with Cine Gold Lounge, plus interactive virtual entertainment at iPlayopens in a new windowopens in a new window. Hey Caddyopens in a new windowopens in a new window is the hottest new spot for indoor mini golf in Rockingham and additionally features X-Golfopens in a new windowopens in a new window, offering state-of-the-art golf simulators for a golfing experience like no other. 

Other shopping centres:

• Stockland Baldivisopens in a new windowopens in a new window
• Secret Harbour Squareopens in a new windowopens in a new window
• Warnbro Centreopens in a new windowopens in a new window

Rockingham and surrounds is a paradise for avid golfers, home to three world-class courses. Leveraging
the City's natural splendour, the courses' designs mean there are sweeping views to enjoy as you make
your way around the holes. 

Check out our range of courses:

• Rockingham Golf Clubopens in a new windowopens in a new window
• Secret Harbour Golf Linksopens in a new windowopens in a new window
• Links Kennedy Bayopens in a new windowopens in a new window

Rockingham Arts Centre

This state-of-the-art community facility's primary aim is to facilitate Rockingham's art groups. Hireable spaces include a multi-purpose room, gallery, and studio. Community group Friends of the Rockingham Arts Centre operates a ceramic studio out of the facility and the Rockingham Writers Centre meets here. You can also embark on a public art walking trail around Rockingham. For more information on exhibitions, events and hiring spaces within this facility, contact the Arts Centre.

• Rockingham Arts Centre
  • Kent Street, Rockingham WA 6168
  • Phone: 9527 0734
  • Email: customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au
  • Opening hours: 10am-3pm, Monday to Friday

Rockingham Historical Society and Museum

The museum has an interesting collection of memorabilia from our early days, plus costume displays. The displays cover many aspects of our local history, and are changed periodically.

Researchers, students and general public are welcome, visit the Rockingham Museumopens in a new windowopens in a new window for information on opening times.

We host a wide range of events for all ages throughout the year. Notable events to keep an eye out for include:

1. Castaways Sculpture Awards (26 October till 3 November 2024)
2. Symphony on the Green & Performance in the Park (22 and 23 February 2025)
3. Rockingham Beach Cup (returning to Rockingham Foreshore in 2025)

Check out our What's On Calendar to find out what's coming up.