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Rockingham is a seaside resort suburb of Perth located on Mangles Bay. Rockingham is the site of the first permanent European settlement in Western Australia.

There is a nearby Naval Support Facility at Garden Island which was established in the 1970s. Despite being a commuter suburb of Perth it has a lovely cosmopolitan village atmosphere and retains a somewhat relaxed beachside character.

Rockingham's slogan is 'Your Aquatic Playground', and it certainly lives up to this claim. Go snorkeling, sailing, or surfing at the beautiful beaches, or try the jetties for fishing and crabbing. Rockingham has a number of beaches safe for children.

One great attraction is taking the ferry out to nearby Penguin Island to see the gorgeous fairy penguins close up; then visit the interpretive centre to gain an understanding of the diminutive birds.

Today Rockingham has ample shops for shopping enthusiasts, plenty of restaurants, cafes and pubs, and a selection of accommodation from resorts to caravan parks.

Things to do

• Rockingham Museum - an interesting folk museum
• Take the ferry across to Penguin Island to see the penguin colony
• Visit the Penguin Island Interpretive Centre
• Seal Island - home to a colony of seals
• Rockingham Heritage Trails - 23 Heritage sites in the Rockingham-Kwinana area
• Rockingham-Jarrahdale Heritage Trail - follow the old railway
• Jump aboard the Rockingham Dolphin Cruise boat - swim with a wild dolphin
• Visit the Peel and Baldivis Estate wineries, grab a bottle and a picnic lunch
• Boat and yacht along Rockingham's sheltered beaches
• Scuba Dive Point Peron
• Rockingham Market
• Churchill Park & Bell Park

Getting There

• Rockingham is located 47km South of Perth
• Mandurah is approximately 30.0 kilometres to the S
• Fremantle is approximately 30.0 kilometres to the N
• Serpentine is approximately 35.0 kilometres to the E