Rockingham
is located only 40 minutes south of Perth, Western Australia right
on the coast. Rockingham is a popular tourist destination with its
beautiful expanses of safe beaches, water sports, and environmental
parks. The city fronts onto the sheltered waters of Cockburn Sound.
Garden Island, Penguin Island and Seal Island are very close by
and provide excellent day trips to see the wildlife on and surrounding
the islands.. Rockingham is known as "Your Aquatic Playground",
and a whole host of water related activities are available in a
relaxed holiday atmosphere with fun and excitement for everyone
There
is so much to see and do within walking distance of each residence:
•The
café strip boasts several restaurants and coffee shops where you
can partake in a cuppa, a light snack or a sumptuous dinner.
•Swim with the Dolphins or go Dolphin watching. Tours regularly
leave from the Cruising Yacht Club.
•Enjoy the balmy days or our fantastic sunsets while walking or
cycling along the beach or boardwalk.
•Great fishing off the nearby jetties and through available boat
charters.
•Enjoy Beach Volleyball during the summer months.
•Have a picnic or BBQ at the lush parks and playgrounds just metres
away.
•Across the road (Kent Street) is the Rockingham Tourist Bureau
where you can book tours and shop for souvenirs.
•Nearby Rockingham Museum depicts Rockingham history in detail.
•Surf Cats available for hire.
•Scuba Diving beginner and advanced courses on the beach
•Vacation Swimming classes run at Palm Beach during the school holidays.
•A local supermarket and many specialty stores for your shopping
convenience.
•And much more.
A little
further away, but still within a short drive are:
•Internationally
acclaimed Golf courses.
•Penguin Island and Seal Island tours on a glass bottom boat.
•Wildlife Park and farm visits let you experience the local and
Australian fauna and flora.
•Wineries to taste the best wines Baldivis has to offer.
Click
here to have a look at some photos of the surrounding area
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