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Rockingham Visitor Centre
19 Kent Street, Rockingham WA 6168
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Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, together with its island nature reserves, encompasses over 6,000 hectares and stretches from Garden Island’s causeway to the southern tip of Becher Point. Here, you can add diving, snorkelling, swimming with dolphins, kayaking and wildlife cruises to your itinerary.
As well as being one of Western Australia’s most important protected marine areas, the locality has extensive cultural significance to the Noongar people of the region. In the Dreaming, the park’s Penguin Island was part of a giant crocodile called Yondok who was torn apart in a fight with Waugal, the Rainbow Serpent.
Within this pristine habitat of shallow lagoons and rocky shores are dolphins, sea lions and penguins and many species of seabirds. If you spot a sea lion lounging on the shores of Penguin and Seal Island, chances are it’s a male resting up after foraging for squid, lobster, crabs and fish.
Penguin Island is perhaps the park’s most well-known destination. The entire island is only 12.5 hectares in size and, at just 600 metres o Mersey Point, is easily accessed by Perth Wildlife Encounters‘ hourly return ferry service.
Visitors are attracted by the safe, sandy beaches and the island’s most famous inhabitants: the penguins. The smallest of all penguins, Little Penguins are the only species to live permanently in Australian waters and are also referred to as Blue or Fairy Penguins. They are most highly adapted birds in the marine environment; their wings have evolved into flippers and their feathers are water-resistant.
19 Kent Street, Rockingham WA 6168
Weekdays:
Weekends:
(08) 9592 3464
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We acknowledge the Noongar people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the City stands.
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From where to have a BBQ to where to buy local produce for your picnic, we've got you covered.
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Looking for information about public facilities in the Rockingham area? Find it here!
From catering and car rentals to restaurants and cafes to – it’s easy to support local in Rockingham!
Find information about transport options and parking to, in and around the City of Rockingham.
From Visitor Centre opening times to how to get to Penguin Island, we’ve got the answers to your questions!
For a cosy holiday, a bed & breakfast is the place to be! Browse our range of B&Bs throughout the region.
Fully furnished apartments perfect for both leisure and business, with hotel like amenities.
Plan the ultimate getaway in Rockingham with an array of holiday homes to choose from.
Need a staycation? From day spas to yoga, find something to help you unwind.
Celebrate with family, dine out on date night or simply grab a coffee with friends by the beach.
Find some of the best bars and pubs South of the River right here in Rockingham.
Visit one of the many wineries and breweries in the Rockingham region.
From where to have a BBQ to where to buy local produce for your picnic, we've got you covered.
Planning a conference or exhibition? Why not hold it right next to the beautiful WA coastline?
Make your special day magical with beautiful outdoor and indoor venues to suit every occasion.
Looking for information about public facilities in the Rockingham area? Find it here!
From catering and car rentals to restaurants and cafes to – it’s easy to support local in Rockingham!
Find information about transport options and parking to, in and around the City of Rockingham.
From Visitor Centre opening times to how to get to Penguin Island, we’ve got the answers to your questions!
For a cosy holiday, a bed & breakfast is the place to be! Browse our range of B&Bs throughout the region.
Fully furnished apartments perfect for both leisure and business, with hotel like amenities.
Plan the ultimate getaway in Rockingham with an array of holiday homes to choose from.
Need a staycation? From day spas to yoga, find something to help you unwind.
Celebrate with family, dine out on date night or simply grab a coffee with friends by the beach.
Find some of the best bars and pubs South of the River right here in Rockingham.
Visit one of the many wineries and breweries in the Rockingham region.
From where to have a BBQ to where to buy local produce for your picnic, we've got you covered.
Planning a conference or exhibition? Why not hold it right next to the beautiful WA coastline?
Make your special day magical with beautiful outdoor and indoor venues to suit every occasion.
Looking for information about public facilities in the Rockingham area? Find it here!
From catering and car rentals to restaurants and cafes to – it’s easy to support local in Rockingham!
Find information about transport options and parking to, in and around the City of Rockingham.
From Visitor Centre opening times to how to get to Penguin Island, we’ve got the answers to your questions!
For a cosy holiday, a bed & breakfast is the place to be! Browse our range of B&Bs throughout the region.
Fully furnished apartments perfect for both leisure and business, with hotel like amenities.
Plan the ultimate getaway in Rockingham with an array of holiday homes to choose from.
Need a staycation? From day spas to yoga, find something to help you unwind.
Celebrate with family, dine out on date night or simply grab a coffee with friends by the beach.
Find some of the best bars and pubs South of the River right here in Rockingham.
Visit one of the many wineries and breweries in the Rockingham region.
From where to have a BBQ to where to buy local produce for your picnic, we've got you covered.
Planning a conference or exhibition? Why not hold it right next to the beautiful WA coastline?
Make your special day magical with beautiful outdoor and indoor venues to suit every occasion.
Looking for information about public facilities in the Rockingham area? Find it here!
From catering and car rentals to restaurants and cafes to – it’s easy to support local in Rockingham!
Find information about transport options and parking to, in and around the City of Rockingham.
From Visitor Centre opening times to how to get to Penguin Island, we’ve got the answers to your questions!
For a cosy holiday, a bed & breakfast is the place to be! Browse our range of B&Bs throughout the region.
Fully furnished apartments perfect for both leisure and business, with hotel like amenities.
Plan the ultimate getaway in Rockingham with an array of holiday homes to choose from.
Need a staycation? From day spas to yoga, find something to help you unwind.
Celebrate with family, dine out on date night or simply grab a coffee with friends by the beach.
Find some of the best bars and pubs South of the River right here in Rockingham.
Visit one of the many wineries and breweries in the Rockingham region.
From where to have a BBQ to where to buy local produce for your picnic, we've got you covered.