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Rockingham,Western Australia, Australia

Rockingham is a City in its own right and is situated approximately 45 Kilometers South from Perth.  It has increased in size over the last few years to support a continual growing population of 87,000.  Rockingham has been very popular for many years as a wonderful place to come for the whole family to swim, fish, dive and picnic on its wonderful foreshores and white sandy beaches.

It has many offshore islands adding to its attractions.  In fact you can walk across to Penguin Island early in the morning and visit the penguins and walk back by lunchtime before the tide comes in.  Or if you would prefer you can take the ferry over and walk around the island and return by ferry.

We also have quite a large shopping centre full of the normal shops, cinemas and sporting facilities. You could enjoy a leisurely ride on horseback or play either ten pin bowls or lawn bowls.

The council has done a wonderful job on the foreshore with playgrounds and loads of picnic areas with barbecues for the public to use.

Plus we now have joined the many towns with high rise buildings with great restaurants to cater to your culinary delights.

Rockingham also has a history, as being used for a port to ship the Sandalwood overseas. In fact during the WW11 troops were stationed along our beautiful coastline. Nearby Garden Island was used by our armed forces.   We now have a bridge going over to the island and are used as the HMAS Sterling fleet base.

Rockingham is probably known by most of the locals as an Aquatic Playground.  This is mainly because of the relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to enjoy its coastline for both boating and fishing enthusiasts.

We also have several Caravan Parks, Motels, and great accommodation facilities.