Rockingham
Australia · State of Western AustraliaAU
City in Western Australia
Rockingham is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 47 km south-south-west of the city centre. It acts as the primary centre for the City of Rockingham. It has a beachside location at Mangles Bay, the southern extremity of Cockburn Sound. To its north stretches the maritime and resource-industry installations of Kwinana and Henderson. Offshore to the north-west is Australia's largest naval fleet and submarine base, Garden Island, connected to the mainland by an all-weather causeway. To the west and south lies the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 15,312
- Coordinates
- -32.277, 115.730
- Timezone
- Australia/Perth
- Elevation
- 8 m
Overview of Rockingham
Rockingham — a low-key town in State of Western Australia, Australia — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 15,312. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are adventure, water sports and nature. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Rockingham
Adventure in Rockingham
(2)Our data lists Parachute and Skydiving as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Rockingham.
Water Sports in Rockingham
(2)Our data lists Snorkeling and Water Sports as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Rockingham.
Nature in Rockingham
(1)Rockingham's nature entries include Geological Formations. Everything listed here comes from what Rockingham is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Rockingham
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Rockingham are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching State of Western Australia. Time zone: Australia/Perth.
Similar destinations
Places near Rockingham that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rockingham known for?
- Rockingham, in State of Western Australia, Australia, is best known for adventure, water sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 15,312 residents.
- What can you do in Rockingham?
- Recorded activities in Rockingham include Parachute, Skydiving, Snorkeling, Water Sports and Geological Formations. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Rockingham?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Rockingham located?
- Rockingham is located in State of Western Australia, Australia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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