Attractions
The new Rockingham Visitors Centre is just on the other side of the Village Green with all the up-to-date information on what to do in and around Rockingham. The fantastic team there can answer any questions they know all that there is to know about Rockingham.
We have put together our favourite things to see and do.
Natural Attractions
Rockingham is known as the aquatic playground, as the variety of water based activities is bountiful. Shoalwater Island Marine Park and West Coast Dive Park in Warnbro Sound are well worth a look.
Sailing
The Cruising Yacht Club OF WA hosts the annual Cockburn Sound Regatta. Our accommodation is affordable and is very close to this event.
Local War History
You can discover so much by reading the information plaques at Naval Memorial Park on the corner of Rockingham Beach Rd and Governer Rd. It is dedicated to the memory of HMAS Perth and all who lost so much. Also discover the hidden gun sites from 1942 at the Shoalwater Island Marine Park.
Shopping in Rockingham
There are lots of shopping options. The boutique or street shopping is mainly along the beach front where there is a huge variety of restaurants and coffee shops.
Rockingham Shopping Centre is on the corner of Council Ave and Read Streets. This is where the major retail outlets are including Target, Coles, Kmart and Woolworth’s. If a movie is your thing on a hot or wet day then this is where you will find the 8 screen Ace Cinema Complex with the Cine Gold Lounge.
Rotary Sunday Market
If you love markets and a bargain then the Rockingham Rotary Market is on across the road every Sunday morning at the Village Green carpark number 19 Kent Street. Afterwards please come and enjoy breakfast or coffee and cake at Cafe Clipper.
The Golf Coast
We are in a fantastic location to stay while enjoy the surrounding golf courses, including Secret Harbour Golf Links, Meadow Springs Golf and Country Club, Kwinana Golf Club and Rockingham Golf Clubs.
Sky Diving in Rockingham
If a free falling adventure with the most amazing blue water views incorporating Cockburn Sound, Shoalwater Bay, and the Indian Ocean is for you and your friends then pack your bag and Go-Pro and stay in our accommodation. We have 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom suites that sleep a maximum of 6 guests. This works out to be very cheap accommodation. Don’t forget to order an ‘early bird breakfast’ before heading off to the office of Skydive Rockingham if you have the 6.30 am meeting time to leave to the Jandakot Airport.
Kite Surfing in Rockingham
The conditions for kite surfing are idea at Safety Bay, It is one of Western Australia’s premiere kite surfing locations. The shallow waters, few waves and an almost constant breeze make this area an ideal location to participate in this sport. Hotel Clipper in has been a proud sponsor of the Hydrofoil Pro Tour.
Transport
The train from Perth is reliable, easy and quick. There are buses that connect with train arrivals both which have stops in close proximity of Hotel Clipper. CLICK on the link to transperth http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Journey-Planner
