Rockingham

How to get to Rockingham foreshore?

You can drive there and it's 45 minutes' drive from Perth CBD. Navigating your way to Rockingham Foreshore from Perth CBD, or as our North American mates call it, Perth Downtown, is a piece of cake. So, assuming you've got your accommodation booked in the heart of Perth, here's the lowdown on how to reach the stunning Rockingham Foreshore using public transport.

Head to the Perth Underground Station and go straight to Platform 2. All trains to Rockingham Train Station leave from this platform on the Mandurah Line. Check the current train times on the Transperth Mandurah Line timetable before you go. Once you arrive, catch Bus 555 right outside the station. This shuttle takes you straight to the Rockingham Foreshore. You can plan your bus ride using the Transperth Route 555 timetable. 

The most straightforward method to organise your public transport route in Perth is by utilising the TransPerth Journey Planner. 

Cape Peron & Penguin Island

Located at the tip of the rugged Shoalwater peninsula, Cape Peron is a wild and captivating sanctuary defined by massive limestone cliffs, hidden coves, and crystal-clear ocean waters. Walking along the clifftop trails or stepping down into the secluded sandy bays gives you panoramic views of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, where wild bottlenose dolphins are frequently seen swimming just offshore. The area is a haven for exploring because the shallow reefs and rugged rock formations are perfect for coastal beach walking and spotting local marine life.

Just a short distance from the cape lies the famous Penguin Island, accessible via a quick five-minute ferry ride from the nearby Shoalwater foreshore. As the name suggests, this unique conservation island is home to a wild colony of little penguins alongside massive groups of nesting sea birds and resting Australian sea lions. Combining the raw, windswept cliffs of Cape Peron with a boat cruise or a ferry ride to see the penguins makes this entire coastal precinct one of the most rewarding day trips just south of Perth

How to Get to Cape Peron

If you are starting your journey from the Rockingham Foreshore, you have a few excellent options to travel down the peninsula depending on your pace and style.

For those who love a scenic walk, you can follow the continuous coastal pathways all the way from the foreshore to the cape. This trek takes about an hour and twenty minutes, offering a great coastal workout with beautiful, uninterrupted views of the ocean along the way.

If you are short on time or carrying heavy gear, driving your vehicle is incredibly straightforward. It is a mere ten-minute run down the main road, and you will find ample public parking waiting for you right at the Cape Peron headland.

For the ultimate balance between speed and sightseeing, you can zip over on a shared e-scooter. This allows you to glide effortlessly along the scenic boardwalks and sea lanes without breaking a sweat. Purple Beam E-scooters are frequently available for hire right near the Palm Beach Jetty at the Rockingham Foreshore. You can easily unlock a ride using the app, ensuring you wear the bluetooth-locked helmet and adhere to the local path speed limits while exploring.