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VISITOR GUIDE FAMILY • ADVENTURES • NATURE • EXPERIENCES
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CONTENTS
6 An Eventful City
8 The Must-Do List
10 Coastal Capers
14 Ocean Riders
16 Float Your Boat
19 Wild About Nature
22 Maps of Rockingham
24 Weekend Breaks
28 Fair Play
30 Meet, Eat, Repeat HPV Rustico
34 May the Force Be With You
36 Parks and Recreation
38 Wine & Beer Trail
42 Stay a While
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AN
EVENTFUL
CITY
EVENTS BOTH CELEBRATE of such a fulsome experience as across the waters of the bay.
the Perth Symphony Orchestra
A COMMUNITY AND
will stay in your mind long after Channel 7 Rockingham Beach
ARE CREATED BY A the last chord disappears. As well Cup Carnival
COMMUNITY. HERE as the stage entertainment, there Organised every November by
IN ROCKINGHAM are loads of family-friendly free the Rotary Club of Palm Beach,
INSPIRATION IS CLOSE activities plus some of the city’s this iconic event combines two of
best food and drink vendors. Western Australia’s most beloved
AT HAND; THE REGION’S pastimes; a day at the races and
EVENTS REFLECT ITS Rockingham Long Table Lunch a day at the beach.
BEACHES, CULTURE, FINE on the Beach It’s unknown who first thought
PRODUCE FROM THE A culinary collaboration from to showcase Rockingham’s
Rockingham businesses natural coastal beauty and WA’s
LAND AND SEA, AND THE
combining locally sourced thoroughbred racing industry by
EXCITEMENT OF SPORTS produce, premium wines and putting them side by side, but
THAT THRILL ALL AGES. entertainment, this luncheon is thundering hooves, white sands
truly a celebration of Rockingham. and seaside spirit make this event
Held on the third Saturday a blockbuster.
Here are Rockingham’s hand- in March, the Long Table Lunch The choices are yours: take your
picked events: commences around noon. VIPs experience to the next level in one of
Symphony on the Green and ticketed guests drift into an the ticketed beach-side hospitality
Each February, the Village Green exclusive seaside marquee to be packages, or enjoy a full weekend
on Flinders Lane is transformed served chilled drinks and canapes of free family entertainment at the
by the majestic sounds of the while the pre-show entertainment Rockingham Beach Cup Carnival,
Perth Symphony Orchestra as sets the tone for what’s to come. a vibrant community festival held
the rapt audience is treated to Local and national entertainers adjacent to the beach racing in
orchestra classics, film tunes, rock are on hand to enhance the Churchill Park.
hits and musical theatre anthems. ambience, and many a guest has The Rockingham Beach Cup
You don’t even need a ticket been known to slip off their shoes is Australia’s only beach-side
– just put together a picnic and enjoy the sand between their racing event and, in typical racing
and sit under the stars for this toes as the sound of clinking wine style, ladies line up for the popular
spectacular free event. The treat glasses and soft chatter drifts Fashions on the Foreshore on
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Sunday afternoon.
Castaways Sculpture Awards
Celebrating artistic innovation
and environmental awareness,
The City of Rockingham’s
Castaways Sculpture Awards are
Rockingham’s signature arts and
culture event.
The outdoor foreshore
exhibition features artworks
from Western Australian artists
created from recycled and
repurposed materials.
As well as widening awareness
of our environment and issues
around recycling, Castaways
gives these artists a vehicle to
showcase their abilities to the
thousands who attend the event
every year.
New Year’s Eve Australia Day foreshore event with fireworks
Each year, thousands of residents Celebrations begin after the over Churchill Park. Live
and visitors celebrate the arrival new citizens ceremony at the performances from the main
of the New Year beside the sea. Gary Holland Community Centre stage, a fun drumming circle,
Crowds begin flocking to the and continue throughout the free children’s activities and food
foreshore in the early afternoon, day, culminating in a fantastic trucks are all part of the fun.
enjoying the food trucks and
listening to the live entertainment
as they settle in for the evening
ahead.
Local performers take over
the centre stage as the evening
progresses, and the line-
up culminates in a headline
performance by a national act.
GOOD TIMES
At the countdowns, children and The City of
adults alike gaze skywards as Rockingham
knows how to
the night above Churchill Park throw a good
explodes with fireworks at 9pm party, whether
it’s on Australia
and then again at midnight. Day or
New Year’s Eve.
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WA Premier Mark McGowan is a
proud Rockingham resident having
TOP
lived in the area for almost 30
years and these are his top places
to visit in the City of Rockingham.
MARKS
PREMIER MARK MCGOWAN’S TOP 10
THINGS TO DO IN ROCKINGHAM
Lake Richmond
2 Wildlife and history encircle the lake – the
Noongar people camped here and used it for
food and drink. During WWI soldiers from Perth
camped and trained here before being sent
to Egypt. Watch the pelicans circle and land
1
from the lookout and take a leisurely one-hour
walk around the lake.
Shoalwater Islands
Marine Park
One of WA’s most important
marine protected areas,
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
and its associated island nature
reserves host an exceptional
diversity of marine dependent
fauna and flora within easy
reach of urban areas. The area
is also culturally important
to local Aboriginal people 4
5
who have a long history of
connection to the land and sea.
Swim with
Dolphins/
Perth Wildlife Palm Beach
Encounters Palm Beach
3 Led by guides who
have built rapport
is a safe,
calm, north-
with the dolphins facing beach in
Penguin Island over the years, who Rockingham, ideal
Penguin Island is blessed with will provide you for families. Beach
white sandy beaches with with a wet suit and access matting is installed to the
crystal clear water. Watch the snorkel gear for a west of the jetty between October
penguins feed, experience the comfortable time in and April, providing assistance for
Penguin and Sea Lion cruise, the water and a full many people, including people with
and view the nesting pelicans. briefing on how to disabilities, seniors, and parents
behave respectfully with prams to get from the main
and safely around footpath onto the sand.
the dolphins.
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7
Stand Up Paddle,
Canoe, Kayak
Get out on the water any
way you can as this is the
best vantage point. Take
advantage of the many local
operators who will show you
how to surf and paddle and
get personal satisfaction
while you enjoy a different
perspective of Rockingham.
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8
The Catalpa Memorial
Unveiled in 2005, the memorial at Rockingham City events and local
beach commemorates the Catalpa rescue, the businesses
famous escape of six Irish Fenian convicts from With an impressive events
Fremantle Prison in 1876 who were picked up calendar and activities to
off Rockingham on an American whaler, The suit all ages and lifestyles, be it
Catalpa. The memorial depicts six wild geese the Rockingham Cup, the Long
in flight, since exiled Irish soldiers were often Table Lunch or the Christmas Lights, the City of
referred to as ‘wild geese’. Rockingham is alive and inviting – check out the
City’s website to see what’s happening and plan
Churchill Park ahead for your adventure in Rockingham! Central
9 Churchill Park is a fabulous
place to spend the day relaxing
Block for a good coffee hit and other eateries and
local businesses along the Rockingham Foreshore
by the seaside. This grassy park are also not to be missed when visiting the City.
is situated by a sandy beach
and has children’s play areas, a
path along the foreshore, BBQs
and shady huts over picnic
tables. There are also plenty of
cafes and restaurants to enjoy
a meal or coffee.
10
Point Peron
Embark on a guided
full-day sea kayaking
adventure and look out
for dolphins, Australian
sea lions, penguins and Winner of the
sea birds. Feeling fit? Great Aussie Pie
Tackle Rockingham’s
Competition
version of Jacob’s
Ladder for some exercise
at Point Peron. Pinjarra Waroona Maddington Port Kennedy
Shop 6, 2 Peel 36 South West 1871 Albany 377 Warnbro
Street Highway Highway Sound Ave
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COASTAL
CAPERS
FOR FUN-FILLED DAYS IN THE SUN,
THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE TO SPEND
A LAZY HOLIDAY BY THE WATER.
A
quatic playground, coastal completed last summer, crowds to diners at the restaurants along
wonderland, seaside idyll have flocked to it, welcoming the Rockingham Beach Road, and
- however you describe improved facilities and revisiting with a new grassed amphitheatre
Rockingham, it’s the city everyone the city’s unique foreshore facing the beach, a lookout point
remembers for fun-filled days environment all over again. and an expanded boardwalk
under the sun. It’s the ideal destination to stroll with terracing to the sand, it’s
Rockingham has long been along the seaside, find a spot for the perfect enhancement for the
Western Australian’s first choice lunch under a shady tree, take the City’s numerous foreshore events
for ecotourism and aquatic family for a spin on the bicycles, and fairs.
adventures. It’s a very modern or just take a date for dinner There are now three main areas
beachside city where visitors can under the stars. The revitalised - Railway Terrace, a pedestrian-
immerse themselves in nature and design of the precinct opens it friendly shopping and eat street;
marine wildlife only half an hour
from Perth and its hinterland.
This place is truly where the
coast of WA comes to life, and
right now is the perfect time
to rediscover Rockingham. The
City’s beautiful foreshore has just
been revitalised in an amazing
way which brings together the
lovely seaside parks of Bell and
Churchill with the cafés and
eateries of Rockingham Beach
Road. It’s everything a coastal
destination should be; vibrant,
dynamic, accessible, and - most
of all - fun for all ages.
Ever since the first stage of
the new foreshore area was
10 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.authe Beach Plaza, Rockingham’s FAMILY FUN
new civic heart with recreational, Head to the City’s You don’t need to own a
boat to enjoy boating!
seaside parks and
cultural and heritage attractions; enjoy the laid-
and the Boardwalk, where timber back vibes which
locals take for
terraces connect to the beach. granted.
New trees provide shaded
areas for alfresco dining outside
the restaurants, while innovative,
interactive lighting displays
illuminate the night.
A new accessible Lookout and
Beach Bowl have been added, OCEAN WHALER DINGHYS
giving greater access to the $350 p/day $200 p/day Sec
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and the expansive stretches of (Plus Fuel) (Includes 25lt fuel)
Bell and Churchill Parks. Both
parks have plenty of tables and
BBQ facilities plus huge play
areas for kids, making them the RockinghamBoatHire
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The Rockingham area is an aquatic playground,
lighting, the area transforms
what better way to enjoy it than being amongst it.
into a lively place ideal for
| ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 11DAY TRIPPIN’ Only 30 minutes
drive from Perth’s CBD, the City
of Rockingham has safe, shallow
swimming spots to enjoy as well
as surf and windsurfing beaches.
Below, make sure you leave time
for a feed at one of the City’s many
cafes and restaurants.
experiencing markets and events.
The new Boardwalk has shaded
timber landings, colourful lounge
seating, a rope net climbing frame
and a shaded concrete slide with
soft-fall surrounds and climbing
wall handles.
Possibly the best place for
a photo opportunity here is
the Lookout with its stunning
180-degree panoramic view of
Rockingham Beach. It’s home
to the well-known anchor, stone
and log which have been part
of Rockingham’s foreshore for
generations, and it’s the perfect
vantage point to watch all the exploring Rockingham’s beaches, young children with a fully enclosed
skydives, flyboarding or jetpack feeling the sun on their backs and waterslide. The Rockingham Pool
fun that’s happening in front of the sand between their toes. on Council Avenue features an
you on the beach. For safe, shallow water excellent 50m outdoor pool and
Getting here – and getting swimming and sandy beaches, often has inflatable play equipment
around once you’ve arrived – Rockingham Beach, Palm Beach, for children.
couldn’t be easier. By freeway or Safety Bay, Shoalwater, Warnbro For first-time visitors, the
a fast, major rail link, Rockingham and Port Kennedy are highly City’s official visitor map from
is only 30 minutes south of Perth recommended. Rockingham Visitor Centre is
and frequent bus routes connect Singleton Beach and Golden highly recommended. Even if
the seaside city’s heart with its Bay are unpatrolled beaches you think you know Rockingham,
railway station and key nodes. excellent for surfing and the map is packed full of the
Hiring a car here can be windsurfing. The beach at Secret latest local attractions and
excellent value for money, Harbour is patrolled during accommodation, plus advertisers
particularly if you go with a well- summer. Always swim between often add in special discounts
established business like Ambrose the flags, and if you are unsure of and offers, so do check it out.
Car Hire. As locals, they’ll always your ability, don’t swim alone. If you’re seeking to reconnect
give the right advice and they Patrolled pools provide an with family, rediscover nature or
offer baby seats, unlimited alternative option and the Aqua find new adventures it’s all here in
kilometres, plus special rates on Jetty at Warnbro has a 50m one amazing coastal destination,
utes and vans. heated outdoor pool, a heated 25m so don’t wait any longer to
Most visitors simply love indoor pool and a lagoon pool for rediscover Rockingham!
12 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.auLULUS CAFÉ is situated on the Rockingham Foreshore. We are a family-friendly and dog-friendly café. Well known for our quality of food, generous portions and great coffee. We have an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. We are a welcoming and friendly café supported by a team of highly trained staff with great customer service. Breakfast and Lunch are served all day. Opening Hours: Mon ~ Sun from 6:30am to 3:00pm 15 Rockingham Beach Rd, Rockingham WA 6168 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 13
OCEAN RIDERS
IF YOU TRY NOTHING ELSE, WHY NOT GET ON TOP OF THE OCEAN WAVES?
THESE HUSBAND AND WIFE WATER TEAMS ARE THE GO-TO FOR IT ALL.
R
ick Maxwell admits three-hour package for a birthday programs, weekend lessons and
he fell in love with party. The popularity of paddle- coaching for all ages.
SUPing on his boarding has exploded in recent “My biggest stoke is to watch
honeymoon in Hawaii. years and I asked Rick if he could young people make progress in
“My bride Megan pin down why. their surfing journey,” he says.
and I were in Kauai and we “Everyone who books Sonya and Jason Lewis reckon
were introduced to this historic seems really keen and says it’s they eat, sleep and breathe
Hawaiian sport of stand-up something they’ve been wanting kitesurfing. Their company,
paddling. Then, I found out it was to give a go – like it’s a bucket WA Surf (formerly West Oz
one of the most effective core list thing! ‘If you can walk on Kiteboarding), has been riding
strengthening water workouts. a footpath you can stand up and teaching since 1999 and
I love the different levels of paddle’, is my mantra. SUPing is their experience shows.
activity you can enjoy – like yoga, good for you on all levels – mind, They are fully internationally
cruising, surfing, and even racing. body and soul,” he grins. accredited and hold permits to
I liken SUPing to riding a bike.” Another husband and wife teach kiteboarding in the beautiful
Early Polynesian surfers used team, Aaron and Leigh Reddall, Safety Bay and Shoalwater
slabs of wood for boards, and are Salt and Mantra, a business Marine Park areas. Crystal clear
often stood upright while using a which combines their twin waters, cross-shore breezes,
large paddle to propel themselves passions of surfing and yoga. no boats or obstacles, shallow
out into the waves. In the 1930s Through their surf lessons sandbars and surrounding islands
the father of modern surfing, and education programs, yoga all provide chop-protected
Duke Kahanamoku, rode the workshops and surf and yoga water to allow students to enjoy
waves of Waikiki on a SUP which retreats, the couple help people tuition in this location in any wind
helped to introduce the novel make healthy, life-long habits which direction.
sport to surfers around the globe. feed into all areas of their lives. “We operate in the best
Rick is the chief guide at WASUP, “We want to create location in the world,” says
his Rockingham lesson and hire opportunities for others to Jason.“We have taught
SUP business. The day I met him experience the stoke of surfing, thousands of kiteboarders over
and Megan they were preparing one the grounding of yoga and the the years and really enjoy it when
of their party packages, setting up fulfilment of sharing these within we see someone we know on the
the gazebo and triple seater beach a positive community,” says Leigh. water today.”
beanbags and iceboxes for a group Aaron also works with local If you’ve mastered kiteboarding
of mates who had booked the schools providing holiday and want to take it to the next
14 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.aulevel, then WA Surf can get you up UP, UP AND
AWAY Learning
and foiling. Their approach – and a new skill like
their helmet communication system kitesurfing is a
breeze in the
– makes the transition to a hydrofoil safe waters
board so much easier. around the City of
Oarsome Hobbies is the brainchild Rockingham.
of charismatic Antonia Dumitrescu, WAKEBOARDING
BEGINNER LESSONS
who as well as instructing, will
take ‘oarsome’ photos of your
SUPing lesson. Or if you’d rather
try kayaking, then join Rivergods KNEEBOARDING
Kayak Adventures for their kayak-
adventure tour of Penguin and
AQUA PARK
Seal Islands. Exploring on your own
in a kayak is easy too – hire from
CAFE
Rockingham Kayak Hire. They also
offer instant roof racks so you can
PROSHOP
pickup two to three kayaks with a
normal car.
www.perthwakepark.com.au www.perthaquapark.com.au
info@perthwakepark.com.au info@perthaquapark.com.au
(08) 9524 2884 (08) 9524 3086
Lot 482 St Albans Rd, Baldivis Lot 482 St Albans Rd, Baldivis
| ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 15FLOAT YOUR BOAT
FOR MANY, ROCKINGHAM MEANS ONE THING - MESSING ABOUT
ON THE WATER, AND THANKFULLY THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS
TO ENJOY BOAT-BASED FUN WHILE YOU’RE IN THE REGION.
S
oon after arriving in
Rockingham, the urge to
get out onto the water
takes over. The islands
nearby seem to beckon and you
can almost feel the fish grinning
at you. Just give in and go.
You don’t need to own a boat
to enjoy Rockingham, because
the simple fact is you can hire one
along with the rods and an eski
full of ice, plus you’ll even get the
bait you need to catch a fish.
Business owner and keen fisher
16 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.auBaden Brockwell realised years CAST AWAY Head
ago that hiring a boat was what into the Big Blue
with a boat fand
many visitors preferred to do. fishing gear rom
“Boating is actually a lot more Rockingham Boat
Hire, Bait & Tackle.
fun without the hassle and expense
of owning a boat, so we keep our
prices competitive and loads more
people get to enjoy what they love
to do – instead of having a shed
ornament,” he smiles.
Whether you want a brief
30-minute brief spin or an
extended hire for a day or
more, hiring makes great sense.
Rockingham Boat Hire, Bait &
Tackle has a centre console
power boat, covered dinghies and
now kayaks all ready for aqua
adventure. All their boats come
on trailers so you can travel where
you wish or just enjoy a day trip
around the superb Rockingham
coast sharing the water with sea
lions, penguins and dophins. And
if you’d like your boat to be
already in the water and ready to
go, that’s easy to arrange too.
I asked Baden what was his
customers’ most frequently asked
question.
“That’s easy – it’s ‘where
| ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 17CRYSTAL CLEAR Whether you want to kayak
for an hour or make a day of it on the ocean,
Rockingham Boat Hire can assist.
AT WARNBRO, THE LONG
SWEEP OF BEACH IS THE
PLACE FOR HERRING AND
WHITING . . .
should we go fishing?’ ” he laughs.
“We do give out secret fishing
spot advice, and we sell people
the right bait for the spot too.
King George herring and whiting
are the easiest for families to get.
And if people aren’t into fishing,
then we usually suggest they
take the hire boat for a buzz over
to Penguin or Seal Island. Our
kayaks are really easy to handle
and perfect for going out to the
islands too or just exploring the
calm shallows here off our main
Rockingham Beach.”
There are ample launching
ramps and moorings available in causeway (the road to HMAS Even when the wind is blowing,
and around Rockingham, and the Stirling is private access only) there are still fishing spots
opportunities for jetty and beach for nearly every species around. here that will be sheltered from
fishing here are terrific. Anyone Fish for flathead and herring year prevailing winds.
can catch herring and whiting round on Challenger Beach, and Warnbro Sound is well
at Kwinana Jetty, and if you’re Shoalwater Point has a shallow protected from swells by its outer
a little more experienced (or sand bar that goes right across reefs, and the string of rocks
patient) you may well be rewarded to Penguin Island where anglers south of Pengiun Island fish well
with pink snapper, mulloway, and usually target flathead and whiting. for pink snapper, herring and
even the odd tuna and Spanish At Warnbro, the long sweep tailor, while just further south
mackerel. of beach is the place for herring again an artificial reef is usually
In Mangles Bay, the jetty at and whiting, as well as tailor in also a great spot to find these
Palm Beach has similar species summertime. tasty species.
and is a good place for catching Naturally, going offshore opens Just be aware some areas of
squid in the evenings. Point Peron up your options. The islands, the Shoalwater Islands Marine
is the go-to spot for flathead, reefs, drop-offs and many wrecks Park are off limits to fishing and
flounder, herring, tailor and just a short distance from the boating, and seasonal, size and
silver trevally, and you can fish region’s ramps are perfect fishing bag limits do apply. Information is
underneath the Garden Island grounds for small boat anglers. available at fish.wa.gov.au
18 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.auWILD
ABOUT
NATURE
PERTH WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS IS A MUST-DO
PART OF ANY VISIT TO ROCKINGHAM - JUST
DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA.
A
dozen little penguins of school children winds
are showing off their past us to take in the next
moves in an emerald show. The interpretive centre
seawater pool. It’s is the only built attraction on
feeding time at the Penguin Penguin Island and the children
Island Discovery Centre and each have brought their picnic lunches,
is vying for attention – and fish. as have the other guests who
The birds swim like they are came across with us on the five
flying through the water, darting minute ferry ride. explains visitors don’t often see
and executing agile turns. Each Many have stocked up on them during the day as they are
one weights about a kilogram and takeaway coffees and fresh out fishing for food.
measures around 30 centimeters bakery goods from Pengos Café “Swimming is what penguins do
in height. Guide Jane Dawson at Mersey Point. There are signs best; they can hold their breath
points to the Penguin Parade wall throughout the island reminding for five minutes and cover 12
mural which illustrates 17 species visitors to take their rubbish home kilometres in an hour.”
of penguins and accentuates the with them. There are large pods of
small stature of these Western “We don’t have any bins here – pelicans rearing their chicks,
Australian natives. it’s more environmentally-friendly king skinks sunning themselves
“Little, Fairy and Blue – our that way,” Jane explains. beside the timber boardwalks
penguins are called all these It’s the first day of the 2020 and in the near distance, we spot
names and they don’t mind season. Each year, the winter the island’s famous wild dolphins
which,” she smiles. closure enables the wildlife to breaking the surface. It’s an iconic
The birds continue their reset. The penguins burrow Australian nature experience
morning exercise routine and in and breed, their barks and and it’s all just 600 metres from
Jane leads us out to the growls warning staff to stay clear Shoalwater Beach.
encircling boardwalk. A crocodile during the hatching season. Jane After 30 years, Perth Wildlife
| ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 19BACK TO NATURE Perth
Wildlife Encounters allow
visitors to see Australian
sealife in its natural habitat.
Encounters (formerly Rockingham waves to join the wild and free adventure tour.
Wild Encounters) owner Terry aquatic mammals. The 60-minute glass-bottom
Howson still feels privileged “A swim with wild dolphins is an boat cruise takes guests past
introducing visitors to this special encounter based on pure respect the rugged coastlines of Penguin,
part of WA. – we only showcase what they Seal and Bird Islands, where rare
As a youngster, Terry grew up allow us to,” Terry says. Australian sea lions are regularly
surfing, sailing and exploring the This season, Terry and his sighted, and includes a visit to the
waters around the Shoalwater crew have launched a new eco- Penguin Island Discovery Centre
Island Marine Park and was
compelled to join the ‘wild and
free’ dolphins. Borrowing his dad’s
dinghy, he dedicated a year to
studying the big grey fish until he
knew them so well he could join
them in their own environment,
swimming alongside the pods
of more than 200 bottle-nosed
dolphins that inhabit the offshore
reefs and islands.
This sustainable, eco-friendly
experience now forms the basis
for his highly successful marine
operation which sees thousands
of visitors a year slip beneath the
20 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.auCOFFEE TO GO from 7am
Open 7 Days
Coffee • Juice
Breakfast • Brunch
BACON, EGGS COFFEE & CAKE
& TOAST of the day
$8.50 Brekkie* $9.95
Available Monday to Friday All day every day!
7.30am ~ 9.30am
*only available with purchase of hot
beverage or freshly squeezed juice
Rockingham Phone: (08) 9527 7789
16/91 Esplanade, Rockingham WA 6168
SEE THE BEST OF THE WEST
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING
before catching the ferry back.
Perth Wildlife Encounters also provides wildlife
sea kayaking tours around Shoalwater Bay and
can even send you airborne with a kiteboarding
TOUR THE ICONIC
lesson. A two-day package from their partner
SEAL ISLAND LESSONS
company Sightseeing Pass Australia is worth
considering.
There are superb walking trails around
the coastlines, beaches and headlands here. SUP YOGA
Rockingham Lakes Regional Park contains
prehistoric species and rare plants;
Lake Richmond is home to a community of
thrombolites thought to be one of the earliest PARTY HIRE
life forms on earth, and Lake Cooloongup and
Panganoni Swamp share unique vegetation
best experienced by bushwalking.
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Mother Earth. Pause and listen to the sea here,
or dive beneath the surface to explore the www.oarsomehobbies.com.au
diverse and thrilling reef community.
Phone 0451 665 441
@oarsomehobbies
| ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 21MAPS OF ROCKINGHAM
Rockingham
Foreshore
Police Stations & Hospitals Safety Bay Library GETTING HERE:
08 9528 8611
Rockingham Police Station 197 Safety Bay Rd, Safety Bay WA 6169
13 14 44 Mary Davies Library
21-23 Whitfield St, Rockingham WA 6168 08 9591 0800 WA
Rockingham General Hospital 17 Settlers Ave, Baldivis, WA 6171
08 9599 4000 Warnbro Library
Elanora Dr, Cooloongup WA 6168 08 9528 8577 Perth
Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro WA 6169
Swimming Pools Rockingham
Community Centres
Aqua Jetty
08 9591 0888 Gary Holland Community Centre
87 Warnbro Sound Ave, Warnbro WA 6169 08 9528 0333 Perth to Rockingham Perth Internalional Airport
is 48.2km by car to Rockingham
19 Kent Street, Rockingham, WA 6168 via Kwinana Fwy is 56.7km by car
Rockingham Aquatic Centre
Mary Davies Community Centre State Route 2 via Roe Hwy
08 9591 0830 45minutes State Route 3
08 9591 0800 48minutes
Council Ave, Settlers Ave, Baldivis, WA 6171
Rockingham WA 6168
Sports Grounds
Libraries USEFUL SITES
Lark Hills Sports Complex
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/
Rockingham Central Library 08 9528 0333
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08 9528 8683. Dixon Rd, Rockingham WAguide
6168 2020
Warnbro Sound Ave, Port Kennedy, WA 6172MAPS OF ROCKINGHAM
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1 Dome Rockingham.....................................Inset A 23 White Lakes Brewing..............................D5 25 Skydive Australia...........................................Inset A 37 Rockingham Golf Course ....................D2
2 Lulu’s Café..............................................................Inset A 24 Peel Estate Wines 26 Cruising YachtCClub of WA...............Inset A
3 Rustico Tapas & A Bar.................................Inset A B ........................................Off Map 38 Perth Wake Park D /
27 Rockingham Museum............................Inset A Perth Aqua Park.............................................Off Map
4 Jaffelato.......................................................................Inset A 28 Oarsome Hobbies.........................................A3
5 Lavoro Italiano Restaurant................Inset A ACCOMMODATION
6 Beach Road Merchant...........................Inset A
29 Perth Wildlife Encounters (PWE) SHOPS / RETAIL
15 Rockingham Apartments..................Inset A Dolphin Swim........................................................Inset A
7 EJ Soft Serve........................................................A1 16 Anchorage Guest House....................Inset A 6 Beach Road Merchant...........................Inset A
8 Dome Secret Harbour...........................Inset B 29 PWE Penguin Island Ferry..............A3 41 Rockingham Centre..................................C2
17 Quest Rockingham......................................Inset A 30 Rockingham Boat Hire..........................C4
9 The Harbour Sports Bar 18 Clearwaters...........................................................C1 42 Waikiki Village Centre...........................C3
& Grill..............................................................................Inset B 31 Rivergods...................................................................A2
19 Shoalwater Executive Home...........A2 32 WASUP..........................................................................B2
10 Spill the Beans..................................................B2
20 The Royal Dolphin B&B
BOAT / VEHICLE HIRE
11 Bayside Barista................................................B3 33 Scubanautics.......................................................C2
12 Dome Baldivis ....................................................Inset C in Safety Bay.........................................................B3 34 Mug ‘n Brush....................................................... C2 30 Rockingham Boat Hire..........................A3
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13 Charthouse Café............................................C3 21 Cee and See Caravan Park............C1 35 Cugini in a Cucina........................................C4 39 Go Camper..............................................................C2
14 Pinjarra Bakery................................................C5 22 Rockingham Holiday Village........D2 36 Rebound Arena.................................................C5 40 Ambrose Car Rental.................................C2TAKE A
WEEKEND
BREAK AND
REDISCOVER
ROCKINGHAM
BRING THE FAMILY, GO IN
SEARCH OF ADVENTURE OR
JUST HEAD TO ROCKINGHAM TO
RELAX - THERE’S A WEEKEND
WAITING FOR EVERYBODY.
Rediscover Family Time Djurandi Dreaming operate and a lagoon style fun pool for
On Friday night, after you’ve a fascinating cultural tour here youngsters along with a fully
settled into your cosy which details the traditional enclosed waterslide.
accommodation in and around owners’ perspective of Point As the sun dips, head to
Rockingham, take the gang out Peron. The Boardwalk precinct at
to one of the family-friendly For safe, calm open-water Rockingham Beach and dine at
restaurants on Syren Street. swimming, Rockingham Beach, one of the restaurants boasting
This unique alfresco dining Palm Beach, Safety Bay, local seafood such as Cockburn
and entertainment precinct is like Shoalwater, Warnbro and Port Sound mussels. The sunsets over
another city centre and brings Kennedy are the best places Mangles Bay here are the stuff of
the whole community together in to go. Aqua Jetty at Warnbro magical memories.
open-air, laid-back venues. has a 50m heated outdoor For more water sports,
After dining, finish off with a pool, a heated 25m indoor pool why not try kneeboarding or
family movie at the Ace Cinemas
entertainment complex adjacent
to Syren Street.
Start your Saturday with a
buzz – if you’ve got bikes, bring
them along as Rockingham is just
perfect for biking and yes, your
family dog is also very welcome to
join in the fun with loads of dog-
friendly beaches and venues here.
No bikes? No worries – how
about a family learn-to-surf
session with Gone Surfin’ or a
great walk along the paths of
Point Peron to watch the kite
boarders and learn a little about
the region’s history?
24 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.auADVENTURE TIME Rediscover Rockingham’s
fun side with a weekend for all the family. Expect
swimming, dining, surfing and more.
wakeboarding? Perth Wake Park Race your friends down the and interpretive signage before
is the only cable wake park in WA three-lane course; get launched stopping in to sample local wines
and has lessons plus beginner from the jumping pillow or blast on the Baldivis Karnup Wine Trail,
and pro cables, pro hire shop, down the big slides into the grabbing a few bottles and jumping
a café, and a large veranda water. Action packed sessions back on the freeway home.
overlooking the action. Entry is are 50-minutes long and are
free if you just want to come and patrolled by friendly lifeguards. Rediscover Adventure
check it out. If you’d rather stay dry, head Pack your active wear and come
Perth Aqua Park is a huge down to the Baldivis Children’s on over for an epic weekend. If
floating inflatable fun park Forest, a 20-hectare bushland you’ve ever wanted to learn to
sharing the same site at Baldivis. reserve with walk trails, picnic areas waterski, windsurf, paddleboard
Come and try Port Kennedy’s own indoor trampoline park.
Check out our venue and session timetable online at
www.reboundarena.Com.au
Tel: 08 9524 6380
Entry off Jacquard way, Unit 6/2 Blackburn Drive,
Port Kennedy.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 25COME FACE TO FACE
WITH ONE OF THE
200 BOTTLE-NOSED
DOLPHINS . . .
thrill? Paddle it out on the water
in a ride from Rockingham Kayak
Hire as you come back to earth
and chillax before driving home.
If your recovery style is even
more laid back there is great jetty
and beach fishing here. For the
WEEKEND AWAY lowdown on seasons, size and bag
Plan your stay
limits, check out fish.wa.gov.au
and there won’t
be a dull moment before you go.
during a long
weekend away.
Rediscover Nature
Friday nights are for lazing into the
or scuba dive, this is the place for high-resolution cameras. Skydiving weekend, so pick up some fresh,
you. When you arrive on Friday, is better with mates, so bring all organic provisions for a gourmet
call into the Rockingham Visitor your besties when you take the big picnic from Malibu Fresh Essentials
Centre, grab your dive permits tandem jump and save some big and head up to Point Peron to
for exploring the nearby wreck bucks while you’re at it. watch the sun set over a natural
The Saxon Ranger, or go see the Tonight you’ll want a good pub coastline and take in the amazing
team at Scubanautics Diving feed, so head to places like The views of Cockburn Sound and the
Academy for great deals on hire Pink Duck Bar & Bistro (they have Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
and dive courses to go exploring mouthwatering vegetarian, vegan If it’s long been on your bucket
the West Coast Dive Park and the and gluten-free options too), The list to swim with wild dolphins,
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Sporting Globe, Hogs Breath Café then today’s the day to dive right
On Saturday morning, you’ll or try the buffalo wings at The in and come face to face with one
need to set yourself up for Drop Inn. of the 200 bottle-nosed dolphins
greatness with a super breakfast, Pick up the pace on Sunday which call these Rockingham
so dine with a view at the superb and get ready to fly with Jetpack waters home. Perth Wildlife
eateries on Rockingham Beach Perth. Choose from four options Encounters (formerly Rockingham
Road or just take it with you from in one Rockingham location: Wild Encounters) is the multi-
the ever-popular Rockingham jetpack, flyboard, hoverboard and award winning company who have
Beach Bakery. jetbike. Whether it’s your first time your ticket to adventuring with
Ready to go next level? Why or fifth go, the highly hospitable nature.
not take the plunge with Skydive and experienced team will make Not only can you swim with
Australia and capture every this adventure seamless and wild dolphins (wetsuit, snorkel,
moment of your big foray into the highly memorable. mask and tips are all provided!)
blue via special wrist-mounted, How do you back up from a but professional photos of
26 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.auANCHORAGE GUESTHOUSE
your amazing experience are also free to
AND SELF-CONTAINED
download and share.
If you think dolphins are pretty cute but
penguins are cuter, then tune in to this:
ACCOMMODATION
PWE also operate the Penguin Island ferry
service and cruises so you can see more
wild dolphins (and rare Australian sea lions)
before getting up close with the world’s
smallest penguins. Island rangers present
penguin feedings at 10.30am, 12.30pm
and 2.30pm daily and ferries depart hourly
from 9am to 3pm each day. Spend as long
there as you like; swim, snorkel, picnic and
explore the nature trails and beaches before
catching a return ferry at your leisure.
Tonight, take your taste buds on tour
and discover global flavours in Rockingham
town. Swadesh has beautiful Indian food,
Lavoro Italiano Restaurant will take you to
Italy and Rustico Tapas & Wine Bar has the
flavours of the Med captured.
Take a Sunday SUP in the calm water of
the bay and chill with the wildlife as you drift
past diving darters and watch blue swimmer
crabs scuttle sideways away from the shadow
of your board. Stand-up paddling is a great
way to connect with and rediscover the gentle
Award-Winning, boutique
side of nature while you exercise your core, and,
best of all, you can spend 30 minutes or three
hours on this low impact activity depending on
how you feel and who you’re with.
Head to Steeltree @ Sunsets or Palm
bed and breakfast
Beach Café for brunch as they have
stunning ocean views. Next, take yourself to
Naragebup Regional Environment Centre. Built
Part of Rockingham for
over 25 years
by the community for the community with
sustainable infrastructure, it operates marine
turtle rescue, educational resources including
a regional herbarium and library, organic
vegetable gardens, a bush tucker walk trail,
nature play for children and much more.
Elegant, comfortable
Naragebup receives no dedicated funding
– its lifeblood is the people who regularly
and relaxed
volunteer their time at this award-winning
local asset.
Perfect location
Walk to beach, shops
and restaurants
2 Smythe Street,
Rockingham Beach, 6168
E info@anchorageguesthouse.com.au
Ph 08 9527 4214
| ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 27
www.anchorageguesthouse.com.auPACK YOUR CLUBS
AND HEAD ONTO
THE GREENS OF
ROCKINGHAM TO TEST
YOUR METTLE AGAINST
SOME CHALLENGING
GOLF COURSES.
FAIR
PLAY
ockingham is a superb year-round
destination for golfers. There are
members’ draw and entertainment, plus our kitchen
brigade turn out the most delicious meals – once
excellent golf options here and a climate that’s you’ve tasted them you’ll never cook on Fridays
great to play in, even during winter. With picturesque again,” he says.
and challenging courses along the coast from
Kwinana to Secret Harbour, visitors wishing to Secret Harbour Golf Links
play a round are assured of choice and availability. Designed by golfer Graham Marsh to reflect the
Gather your clubs and your friends, and book your style of traditional Scottish courses such as
accommodation for a weekend away in golfers’ Muirfield, Turnberry and St Andrews, Secret Harbour
paradise. Golf Links features couch grass fairways, second cut
fescue grass and beautiful bent grass greens.
Rockingham Golf Club It is rated in the top 25 public access courses in
If you’re looking to play a game in true wilderness Australia and was one of the first in the country to
with some of Australia’s famous wildlife, this is the be selected in the premier category of the Great
place. Other players are often out of view, and it can Golf Courses of Australia (GGA), an international
feel like you have the greens all to yourself here. marketing partnership between industry and
This facility prides itself on being as natural as Tourism Australia.
can be achieved in a metropolitan area, and looking The fully stocked pro-shop is a member of
at its magnificent bushland setting with towering Australia’s biggest on course buying group, which
Tuart trees and the immaculate tees, fairways and results in golfers saving money (and being able to
greens, you know they are doing something very play more golf).
right. The kangaroos love it too – they are found If you ever needed another reason to play a round
in abundance and only enhance the exceptional of golf, this club’s Ultimate Golfing package may just
scenery of the course. suit you to a tee. It’s available to anyone who books
President Mitch Green credits the course’s peak online and includes 18 holes, a motorised cart, and
condition to superintendent Jason Pou. a tasty brasserie luncheon (with a great choice of
“Our staff are exceptional, and so are our PGA menu items).
certified professionals Brenton Haines and Clarence To finish the day perfectly, the club now offers an
Jayatilaka. At week’s end we always have a extensive new Spritzer and Gin Menu complimented
with a range of Fever Tree mixers.
28 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.auThis magnificent winery is nestled between protected
wetlands and acres of vineyard in the middle of Tuart
country. Taste the extensive range of award-winning,
premium quality wines in the mezzanine tasting room
overlooking the winemaking floor.
Beautiful picnic grounds make this winery an ideal location
for BYO picnics, BBQs and lazy summer afternoons.
We look forward to seeing you!
PEEL ESTATE WINES
290 Fletcher Road, Karnup WA 6176
Ph 08 9524 1221 | E peelwine@iinet.net.au
Opening Hours: 10am ~ 5pm, 7 days a week
www.peelwine.com.au
The Links Kennedy Bay GREEN
DAY Be
The Links Kennedy Bay is located at
challenged by
Port Kennedy, an easy 40 minute drive Rockingham’s
from Perth’s CBD. beautiful
golf courses,
This true links course is a thinking whatever the
golfer’s paradise. It is open, and weather.
challenges your bunkering ability if
caught in sand traps.
The fairways are wide but stray off-
course (maybe bring extra balls) and
there are lots of pot bunkers.
The fairways are firm and balls do
run, but you will need to plot your way
around and through the links. Those
who finish will receive their just rewards
on the 19th hole in the traditional
manner.
C A F E | H O M E WA R E S | A C C E S S O R I E S
The pro’s tip here is that it’s harder
A beautifully curated collection of unique
to play when the sea breeze comes in homewares, lighting, accessories, children’s goods,
around 2pm to 3pm, so get out early gifts and prints, sourced locally and abroad.
and enjoy the challenge and the wildlife; Complementing the experience, our café serves
the birds will serenade you and the Rockingham’s best brews, cakes and light
kangaroos may just give way. meals. We also provide a large assortment of
vegan and gluten-free treats.
In order to ensure you’re at the top
of your game, The Links Kennedy Bay OPENING HOURS
provides an outstanding combination of Monday to Sunday:
please check Facebook or Instagram
practice opportunities, including a 300
SHOP 1, 3 Rockingham Beach Road,
metre driving range, a putting green Rockingham. Ph (08) 9592 9381 Merchant
and practice bunker, and a grass-only beachroadmerchant.com.au Cafe Homewares Accessories
practice tee.
| ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 29MEET,
EAT,
REPEAT
GET TO KNOW ROCKINGHAM’S DIVERSE AND SOMETIMES
QUIRKY CAFÉ CULTURE DURING YOUR STAY.
S
ome of the best memories friendly and fast at this family- vibes and dishes up steaks and
of a holiday – or indeed owned café, so schedule it for a Exmouth King prawns cooked on
just a weekend away – are casual morning breakfast stop hot rocks – yummo. Best tip here:
formed from the delicious eats (the Brekkie Deluxe has rave start with a cocktail.
and foodie experiences to be had reviews) or a lunch to linger over Ostro Eatery is highly popular
at a destination. The ‘best ever’ with a group of friends. - and highly rated – with a menu
fish and chips you had for lunch Nearby, Chandler’s Kitchen is guided by their love for the locals
on the foreshore, or that BYO another excellent family-owned and the abundance of fresh,
restaurant tucked away in the licensed café serving up fresh, seasonal produce in WA. A few
sidestreet that your BnB host wholesome food. They cater very steps along the esplanade brings
told you not to miss; these are well for special dietary needs, and you to Beach Road Merchants
the memories you come back to. are pet and kid friendly too. where café diners can also browse
Rockingham’s diverse mix of Order up share plates and coastal décor homewares and
residents has led to the creation delicious platters to savour the imported accessories. In true
of a lovely, eclectic variety of sea views at The Pink Duck Beach merchant style, the store has
restaurants, cafes, eateries and Bar & Bistro. This casual bar something for everyone; mums love
foodie stores. and live music venue has great lifestyle brands such as Snuggle
The obvious place to start
your culinary journey is the
Rockingham waterfront where
diners enjoy free and fabulous
ocean views from their seaside
tables. Lavoro Italiano Restaurant
is always full of happy diners
and serves authentic Italian
classics and Australian fare
at great prices. Lulu’s Café,
which overlooks Churchill Park
on the seafront strip, is a local
Beach Road Merchants
institution. The service is always
30 | ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 visitrockingham.com.auHunny and Toshi, and everyone drinks list is as diverse as their cocktails and sophisticated
loves the café’s home-made tapas menu with three different dining with uninterrupted views
treats like Oma’s apple cake. types of sangria; red, white and of Cockburn Sound and Garden
Staying on the waterfront, rosé (with ginger and raspberries.) Island from several restaurants.
Little Hanoi has great views and The Boardwalk precinct has Dine alfresco, or cosy up indoors
tasty, reasonably-priced classic a vibrant esplanade perfect for with heating and cooling available
Vietnamese dishes. Mini Bar has people-watching, sundowners, all year round. Occupying a
recently extended their alfresco
area so more people can dine
with views and partake of a groovy
cocktail or craft beer, Steel Tree
@ Sunsets are known for their
generous sized meals and, together
with their sister restaurants Steel
Tree Seafood Bar & Grill and Xylem,
take pride in being ‘locals serving
locally sourced produce’. For
casual eats, test drive Jaffelato,
another seafront eatery operated
by passionate locals serving up
gourmet jaffles, locally roasted
coffees and premium gelato.
Balmy sea breezes and sunset
views call for tapas and sangria,
and Rustico Tapas & Wine Bar
has your cravings for all things
Jaffelato
Spanish sorted beautifully. The
SHOP 141, OASIS DRIVE, SECRET HARBOUR
THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN
THE HARBOUR...
GREAT FOOD, BEVS & TAB SERVICES
SPORTS BAR GRILL
| ROCKINGHAM | Visitor guide 2020 31A MATTER OF
TASTE Dine from
dawn til dusk in
the many cafes
and restaurants
in and around
Rockingham.
Pancakes and
creative lunches
from The Bayside
Barista.
prime position opposite the pier,
the award-winning Latitude 32
Restaurant is all about succulent
steaks and quality local seafood.
Their relaxed, efficient team
headed up by owner and chef
Marc Kenly, know how to deliver
a memorable dining experience
every time.
The Cruising Yacht Club of WA
shares a superb seafront location
and is a very cruisy place to wind Sue’s divine butter chicken. sit and watch the sun come up
down after a day’s sightseeing There’s something reassuring with your favourite brew.
with super views, daily menu about the familiar green subway Mug’n Brush Café is a unique
specials and live music on Friday tiles of a Dome Café. You know space where diners can order
nights. you’re going to enjoy the Dome’s coffee and delicious treats with a
One street back from the consistently great coffee and side of ceramic art. Paint, then fire
foreshore is the welcoming their extensive all-day breakfast beautiful pottery, book yourself into
Kinnaree Thai Restaurant. Repeat menu without having to think an art class or have the children
diners describe Richard and twice about it and Rockingham join a fun, structured workshop.
Banyen Green’s authentic eatery locals have four to choose from Occasionally, all you really want
as ‘like visiting Thailand’, and in a Kent Street, Secret Harbour, is a great view, a terrific coffee
menu filled with mouth-watering Waikiki and Baldivis. Nearby, and a cupcake. Vanilla Sprinkles
classics, standout dishes are VAT116 is a terrific, all-occasion is a vintage caravan parked at
koung hom pa (pastry wrapped pub with a great locals vibe; their Point Peron serving eight different
prawns) and deep-fried chicken Guinness and ribs combo is highly flavours of delicious cupcakes
with chilli and cashews. recommended. and locally roasted coffee every
At Waikiki, The Charthouse Healthy, beautifully prepared morning except Tuesdays.
Café serves up healthy, global food has achieved Coeliac You’ll also spot the colourful ice
cuisine created by passionate Australia gluten free accreditation cream van belonging to E&J Soft
owners Sue and Rana Aich. for The Bayside Barista at Safety Serve in the car park - order up
Rana’s extensive career has seen Bay. This 100% gluten free café a serve of goodness concocted
him cheffing for the All Blacks, serves all-day breakfast and from Brownes’ milk and home-
the Dalai Lama and the Prime lunch, and their coffee is rated as made sherbet.
Minister of India, and his food is the best at the Bay. For eateries with a side of
truly inspired. The Charthouse Sea views – and healthy sugar retail, the architect-designed
Café serves breakfast through to and gluten-free treats - are boulevard of Syren Street at the
dinner, so you can sample both always on the menu at Spill the Rockingham Centre will please
their delicious eggs benedict with Beans Café opposite the Palm both taste-buds and any cravings
homemade hollandaise sauce and Beach jetty. This is a top spot to for shopping therapy. There are
exciting international flavours,
Charthouse Café
modern Aussie beer garden fare, a
steakhouse and quick, cheap eats
to please everyone. Syren Street
restaurants are also open for
takeaway on your favourite food
delivery apps like Uber Eats and
Menulog.
At Baldivis, brothers Ben and
Jos have created Brother of Mine,
a licensed hospitality mecca for
a chill community offering next-
level food and fabulous coffee.
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