The Rockingham Foreshore and Westend Rockingham Jetty sit within the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, around 45 minutes south of Perth. The jetty itself, located on the far eastern corner of Rockingham's Esplanade, is a hub for dolphin-swim tours and fishing, while the adjacent foreshore gives snorkellers shore access to the Churchill Park Dive Trail — a 60-metre wade out to artificial reefs, small wrecks, and limestone formations encrusted with soft corals and sponges. Clear, sheltered waters make this an accessible and rewarding snorkel spot for all abilities.
Rockingham Foreshore / Westend Rockingham Jetty
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Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.6 mSwell Period 11 sWind Speed 0.6 knPrecipitation 0.7 mmTidal Phase ebb
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Low risk: Boat Traffic
The jetty area and surrounding waters are used by tour boats and fishing vessels. Stay alert near the jetty structure and mooring areas.
Low risk: Shallow Limestone Formations
Limestone overhangs, small caves and swim-throughs lie at shallow depths (max ~5m). Snorkellers risk scraping against sharp limestone edges.
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Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
Located on the far eastern corner of Rockingham's Esplanade, about a 45-minute drive south of Perth via the Kwinana Freeway. The Churchill Park Dive Trail entry point is off Flinders Lane.
Parking & facilities
Flinders Lane car park provides easy access to the foreshore and the Churchill Park Dive Trail entry. Street parking is also available along the Esplanade.
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No fee for shore-based snorkelling. Dolphin-swim tours from the jetty are ticketed separately. A recreational dive permit is required to dive the Saxon Ranger wreck (offshore).
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