Rockingham to Mandurah drive: Distance, time & best stops
The distance from Rockingham to Mandurah by car is 33km, with a driving time of 38m. The best road trip stops along the drive via National Highway 1 include Singleton Beach and the Harry Perry Park Lookout.
The Rockingham to Mandurah drive is a relatively short hop down the west coast of Western Australia, but there are plenty of options for road trip stops along the way.
In Rockingham, you can go swimming with dolphins, flying with a jetpack or see dolphins, penguins and sea lions on a wildlife cruise. For Rockingham accommodation, track down the best deals here.
Mandurah activity options include a pirate cruise, brewery-hopping tours and river cruises along the Murray River. To find the best Mandurah accommodation, head this way.
This guide should help you plan a Rockingham to Mandurah road trip itinerary.
Rockingham to Mandurah distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Mandurah to Rockingham is 33km. That makes for a driving time of around 38 minutes.
Attractions in Rockingham include Rockingham Beach, Penguin Island and the Perth Wildlife Encounters cruises of Shoalwater Bay.
5 fantastic experiences to book in Rockingham
- Go swimming with wild dolphins in Shoalwater Bay.
- See dolphins, penguins and sea lions – on a Shoalwater Bay islands cruise.
- Get closer to the wildlife – on a kayaking tour.
- Try flying with a jetpack – or flyboarding.
- Take a guided sunset hike to Point Peron – with a glass of sparkling wine as a reward.
Where to stay in Rockingham, WA
The best Rockingham accommodation options are:
- For a quality apartment hotel: Quest Rockingham.
- To be close to the wildlife cruise departure point: Island Villas Accommodation.
- For beachside location: Spinnakers by Rockingham Apartments.
- For a pool: Nautilus by Rockingham Apartments.
The quickest route from Rockingham to Mandurah is largely along National Highway 1, and it passes through a lot of suburbia.
Leaving Rockingham, you’ll pass between Lake Walyungup and the nudist beach at Port Kennedy.
Rockingham to Mandurah drive: Golf courses and beaches
You’ll then go past the Secret Harbour Golf Club and Singleton Beach before the road runs parallel to Madora Beach. Just off the highway, the lookout in Harry Perry Park gives great views of the coast.
Further along, you can play a round at the Meadow Springs Golf and Country Club or swim at Watersun Beach. Before you reach Silversands Beach, however, the highway veers inland towards central Mandurah.
For Mandurah accommodation, try the luxurious Sebel Mandurah, the spacious Dolphin Quay Apartments, or the good value Foreshore Motel.
4 experiences to book in Mandurah
- A wildlife-centric dolphin-watching tour.
- A shameless fun in the sun pirate boat cruise.
- Hiring a BBQ boat to explore the waterways.
- An atmospheric sunset cruise.
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