Top 10 Things to do in Rockingham, Australia

Spend a full day sea kayaking through the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and get up close and personal with Australian wildlife in and out of the water. Take a guided walk to explore Penguin Island and enjoy snorkelling among the limestone reef full of marine life. Its a fun filled day out for those of all ages. Penguin and Seal Island are part of Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, which is approximately 45 minutes south of Perth City or 5 minutes south of Rockingham. Sea kayaking is a fantastic way to explore these rugged limestone Islands (approx 1km offshore) and their unique wildlife including: Australia SeaLions, Little Blue Penguins, Colonies of Pelicans and thousands of other sea birds that use these Islands as safe nesting places. We also offer snorkelling during the warm summer months as a way of exploring these shallow waters, limestone reefs and fish life. We Provide: Double sea kayaks (traditional sit inside, with rudders for comfortable cruising), paddles, lifejackets, long sleeve sun shirts, hats, dry bags (for valuables), snorkelling gear (during the warmer summer months), entry fee into the Penguin Discovery Centre, qualified guide, morning tea/lunch (we can cater for dietary requirements), transport to and from Rockingham Train Station, smiles, wildlife and a great time! You Bring: Drinking water, sunscreen, bathers/boardies, camera, thongs/sandals/crocs. A jacket can be handy during the cooler spring and autumn months. Some people like a change of clothes to put on after the paddle. When: 26th September 2015 to 25th April 2016 Minimum Number: 2 Persons Pick Up: Rockingham Train Station- Please be there for a 7.55 pick up, we will be driving a white van towing a trailer load of yellow sea kayaks. Return approximately 2.00pm. Meet us at Shoalwater- Please be there by 8.05, at Pengos Cafe car park, Penguin rd intersection, Shoalwater.

We Eat, Sleep & Breathe Kitesurfing & Stand Up Paddleboarding !! So why choose us for your lessons and gear:- From the Beginning... West Oz Kiteboarding has been involved in the sport since the beginning. Riding and teaching since 1999 our experience shows. We have taught thousands of students over the past 14 seasons and enjoy seeing the majority of those out on the water today. Our Exclusive Location... West Oz has one of the most exclusive kiteboarding areas in the world. We are the only holder of a permit to teach kiteboarding in the beautiful Shoalwater Marine Park. Crystal clear waters, cross shore breezes, no boats or obstacles and surrounding Islands which provide chop protected water allows our students the ability to tap into this uncrowded location in any wind direction. Our Instructors... West Oz Kiteboarding is the only IKO (International Kiteboard Organisation) accredited school in Western Australia. Other schools may have IKO instructors but our whole school has this accreditation so you receive a certification card through us that you can use to hire gear or continue lessons all around the world, and you can trust that your instructor is fully qualified and experienced to the strict standards of the IKO (and have met our high expectations also). Our instructors are the reason so many people speak highly of West Oz Kiteboarding. When you arrive for your kiteboarding lessons you will find the friendliest, most patient and professional people you will ever work with in an instructional environment. Real Time Coaching... Every kiteboarding lesson is accompanied by a West Oz instructor equipped with Headzone communication gear for "Real time" coaching. "Real time" allows students to learn faster with much more confidence as the Instructor is in constant contact with you whilst you are on the water, talking you through step by step to get you up and riding safely and quickly. About Us Personally... West Oz is a small business providing a personal touch with owner, Jason Lewis, being devoted to kiteboarding for 14 years and standup paddleboarding for 5 years. All of our Instructors have been hand picked to fit in with our high expectations as your good experience is what is important to us. The other half of the business is Sonya who is ready to respond to your email or take your phone call with any enquiries about our lessons and packages. Our Business Focus... Our priority is providing the best kite lessons, in the best location in the world. We believe you will be extremely satisfied with your lessons and we offer a rebate on our kite packages to get you into the sport after completing your course with us - see more info here. We sell a full range of new and second hand kiteboarding and standup paddleboarding equipment both onsite and online throughout Australia including Ozone, Wainman, Axis, Liquid Force, Blade, Tona, Crazyfly, Flying Objects and kiteboarding gear and Jimmy Lewis, Quickblade, Adventure and NSP Stand Up Paddleboarding gear. We also offer kitesurfing hire gear and camper van hire. Accommodation options are also available within the area - email us with your dates and whether you are looking for a whole house/apartment or a room in a share house.

Located in the spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, just 45 minutes south of Perth is Penguin Island- a beautiful, unspoilt nature reserve home to WA's largest colony of little Penguin as well as dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans, ospreys and more. Visitors can see the penguins being fed by rangers at the Discovery Centre. It's also fantastic for swimming, snorkelling, having a picnic or just enjoying some of the best coastal scenery in Perth. Rockingham Wild Encounters operate an hourly ferry service to Penguin Island (it's only a 5 minute ride), glass bottom boat cruises of Shoalwater Bay and adventure style cruises to watch the local dolphins and explore more of the marine park. Sea Kayak Tours and Kite boarding Lessons are also available.

WA Surf is a kiteboarding & stand up paddleboarding school, rental centre and store. We provide kitesurfing lessons and hire, stand up paddleboarding lessons and hire, and a retail store provides all the assosciated equipment and hardware. We are located on the water in Safety Bay, part of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. With world class kiteboarding on offer and a beautiful playground for paddleboarding, complete with a huge array of marine and bird life, no trip to Rockingham would be complete without some time in the ocean.