With a population of 108,022, Rockingham is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rockingham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Collective Rockingham (Shop T208 Rockingham City Shopping Centre) and Andiamo Cafe (2/18 Civic Boulevard) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rockingham in February, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rockingham, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
Although Rockingham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 28 miles from Rockingham. Busselton Margaret River is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Alaska Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Rockingham departs from Adelaide and takes around 3h 15m.
Another option to get to Rockingham is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 24 miles from Rockingham. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Perth.
Average rates range from around $207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $386 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Rockingham costs $110 per day, on average, or $220 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Perth.
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Rockingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23.