ATTRACTIONS SAFETY BAY WA

Safety Bay is a popular spot for families, renowned for its child-safe, sheltered beach. A boat ramp, jetty and yacht club are located in the Safety Bay Foreshore Reserve. The bay lies wholly within the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park which is a pristine habitat for a rich variety of birds and marine life such as dolphins, sea lions and penguins. Rockingham Wild Encounters operates a ferry service and eco-cruise to Penguin Island to visit the local wildlife and take in the scenic highlights of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Safety Bay is also well-known within the kite-surfing community for its two kitesurfing areas, which are separated by a sand tongue. The Sand Bar in Safety Bay is a very safe place for beginners to practice their body drag and water start. Beginners who can’t yet go upwind should avoid the second kiting location, known as The Pond. Flat water combined with afternoon strong winds ensures The Pond is home to many of the world’s kitesurfing professionals. Two kitesurfing schools operate from Safety Bay, but even if you’re not keen to have a go yourself, the colour and spectacle of the kites out on the water is a sight to behold....

From the white sands of Safety Bay you can sail, windsurf, kayak, cruise, snorkel or dive to meet some of the amazing marine life of Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Visit Penguin Island and the west coast’s largest colony of little penguins, spot rare Australian sea lions on Seal Island, and see a huge variety of fish species and seabirds. An easy 45-minute drive south of Perth brings you through the seaside town of Rockingham to the shores of Safety Bay. Between September and June, ferries and wildlife cruises will take you across to Penguin Island and the interpretive centre for an introduction to some of its cutest inhabitants – 1,200 fairy penguins. You may also spot some of the 50 species of seabirds that rest and nest here, including the largest colony of pelicans in Western Australia. Take the glass-bottom boat for a 45-minute cruise of nearby Seal Island, and you’ll also get to meet their neighbours – the rare Australian sea lions. Fresh afternoon breezes in the summer months create excellent sailing and windsurfing conditions in Safety Bay. The flat, sheltered waters are also perfect for paddle boarding, jet skiing and even jet packing adventures....