Naragebup first opened in 2000 under the leadership of Bob Goodale on a 1.7 hectare site directly opposite Lake Rickmond. Naragebup was established as an education and resource facility for the community, to enable a greater understanding of environmental issues and sustainable lifestyle choices. Since then we have continuously developed in order to better meet the needs of our community and provide them with ideas for a sustainable future.
Naragebup receives no dedicated funding – our lifeblood is the people who become members and those who regularly volunteer their time. We have over 150 voting members, and have won numerous prestigious state and national awards for our efforts.
Rockingham’s Hidden Gem
Explore Rockingham’s environmental heart — where wildlife, community and sustainability come together. Perfect for families, friends, or solo visits, there’s something here for everyone.
- Meet Our Animals: Reptiles, marine turtles, fresh and seawater marine aquariums — see how we care for rescued or resident animals up close.
- Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation: See how we rescue, care for, and release critically endangered seasonal marine turtles, and learn about local conservation efforts that protect these incredible animals.
- Stunning Aquatic Displays: Marvel at marine ponds and freshwater tanks, bringing you face-to-face with the incredible life beneath our local waters.
- Interactive Experiences: Hands-on touch tables, a macro-invertebrate dipping pond, and a nature-inspired children’s playground make learning fun for all ages.
- Award-Winning Lakeview Room: Hay-bale construction and passive-solar design — a true eco-innovation.
- Beautiful native and bush-tucker gardens: wander through thriving organic gardens, low-water plantings, habitats buzzing with pollinators and bush-tucker trails – all designed to give you new ideas for your own space.
- Engaging nature walks and play areas: wander through our flora-rich nature and bush-tucker trails, or let the kids explore our nature-play zones.
- Sustainability in Action: Solar systems, composting, worm farms, and water-wise design you can try at home.
- Learning & Gathering Spaces: Outdoor amphitheatre and flexible presentation areas for social events, lectures or workshops.
- Relax & Reconnect: Shaded picnic areas, BBQs for hire, and scenic walking trails near Lake Richmond. Bring your picnic and stay all day. We have ice cream, cold drinks and coffee available for purchase.
Naragebup is more than a destination — it’s an experience that connects you to nature and community, inspires sustainable living, and supports local conservation.
Animals are kept and cared for at Naragebup with appropriate licenses from the WA state and other authorities. Our volunteers are fully trained and supervised to ensure animal welfare is a key priority.
This web site is operated by the Rockingham Regional Environment Centre. If you have any questions or comments about this web site please contact MediaMgr@naragebup.org.au. If you notice mistakes or inaccurate information please let us know and we will correct the information that we publish.