'The beaches on ‘Rotto’ are so breathtakingly beautiful with crystal clear water with some of the whitest sand I’ve ever seen. It’s hard to believe it’s only a short hop from the city of Perth. I loved the quokkas and I was lucky enough to snap my own ‘quokka selfie’. I’d recommend a visit for day or even longer – there’s so much to see and do!’
Just 11 miles off the coast of Perth, but an entire world away, lies the sunny holiday island of Rottnest, blessed with a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery, dazzling marine life and some of the world’s finest beaches and pristine bays.
How To Get There:
By Ferry
Located just 11-miles off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is easily accessible by ferry. Typical ride times are 25-minutes from Freemantle and 90-minutes from Perth.
Things to Do:
- Relax at one of the stunning 63 beaches and 20 bays
- Join a free guided walking tour
- Hire a bike and cycle around the island
- Ride the hop on/hop off Island Explorer bus and check out secluded bays and hideaways
- Do a segway tour
- Encounter a variety of wildlife including birdlife, quokka, dolphins, and seals on an adventure/jetboat cruise
- Join a scenic flight or skydive
- Snap your own 'quokka selfie', made famous by Chris Hemsworth and Shawn Mendes
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the cafes, bakeries, restaurants, or pubs
- Stay the night in accommodations ranging from campgrounds and hostels to small hotels and glamping tents
Cycling options available on Rottnest Island
Lesley Stone, Aussie Specialist Ambassador, snapping a quokka selfie
One of the stunning 63 beaches on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup Lighthouse)
