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Rottnest Island Wadjemup
An invigorating island experience just 25 minutes from Fremantle, with illuminating white beaches, energising blue waters and swimming holes, abundant marine life, hiking trails, and the island’s iconic species - the quokka. THIS IS ROTTNEST ISLAND.
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Thomson Bay
INSIDERS TIP
Rottnest Island Visitor Centre is located in Thomson Bay behind the Main Jetty. Be sure to grab a map and ask the knowledgeable and friendly staff for information about attractions, tours, bus services, bike hire and mooring rentals.
Parakeet Bay
Quokka selfie
The Noongar name for the island is Wadjemup, and it holds a deep cultural connection for the Traditional Custodians of the island, the Whadjuk Noongar people.
Rottnest Island has been the holiday island for Western Australians for generations who spend sunny days snorkelling, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, cycling around the island or simply lazing on one of the 63 pristine beaches or 20 secluded bays.
Encounter wildlife in their natural habitat. Acquaint yourself with Rottnest Island’s most famous resident, the quokka, spot long-nosed fur seals, migratory birds, dolphins, humpback whales (September to November) and many more native animals.
With the same Mediterranean-style climate as Perth, it’s generally a few degrees cooler in the height of summer. Winters are warmer with less rainfall compared to the mainland.
GETTING THERE
Rottnest Island is a 25-minute ferry ride from B-Shed Fremantle or Rous Head in North Fremantle. Rottnest Express and SeaLink run regular services throughout the day. The B-Shed terminal is a 5-minute walk from Fremantle Bus & Train Station. All day parking is available at Victoria Quay and Northport terminals.
The island is predominantly car-free, with cycling the most popular way to explore. Organise bike hire with your ferry ticket, hire once you arrive on the island from Peddle & Flipper or BYO (bring your own). Or you can get around the island on the Island Explorer Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour by Quokka Coaches.
Go Cultural Tours
WHAT’S ON
Rottnest Island Channel Swim / New Year’s Eve / Anzac Day / Port to Pub / Quokka Birthday
PLACES TO EAT
Rottnest Bakery / Dome Café / The Lane Cafe / Geordie’s Café & Art Gallery / Frankie’s on Rotto / Lontara / Pinky’s Rottnest Island / Isola Bar E Cibo
PLACES TO DRINK
Hotel Rottnest / Pinky’s Rottnest Island / Isola Bar E Cibo / Bayside Bar at Samphire / The Mezz on Rotto (seasonal)
THINGS TO DO
Wadjemup Museum / take a tour / skydiving / scenic flights / segways / fishing / boating / cycling / snorkelling / barefoot bowls / swimming / surfing / golfing / walking trail / cultural immersions / WWII tunnels
WHERE TO STAY
Samphire Rottnest / Discovery Rottnest Island / Rottnest Hostel / Self-Contained Units / Campgrounds
