Rottnest Island
About 45 min by ferry from Perth
A car-free island of turquoise bays where you can take a selfie with a smiling quokka.
Why locals go
The island day that becomes a weekend, by ferry from Fremantle.
Visiting Perth?
At 45 min by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Perth for your flight home.
What to book
- Bike around the island
- Snorkel at the Basin or Little Salmon Bay
- Quokka spotting
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Beachfront cabin
- Sunset at Wadjemup Lighthouse
With friends
- Bike-and-snorkel loop
- Pinky's Beach Club sunset session
When to go
Year-round, warmest November to April.