Summer playground for the people of Perth. Just 30 mins on the ferry from Fremantle. Saw whales breaching on the trip over - its migration time, and they're a common sight in WA just now.
Most famous inhabitants are the quokkas, over 5000 of them. Like kangaroos, they are marsupials, but they seem as dopey as Koalas! Mostly nocturnal, but a few hang around the tourist spots looking for hand outs and posing for photos.
Stayed at the YHA which is ex-Army barracks. Rottnest was set up to defend Fremantle port during WWII. There is still evidence of gun batteries and observation posts - never used in anger though.
Many lovely bays and beaches, some with prime snorkelling. Most impressive is the west end of the island - wild seas, rugged sandstone cliffs and few tourists. Ospreys nest on offshore promontories, and there's always the possibility of seeing skinks and snakes on the cycle ride around the island.
Many lovely bays and beaches, some with prime snorkelling. Most impressive is the west end of the island - wild seas, rugged sandstone cliffs and few tourists. Ospreys nest on offshore promontories, and there's always the possibility of seeing skinks and snakes on the cycle ride around the island.
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