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JUST A SHORT FERRY RIDE FROM FREMANTLE OR PERTH,

ROTTNEST ISLAND HAS LONG BEEN WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S


HOLIDAY DESTINATION OF CHOICE.
With 63 gorgeous beaches, a fantastic range of guided tours and packages and
some excellent places to stay, ‘Rotto’ is perfectly set-up for families, groups,
couples and solo adventures.

This beautiful island also offers 45kms of walking trails, a fascinating cultural
heritage and amazing native wildlife, including a colony of New Zealand fur seals
and around 10,000 adorable quokkas. Swim, snorkel, hike, bike or just laze on the
sand – this pocket-sized paradise really does have something for everyone.
he island was first documented by Willem de Vlamingh in 1696, who called it 't
Eylandt 't Rottenest ("Rats' Nest Island") after the quokka population. Following
establishment of the Swan River Colony (now Perth) in 1829, the island was initially
used by British settlers for agricultural purposes, and a permanent settlement was
built in Thomson Bay. From 1838 to 1931, Rottnest Island was also used as a prison
and forced labour camp for over 3,600 Aboriginal people, who were subjected to
extremely harsh conditions on the island.[9][10] Other historical uses of the island
include as a military site, and for internment camps housing enemy aliens. Many
of the island's buildings date from the colonial period, often made from locally
quarried limestone, and are now used as accommodation for holidays.

Rottnest is an unincorporated area with no local government, subject to direct


administration by the government of Western Australia. It is administered by the
state's Rottnest Island Authority, which on 1 July 2017 became part of the newly
created Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Rottnest is well
known for its population of quokkas, and is also home to colonies of Australian sea
lions and southern fur seals, as well as various birds and three native tree species,
notably the Rottnest Island pine.[11][12] The island is a popular recreational and tourist
destination, with daily ferry services from Perth, the state's capital and largest city. It
has a permanent population of around 300 people,[13] with around 780,000 annual
visitors.[1

When it’s time to relax and recharge, swap the rush of the city for
an idyllic escape on Rottnest Island.

Located just 19km (12mi) off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island’s tranquil setting will make
you feel a world away. Rotto, as the locals call it, is a protected nature reserve boasting an
abundance of unique flora and fauna, including spectacular marine life and the island’s most
famous resident – the adorable quokka. Discover rich cultural heritage, explore white-sand
beaches and swim and snorkel in pristine waters, all in this little pocket of paradise.

Discover the Best Attractions and Activities on Rottnest Island / Wadjemup.

Just 20km off the coast of Fremantle, but an entire world away, lies the sunny holiday island
of Rottnest / Wadjemup, blessed with a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery, dazzling
marine life and some of the world's finest beaches and pristine bays. Wadjemup, the Noongar
name of the island, means 'place across the water where the spirits are'. This land is that of
the traditional owners, the Whadjuk Noongar people, who know the island as a resting place
of the spirits, as well as a memorial place of the Aboriginal men and boys whose bodies still
rest beneath the sands of Wadjemup. This is a history that we acknowledge and pay respect
to.

Rottnest Island is surrounded by the expanse of the Indian Ocean, with uncrowded beaches,
traffic-free streets, and home to the world-famous quokkas. Beaches and bays are all yours to
explore, add in snorkelling, surfing, and sunshine; and holidays are made of this.

You won't be left wondering what to do on Rottnest Island with an abundance of tours,
activities, and attractions. Skydive onto the beach, join a Segway tour, or gather around to
learn about Aboriginal stories of Wadjemup. Museums, barracks, lighthouses, war relics and
railways tell of the more recent history. Watch boats in the bay silhouetted by a pastel sunset.
Wine and dine on seafood at beachfront bars or grab a 'craydog' from The Lane. Come for the
day, stay for a week. This is where coastal landscapes become the backdrop to your

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