Always check the conditions when you arrive and swim between the flags.
Pinky Beach
Live conditions and scores
Pinky Beach is a sheltered north-facing cove on Rottnest Island, just a five-minute walk from the main settlement and ferry terminal. The sand takes on a pink hue at sunset, which is where the name comes from.
The beach is protected from the dominant southwest swell, so the water stays calm and clear most of the year. Snorkelling is excellent here with coral reef and fish right off the shore. Bring reef shoes as the coral can be sharp underfoot, especially at the entry points.
Pinky's Bar at Hotel Rottnest sits right on the beach, so you can go from the water to a cold drink in about 30 seconds. Toilets are nearby at the settlement. There are no cars on Rottnest Island, so you get around by bike, bus, or on foot.
Quokkas wander the paths and grassy areas around the beach. They are friendly but do not feed them. The beach is unpatrolled, but the sheltered conditions make it one of the more family-friendly spots on the island.
What Makes It Special
- •Sand turns pink at sunset
- •Sheltered north-facing cove with calm water year-round
- •Coral reef snorkelling right off the shore
- •Pinky's Bar at Hotel Rottnest right on the beach
- •Five-minute walk from the ferry terminal
- •Quokkas wander the beach paths
- •No cars on the island, bikes and buses only
Best Time to Visit
Calm and swimmable year-round thanks to the sheltered north aspect. Sunset is the highlight when the sand turns pink. Morning is best for snorkelling before the wind picks up and the water gets choppy. Summer weekends are busy, so aim for weekdays or shoulder season.