Pinky Beach
About the Beach
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.
Tomorrow's Forecast
Expecting strong south-easterly winds around 24km/h with a large 1.7m swell from the south-west. Cool 16°C in the air expected with comfortable 21°C in the water, and a falling tide. Clear skies with a minimal UV index of 1.
Includes weather data from Google
Getting There
Rottnest Island, 6161, WA
Catch the ferry from Fremantle or Perth (Rottnest Express or Sealink, about 25-45 minutes). From the main jetty at Thomson Bay, Pinky Beach is a five-minute walk south along the coastal path. No cars on the island. Hire a bike at the settlement or take the island bus. Toilets at the settlement, and Pinky's Bar is right on the beach.
No dedicated parking