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Rottnest Island (6161)
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Type
Rottnest Island Beaches
About the Region
Rottnest Island sits off the Perth coast with sheltered bays, coral reefs, and car-free sandy beaches. Find 1 beaches across 1 suburbs.
What Makes It Special
- •Quokkas - the world's happiest animal, endemic to Rottnest and a handful of WA mainland pockets, completely unafraid of visitors
- •63 beaches and coves on a car-free island - cycle the 24km trail network between crystal-clear bays in a single day
- •The Basin snorkelling directly from the beach - fish, turtles, and water so clear you'll wonder if you're really in Western Australia
Best Time to Visit
October to April for swimming and snorkelling. March for warm water with fewer crowds than January. Book ferries and accommodation months ahead for school holidays - the island fills completely. Winter is peaceful for cycling and walking, just cold for swimming.