Rottnest Island is just a short ferry ride from Perth.
Rottnest, or Rotto as it's called locally, features some of the world's finest beaches and bays, as well as unique plant and animal life, including the famours rarity, the quokka, a small kangaroo-like marsupial.
Rotto is a car-free zone, which adds to its relaxed feel. And with 63 sheltered beaches to choose from, the island is refreshingly uncrowded.
Hiring a bike is the best way to get around and find those secluded beaches and secret surf spots on the other side of the island.
There's also a free hop-on-hop-off bus service, as well as guided tours exploring the early colonial buildings, lighthouse and the island’s crucial role in World War I and II.
Why not take a journey back in time with the Wadjemup Aboriginal Bus Tour? Discover the island’s fascinating history as a place of great spiritual significance and hear the stories of Aboriginal prisoners once held at the penal colony.
Attractions include guided walking tours, scenic flights, a family fun park, the Rottnest Museum, as well as tennis, lawn bowls and golf.
Have a go at kayaking, diving, surfing, boogie boarding or fishing.
You can get up close and personal with the island's indigenous flora and fauna, enjoy a bit of quokka spotting or just kick back and soak up the scenery.
There's something to suit everyone's budget, from beachfront villas to tent sites.
Rottnest has a la carte restaurants, a hotel, a general store, take-away outlets and a cafe. Or just grab a snack from Rotto's famous bakery and head to the beach.
End your stay watching the sunset over a glass of red at the Quokka Arms pub, boasting one of the best beach-side views in the world.
Rottnest is an easy day trip from Perth and Fremantle or a relaxing holiday spot.
For more informaton on Perth contact the Rottnest Island WA Visitor Centre on +61 8 9372 9732 or visit their website.
Rottnest Escape
1 Day Rottnest Island, or 'Rotto' as it is affectionately known by locals, is a small island situated just off the coast of Perth famous for its snorkelling, diving, surfing and swimming. View More