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Attraction Rottnest Island
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Famous for its laid back atmosphere and beautiful beaches, Rottnest Island lies just 18 kilometres offshore from Perth surrounded by the sparkling Indian Ocean. This is where the locals go to swim, surf, snorkel, fish and relax....
Located on the northern part of Rottnest Island, Little Armstrong Bay is a popular area for recreational activities, such as swimming, snorkelling and diving. Little Armstrong Bay is a must for snorkelers, as the area is unusual in that it contains habitats that are not replicated on the mainland....
Relax and enjoy the latest cinematic releases at the Rottnest Island Picture Hall. Open all year round the movies are a great way to escape from the winter chill or relax after a day at the beach....
Parker Point, located on the south-east end of Rottnest Island, is sure to take your breath away. Reaching the stunning shoreline, you are presented with an array of blues. Parker Point is the ideal location for recreational activates such as swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving....
Bathurst Lighthouse, on the northern edge of Rottnest Island, was built in 1900 to support Wadjemup Lighthouse following the City of York shipping disaster in 1899, where 11 lives were lost. It is 20 metres high and in conjunction with Wadjemup and the Fremantle Lighthouse, creates a navigational triangle to guide skippers....
The first Europeans took up residence on Rottnest Island shortly after the first settlement of the Swan River Colony was established, in 1829. Rottnest Island was considered to be of interest, as a place with potential for salt harvesting, farming and fishing....
Located on the western part of the island, Strickland Bay has been ranked in the top 50 breaks in the world and is a popular spot for surfing and boogie-boarding for both tourists and locals. Each year, surfers flock to this spot to take advantage of the perfect water conditions, to help them perfect their skill....
Awarded Australia's top beach, this unique swimming spot is a favourite with holidaymakers and each year friendships are made and renewed on the white, sandy beach at The Basin.Just follow the signposts out of the settlement past the tennis courts to this aptly named pool....
Cape Vlamingh is the western most point and most exposed area of Rottnest Island. There is no solid landmass between this point and Madagascar, 6,436 kilometres away.The Cape Vlamingh Heritage Trail at West End is a leisurely walk of about one kilometre which can be completed in about 30 minutes....
Wadjemup Lighthouse, in the centre of the island, was constructed in 1896. Standing at approximately 38 metres, it is the fourth tallest lighthouse in Australia and replaced the original 20 metre structure built in 1849 by Aboriginal prisoners....
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