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 Rottnest lakes, The Basin and
quokka by TheWanderingCamel
A day trip will give you a good taste of the island. 45 minutes by ferry from Fremantle ( it can be a very rough crossing, particularly in the afternoon if there's a stiff sea breeze blowing ), less if you take the more expensive catamaran, will set you down at Thomson's Bay, the main Settlement. When you get there, check at the visitor's centre for information about where to go and what to do, guided tours, bus times and so on. The beach at Thomson's Bay is OK but there are many others to choose from - The Basin is probably the favourite swimming beach and you will find showers and changing rooms there, facilities that most of the emptier beaches lack. The Settlement is where you will find shops, bike hire, cafes and other food outlets, etc so keep that in mind when the munchies get you. The shop at Geordie Bay has a small cafe but these are the only two areas on the island with commercial outlets.
Check the Rottnest website for up-to-date information about all the island has to offer as well as ferry companies, bike hire, accommodation, etc. Leave a Comment Directions: Ferries leaving from Old Perth Port take nearly an hour to get down the river before making the 45 minute crossing. It's a nice cruise but taking the ferry directly from Fremantle or Hillarys may suit you better.Website: http://www.rottnest.wa.gov.au
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 by bijo69
Until 1920 Rottnest island served as a prison for Aboriginal people. Some of the prison cells are now hotel rooms.
You will certainly come along the cute little quokkas, which inhabit Rottnest Island (and gave it its name as the first European thought of them as rats, Rottnest= rat's nest) in bigger numbers. Leave a Comment Directions: 20km off the coast of Fremantle. There are boat services from Perth, Fremantle and Hillarys Boat Harbour
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 A lovely typical winter day by Tripack
Rottnest Island was named after the Quokka. A Dutch navigator, exploring this place in 17th century, described the quokka as "a kind of rat as big as a common cat". He named the Island "Rotte nest" (meaning "rat's nest").
There, you will discover not only Quokka but also a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery and some great beaches and bays,
The best way to visit the Island is by bike thanks to the 24km ride around the island. Scuba diving/snorkeling is also popular.
You will find plenty of activities just stop to the Visitor Information Center when arriving. Leave a Comment Directions: Getting to: Rottnest Island could be reach by a short ferry ride of 30min from Fremantle (19km) or 1 hour from Perth (32 km).Website: http://www.rottnest.wa.gov.au/
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 Quokka Rottnest Island Perth by aussirose
Rotto Leave a Comment Directions: Ferry leaves from Perth jetty, or arrange at your hotel to be picked up by Rottnest Fast Ferries that leave from Hillarys - this will be more expensive but Hillarys Boat Harbour is lovely. If you are staying at Freo, ferrys leave from B Shed wharf. Website: www.rottnest.wa.gov.au
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 Rottnest island- ship wreck by hobbes123Leave a Comment Address: go from fremantle or perthDirections: try to get those backpacker deals for a day.. was walking along northbridge and realised that hostel/hotel pickup + ferry ride turns out to be cheaper than going by yourself
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Here is advice to find the way to Vlamingh Lookout on Rottnest Island. A charming little walk, it is not marked on the maps they give you, nor is it signposted. To get there from the Thompson Bay Settlement, walk on Digby Drive till you come to the European cemetery. Turn left and take the sealed path just before the cemetery, which goes steeply uphill for a couple of minutes and then along a ridge until you come to the pavilion and viewpoint. It takes only 5 minutes from the cemetery. From the top you can't see the whole island, but you get a good view of the salt lakes, some of them pink with algae. Continue onward on the same path to go downhill and return via the lakes for a loop return. The lakes smell bad but are interesting. Leave a Comment
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 It was a long time ago by Gammy1968
Instead I had some mean encounters with seagulls who fought with me for my french fries while I was sitting a at restaurant at the pier waiting for the ferry back to Perth.
You can rent bicycles and go around the island which is possible in a short time someone told me... I took the challenge by foot but did not really go far as I was to lazy...
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WHEN IN PERTH MAKE SURE YOU DONT MISS OUT ON A TRIP TO ROTTNEST ISLAND..
THIS LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE IS ONLY A ONE HOUR FERRY RIDE FROM PERTH OR THIRTY MINUTES FROM FREMANTLE..WE DECIDED TO MAKE THE TRIP TO ROTTO FROM FREMANTLE AS THE TRAIN FROM PERTH CAN HAVE YOU IN FREMANTLE IN A VERY SPEEDY 30 MINS THEN ITS A QUICK 30 MIN HOP OVER TO ROTTO AND A LITTLE ISLAND GEM AWAITS.
ONCE ON THE ISLAND IT IS UP TO YOU AS TO HOW YOU FILL YOUR TIME THERE..WE DECIDED TO HIRE A COUPLE OF MOUNTAIN BIKES FOR THE DAY SO THAT WE COULD SEE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE..THIS IS A GREAT THING TO DO AS YOU CAN GO FROM BEACH TO BEACH TO FIND THAT PERFECT SPOT TO SWIM AND SNORKEL..WE FOUND "THE BASIN" AND LONGREACH BEACHES THE BEST.. ALSO GEORDIE BAY IS VERY NICE ALSO.. THEN WHEN HUNGER TAKES OVER YOU CAN HOP ON YOUR BIKE AND FIND THAT PERFECT LITTLE SPOT FOR LUNCH. YOU CAN HIRE YOUR BIKES FROM "ROTTNEST BIKE HIRE" PRICES ARE $15 FOR ADULTS AND $10 FOR CHILDREN AND A $25 DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED..PRICE INCLUDES HELMETS AND LOCKS.
IF YOU DONT FANCY HIRING BIKES BUT STILL WANT TO SEE AROUND THE ISLAND YOU CAN TAKE THE "BAYSEEKER BUS" THIS WILL TAKE YOU ON A TOUR OF THE ISLAND STOPPING AT ALL THE BEST BEACHES AND BAYS. THIS SERVICE RUNS FROM 8.40 AM - 4.40PM $7 ADULT/$3 CHILDREN..BUS LEAVES FROM THOMSON BAY EVERY 30 MINS.
FOR OUR TRIP TO ROTTO WE USED "OCEANIC CRUISES" OUT OF FREMANTLE. TIMES ARE..
DEPART FREMANTLE SHED "B" 8.30AM-10AM-11.30AM-2PM-5PM
DEPART ROTTO-9.15AM-10.45AM-12.30-4.15 AND 6PM. PRICES ARE $51 ADULT/$21 CHILDREN
FOR A DAY RETURN.
DONT FORGET TO LOOKOUT FOR THE LITTLE QUOKKAS THAT GAVE ROTTNEST ITS NAME..THESE LITTLE CREATURES CAN ONLY BE FOUND ON ROTTO...
SO IF YOUR IN THE PERTH OR FREMANTLE AREA DO MAKE THAT TRIP OUT TO ROTTNEST..YOU'LL HAVE A LOVELY DAY AND I JUST KNOW YOU'LL WANT TO RETURN...WE DO ..AND WILL !!
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 by SanderH
For more information see my travellogue Leave a Comment Directions: A few miles of the coast. About an hour by ferry from Perth. Half an hour from Fremantle
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 by blueflwr
The water is crystal clear and the beaches are really clean. Directions: It is located about 30 to 45 minutes ferry ride from downtown Perth.
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