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Beautiful Beautiful, Mesmerisingly Beautiful!
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Bring plenty of cash. Expensive day trip.
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Scenic Island, perfect for a great day trip.
Relish an old fashioned movie experience!
CatherineReichardt Says: However you look at it, Rotto is a ridiculously 'retro' sort of place in the most positive sense, and never more so than in the old fashioned weatherboard 'picture hall'. It's the sort of place that conjurs up the Oz of the 1960s - a bygone world of lamingtons and lamb chops...
This bird life is enough to get anyone twitching!
CatherineReichardt Says: Rotto is a marvellous place for bird spotting because of the absence of introduced predators such as cats and dogs that prey on birds on the mainland.The waders and sea birds along the shoreline are marvellous to watch - such as the pied oystercatcher in picture - and it's...
CatherineReichardt Says: Rotto is as close as you'll ever get to a place that offers a beach to meets everyone's requirements at pretty well every time of the year.Every regular visitor has a favourite beach depending on their interests - swimming, snorkelling, fishing, boating or just generally...
You can't come here in summer and not snorkel!
CatherineReichardt Says: Rotto is the southernmost coral reef along the Western Australian coast, and as you might expect, the snorkelling is excellent.I am not a highly experienced snorkeller, and I am quite sure that there is better snorkelling for the discerning in Australia - on the Barrier...
A place to exile the undesirable ... and tourists!
CatherineReichardt Says: Islands located close to large towns often have sad histories because they are such convenient places to dump inconvenient people - be they lepers, prisoners or delinquent boys. So it should come as little surprise that Rotto has been used for such purposes throughout much...
Go stromatolite hunting in Rotto's strange lakes
CatherineReichardt Says: Just one look at the map of Rotto will indicate to you that it's not just your average desert island. The coast is a fretwork of bays, coves and headlands, and a significant proportion of the interior is occupied by a series of lakes, of which Lakes Bagdad, Herschel,...
Trek up to the Wadjemup lighthouse
CatherineReichardt Says: Rotto lies on the main shipping route into the port of Fremantle and is surrounded by coral reefs, so it's no great surprise that it was the site of the first lighthouse established in Western Australia.The Wadjemup lighthouse is located close to Thompson Bay and means the...
6 Reviews and 51 Opinions Apart from the self contained cabins and apartments the 2 main accommodation establishments on...
Rottnest Tearooms Bar & Cafe: That view, that view!!
xuessium Says: Stopped here for a quick brunch to satisfy everyone's growling stomachs.THE VIEW, THE VIEW!!! What a great way to start getting to know Rottnest Island! With that view, what could go wrong?On a clear day, you can see the twin towers of the Perth skyline in the distance.The...
GETTING TO ROTTNEST ISLAND....FERRY
DennyP Says: ROTTNEST ISLAND "Rotty "as it is called locally (Australians tend to abbreviate everything) also known as"Wadjemup" by the indigenous aborigines is only a small Island but well worth a visit. Located just 18 kilometers ( 11 miles) off the coast of Fremantle and to get...
Which boat to catch? A ferry difficult decision!
CatherineReichardt Says: Rotto receives over half a million visitors a year, of which the vast majority arrive by ferry. So, as you might expect, a range of service providers have set themselves up to service this lucrative market and your challenge is to choose the one that best suits your personal...
CatherineReichardt Says: Want to work on that beach body before you put it on display? Well, why not hire a bike and work on that toning en route for the beach?There can surely be very few places in the world that are better to explore by bike than Rotto. Because it's fairly flat, a little pedal...
CHECK OUT THE FRIENDLY LOCALS..
DennyP Says: rROTTNEST ISLAND When you visit Rottnest Island one of the first things you will notice are the locals.These being The Quokkas a small mammal about the size of a large cat and usually weighing about 3-5 kilograms.Usually brown in colour .First seen by a Dutch Mariner he...
BE AWARE OF THE SUN WHEN SNORKELLING!!
DennyP Says: ROTTY Most of the visitors that come over to Rottnest Island come over from Fremantle and Perth for the pristine beaches and loverly clear aqua blue waters. The sun here in summertime is unforgiving and can be extremely hot. Be aware of the sun here in Australia as it is...
DennyP Says: ROTTNEST ISLAND Rottnest Island is a great days getaway from the city Of Perth or Fremantle...The ferry rides to the Island are wonderful.The Island is so unique without traffic with the only traffic being emergency vehicles and local busses..Busses were the way that I got...
Avoid crunch times for accommodation on Rotto
CatherineReichardt Says: Family holidays on Rotto are a Perth institution, but bear in mind that the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) accommodation has a maximum capacity of less than 3,000 beds: if you consider that the island gets half a million tourists per year, it's not hard to see why RIA...
SUFFICIENT FRESH WATER & A SUNSCREEN IS A MUST
DennyP Says: WHEN OUT AND ABOUT: I CARRY A SMALL BACKPACK THAT CARRIES MY DIGITAL CAMERA EQUIPMENT.. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT HERE TO CARRY SUFFICIENT FRESH BOTTLED WATERAND NECCESARY DAILY TOILET ITEMSALWAYS HANDY ARE A COUPLE OF"ZIP LOCK" PLASTIC SANDWICH BAGS FOR ITEM PROTECTION IE:...
leanne_pearc Says: Bring sunscreen, apply sunscreen and reapply sunscreen. If you forget, you can buy some on the island. You normally will burn in the water whilst swimming so it is very important to apply sunscreen before you swim! Drink lost of fluid as well!
Gwynneth Says: Recently everyone from the Ad Agency where I work took the day off and went to our local island in the Indian Ocean called Rottnest. We spent the morning bike riding to a secluded bay on the other side of the island for a champage breakfast and snokelling in the crystal...
AMMENITIES ON ROTTNEST ISLAND.
DennyP Says: ROTTY Rottnest island is very small and a very pristine Island. As there are no cars on the Island the only way to get around is either on the local busses or like most, on a hired bicycle. The Island is about 12 kilometers long and three wide.. I walked and took the "Hop...
leanne_pearc Says: Snorkelling at Rottnest is lots of fun and kids can also do it. Some tips for snorkelling.1. Morning is the best with the ocean being crystal clear and calm.2. For kids, go to the recommended snorkel spots on the map3. Never snorkel alone4. Dont stand on the reef or touch...
Plan a Rottnest Island vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Rottnest Island locals
The Visitor Centre is right at the end of the Jetty and is run by the Rottnest Island Authority. You can get all the info on the island as well as book any bus...
Q: My family visiting Perth in August to see my new Granddaughter and plan on staying a few days on Rottnest Island. (OK, I know its...
A: Everything should be open whilst you're on Rottnest, it's a very popular day trip destination as well as being a place where people stay. Not that you'll find a lot -...
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Rottnest is sandy island about 19 km off the coast of Fremantle. The entire island is only 11km wide and 5 km wide and it is the only piece of land between Perth and Capetown. It was discovered by the...
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..."I missed visiting this place on my first visit to Perth in 2001, so I made sure I visit the island on my most recent visit and man, was it a great decision! Visited the island on a clear sunny...
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Rottnest, but the Australians say "Rotto"
Rottnest Island is located about 12 miles offshore of Perth, Australia. An island known worldwide for its awesome beaches with crystal clear water, its a must see when in Western Australia. Rottnest...
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Rottnest Island ~ Island of the Quokkas
Rottnest Island is located 18km off Fremantle, which is just a 25 minute ferry ride from Victoria Quay. The island is 11km long and just 4.5 km wide at some parts. The climate here is of a pleasant......
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Rottnest - A great day out in Perth!!
Rottnest Island (Rotto), is a fabulous place to visit on your holiday in Perth. You can get there by ferry from Fremantle (Freo) or from Hillary's Boat Harbour, about 20 minutes north of Perth.
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