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ROTTNEST ISLAND
and the coral of Parakeet Bay all
make these stand-out choices for
snorkelling.
TIP // Book ahead to hire a
bike, snorkel gear, or a SUP
board from Pedal & Flipper.
Experience the ocean from another
vantage point when taking the
plunge with Skydive Geronimo —
the only island skydive experience
in Australia. And to reward yourself
and relax the nerves, indulge with
a Luxe Seafood Cruise through
Rottnest Cruises. Enjoy seafood as
fresh as it gets as you draw your
own lobster pot to the surface
before docking in one of the island’s
pristine bays for a freshly cooked,
seven-course banquet on the boat.
That’s not the only taste of luxury
you’ll experience on Rottnest Island.
The island boasts a spread of
waterfront, alfresco dining options
with panoramic views of the
horizon, just steps from the sand.
Hotel Rottnest, Isola Bar e Cibo,
Lontara, and Pinky’s Beach Club are
some of the finer options that will
tantalise the tastebuds. In the main
settlement find classics like the
Rottnest Bakery, where the vanilla
slice is to die for; Frankie’s on Rotto,
where the pizzas are fresh; and The
Lane Café, where the Cray Dogs
are a must-try.
While day trips are easily done,
immersing yourself into island life
by staying several nights is ideal.
There’s a wide breadth of options
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available — from the family-friendly
campground a stone’s throw
from The Basin, to self-contained
cabins and chalets, to the
premium Samphire Rottnest resort
overlooking Thomson Bay or the
newly opened Lodge Wadjemup.
There’s plenty more to explore
for history buffs too, with Rottnest
having played a significant role in
both World Wars. Once the location
for military training and defence,
cycle up or catch the bus to Oliver
Hill to visit the gun tower and the
maze of underground tunnels.
Discover
more of
Rottnest Island
QUOKKAS
If you’ve heard one thing about
Rottnest Island, it’s probably
about the little marsupials known
as quokkas that are synonymous
with the area. Quokkas can be
found just about everywhere on
the island, often hopping about
through the main settlement
and grazing on grass, leaves
and shrubs at Garden Lake.
Rottnest owes its English name
to the quokkas – when Dutch
explorer Willem de Vlamingh
stumbled across the island in
1696, he mistook them for rats
and named their home Rotte
Nest, meaning rat’s nest. Please
observe the quokkas from a
respectable distance.
