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SEGWAY TOURS WA
ROTTNEST ISLAND
GETTING AROUND
Reach Rottnest Island by
ferry from Fremantle, Hillarys
Boat Harbour, or Perth’s
Barrack Street Jetty, or
travel by air with Rottnest
Air-Taxi, Air Charters West,
or helicopter via Corsaire
Aviation. On the island,
explore by bike, the hopon hop-off Rottnest Island
Explorer Bus, or the Quokka
Hopper for private transfers.
ROTTNEST ISLAND /
WADJEMUP
Rottnest Island lies just 19km off
the coast of Fremantle yet feels
a world away. Surrounded by the
turquoise expanse of the Indian
Ocean, generations of Western
Australians have made summer
memories of swimming in sparkling
bays, biking around the island,
and watching incredible sunsets.
Rottnest is a paradise, where
you’ll ease into the rhythm of
laid-back simplicity from the
moment you arrive.
Hike the Wadjemup Bidi, a
network of 昀椀ve trails that weave
through bushland, coastal
headlands and inland lakes, or
join The Hike Collective for a
guided adventure. The West End
walk is a favourite, with long-nosed
fur seals often spotted lazing on
Cathedral Rocks.
Rottnest is made for discovery.
More than 60 beaches and 20 bays
invite you in for swims, snorkels and
sunbathing. Shallow reefs at The
Basin, a snorkel trail through vibrant
marine life at Little Salmon Bay and
coral gardens at Parakeet Bay.
For something special, hop on a
You can book bike hire with
your ferry ticket, or book
ahead for snorkel gear and
SUPs from Pedal & Flipper.
Snorkel and Sail Cruise aboard
Charter 1’s catamaran. Take a
guided snorkel tour and learn
about the reef from experts, or join
Laura the Explorer Tours who run
the only full-day bike tour on the
island which takes you all around
Rotto, showing off the stunning
beaches and bays.
If you prefer your thrills at
altitude, Skydive Geronimo offers
Australia’s only island skydive.
Plunge towards the sea with
panoramic views in every direction.
For something more indulgent,
Rottnest Cruise’s Luxe Island
Seafood Cruise is a 昀氀oating feast,
where you haul in your own lobster
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