Rottnest Island Visitor Centre — Attraction in Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is absolutely stunning! The beaches boast crystal clear waters and pristine sand that make you feel like you've stumbled into a paradise postcard. Seriously, every nook and cranny of the island is Insta-worthy. It's like nature just keeps flexing on us with its beauty!

One of the highlights of the island is definitely the adorable quokkas. These little guys are always up for a photo op, and trust me, their smiles are heart-melting. It’s not just the quokkas that make the wildlife experience great there are heaps of birds and marine life to check out, too.

The island’s history and cultural tours are pretty fascinating. You get a blend of rich indigenous history and early European exploration. Plus, the museums and informative signs all over the island mean you can get clued up about its past while soaking up the sun.

Food and drink options on the island are a bit of a hit or miss. Some eateries serve up tasty grub, but overall, things can be a tad overpriced. So, you might want to pack some snacks or even a picnic!

Also, the transportation options around the island could use some improvements. The buses are convenient but can get a bit crowded, especially during peak times. Renting a bike is a great alternative, but remember to watch out for those hills – they’re no joke!

A few more seasoned travelers have mentioned that planning your visit well in advance is a lifesaver. Accommodations can fill up quickly, and prices soar during holiday periods. So, if you’re on a student budget like me, book early!

Lastly, the island is incredibly committed to sustainability, which is a huge plus in my book. Just be prepared to carry your trash off the island, as they really push for zero waste.

Rottnest Island is a must-visit if you’re around WA. With its breathtaking views, friendly wildlife, and rich history, it’s definitely a place to add to your travel list. Just bring your enthusiasm, a bit of patience, and a camera with lots of storage –...

Rottnest island is a must do day trip when visiting Perth! I went in March which was unfortunately already a bit cold and windy (so try to come in the summer), but despite that it was a great time with such amazing views! I booked with Rottnest Express, and through their site I was able to hire a bike for the day as well. They also have some discounts which helped a lot. If biking is not possible there are also hop on hop off busses which seem like a great option too. The bike was in fair condition, it got me to where I need to go around the island however if you think you might struggle with hills (especially if there is wind) I would definitely look into hiring an electric bike there. YOU MUST BRING WATER WITH YOU! Once you leave the main area with the ferries, there are very limited water filling stations! I biked for hours making several stops at beaches while getting to the other side of the island and only saw one water filling station closer to the other side. Just something to remember. I would also recommend spending the whole day there (taking the earliest ferry there and the last ferry back to not rush the island). There are so many sites to see, beaches with the cleanest water to swim in, and the cutest quokkas to take selfies with. There are some restaurants to eat at one the island but you can also bring food with you. There are also places to stay overnight but I only went for the day. Be sure to stop by some gift shops, the light houses, and visit the old quod. Lots of history to read about which was very interesting. Would recommend to anyone...

I don’t think it’s worth a visit for the price you pay, unless you love outdoors, sun and water sports.

Buy your ferry tickets and ask about parking. We paid $21 for 6.5 hour parking only to find out that the sheds have full day parking for $10 per car.

The ferry and admissions to Rottnest Island was roughly $65/pax for weekdays. If you are a tourist visiting, remember to take the Hello Perth maps and cut the coupon out for 15% discount.

However buses was additional $20/pax without any discount, so it’s really expensive if you’re not there for specific activities and just visiting. For us, water was too cold to snorkel in end March.

We were at the ferry terminal at about 9.45am and the next ferry was at 10.30am, after arriving on the island (11am) and buying the bus tickets, the next bus leaves on the hour which was 12pm.

Last ferry back was 4.30pm so we didn’t have much time to explore the island. But the island didn’t have much things except for the beaches and lighthouse ($9/pax entry).

Really hot without shelter at the beaches, so if you have a portable tent that would be awesome.

Saw many people Cycling (but if you don’t cycle often, I would recommend Cycling, take the explorer bus instead, very friendly bus captains). The island was really huge and dry, buses are timely every half an hour.

They have left the island untouched. Really easy to spot Quokkas especially with trees and shades.

When we drove down to Margaret River, we visited Canal Rocks which we felt was so much nicer and...