The Basin — Local services in Rottnest Island

Well it is impossible to get past the brutality of this place. Whatever the scenic merit the extraordinary cruelty and misery pervades the whole place. I got this from Wadjemup Tottnest web site: "For Aboriginal people across Western Australia, Wadjemup / Rottnest Island is a significant place. Once connected to the mainland some 6,500 years ago, Wadjemup was used by the Whadjuk Noongar people for important ceremonies and meetings. After the sea levels rose Wadjemup was no longer accessible by land and there is no physical evidence that Whadjuk Noongar people visited Wadjemup after the completion of islandisation and European settlement. Following the colonisation of Western Australia in the early 1800s, Wadjemup played an increasingly sorrowful role in Aboriginal history. European settlers established Wadjemup first as a prison, incarcerating thousands of Aboriginal boys and men from across Western Australia, then as a forced labour camp – known as the Rottnest Island Aboriginal Establishment."

So with that history this place has another dimension...

A beautiful part of Rottnest Island. We went on an extremely hot day (37C) and there was an insane amount of flies around which kinda ruined the trip.

I'd advise to check the temperature and get a fly net to cover your face. They sell fly nets for $8 but were sold out when we visited.

It is a beautiful place and water is crystal clear.

The quokkas are extremely cute and friendly. Unfortunately too many people touch and feed them even though the ferry tells people not to.

Without having visited any other places it's hard to say if it's worth it. But our ferry was $25 each way with Sealink ferries and the govt fees were $18.

So for 2 you'll end up spending around $200 with lunch for the day.

It wasn't too busy but coming from Sydney I don't think as many people visit Perth during...

Fish 🐟 🐠 galore at The Basin! What a great spot for the family to go for perfect views, shade, a lovely swim and yes, heaps of fish along the rees, big and small. The beach is patrolled by Surf Lifesavers and there is easy access to the sand via steps with rails. No ramp though. Freshwater showers to rinse off under as well as a new ablution block with toilets. Heaps of bike parking, easy access and just one of the classic places to stop on your trip...