Rottnest Island (Quokka Island)β Perth, Western Australia
This guide covers everything you need to know to visit Rottnest Island β a must-visit for nature lovers! π How to Get to Rottnest Island β€οΈ We stayed in Perth CBD. To reach Rottnest, you need to take a ferry. π« Book round-trip ferry tickets directly online. π° Money-saving tip: Donβt buy the Perth CBD β Rottnest package! Instead, book from Fremantle to Rottnest β itβs cheaper. Youβll receive a QR code ticket via email. Getting from Perth CBD to Fremantle π From Perth CBD, head to Perth Station (easily accessible). Use the self-service ticket machines to buy a train ticket to Fremantle β the ride takes about 30 minutes. Trains are clean and rarely crowded. π Bonus: Travel is free on Sundays! From Fremantle Station, itβs a 10-minute walk to B Shed Ferry Terminal. Check the ferry schedule displayed at the terminal. Exploring the Island ποΈ The island is fairly small β no need to rush if you prefer a relaxed trip! At the visitor center, you can rent a bike or buy a hop-on-hop-off bus ticket. π For lazy travellers (like us!), the bus is highly recommended. You can get off at any stop, explore, and hop back on. Meet the Stars of the Island! π¦ QUOKKAS are everywhere! π They look up at you with the cutest eyes β unbelievably photogenic! β οΈ But remember: No disturbing, no feeding, no touching. π¦ Youβll also see red-beaked seagulls β be careful, theyβre known for snatching food! π The ocean around the island is crystalline turquoise β like jelly, sparkling and breathtakingly beautiful. #RottnestIsland #Quokka #PerthTravel #WesternAustralia #NatureLover #TravelGuide #Australia