Rottnest Island Adventure Guide: Quokkas, Cycling & Survival Tips 🚴♀️

⛴️ Ferry Essentials Arrive 30 mins early – We sprinted at the last 2 mins! 😅 Parking: $12/day at Fremantle port. Pro tip: Take seasickness pills—the evening return ride feels like a pirate ship! 🌊 Best schedule: 8:30am–6:30pm ferry (time for breakfast + lazy cycling). 🎟️ Tickets & Bike Rentals Book early! Popular slots sell out (via Rottnest Express). Avoid their bikes – Rusty, stiff, unadjustable seats! 🚳 If stuck, swap immediately (or wait for next ferry). Helmet hack: Test the fit first—M-sized helmets kept falling off! Better option: Rent from Pedal & Flipper (island shops). 🍔 Food & Water Breakfast: Only Dome Café & a pub open early (near dock). Survival rule: Hoard water! Only 3–4 spots sell it. Pack snacks—hunger hits hard mid-ride! 🍫 🐭 Quokka Selfie Protocol Hotspots: Dome Café lawn, visitor center, residential areas. DO: Toss them leaves (they’ll pose!). DON’T: Touch! 🚫 (Unhygienic + illegal). 🚴♀️ Cycling the Island (Brutal but Beautiful) Reality check: Endless hills + zero shade = exhausting! 😫 Top stops: Cape Vlamingh (cliff views) Little Salmon Bay (turquoise waters) Pink Lake (yes, it’s pink! + duck-filled streams) 🦆 Escape plan: Take the island bus if legs give up! 🚌 ☀️ Critical Gear Sunscreen + sunglasses – Even in Sept, sunburn is guaranteed. Hydration pack – More water than you think! Final Verdict "Never again... but worth it!" Quokkas + crystal seas = unforgettable. 💙 Regrets? Zero. #PerthTravel #QuokkaIsland