Travel Guide of Rottnest Island WA in Australia by Influencers and Travelers

Rottnest Island is an island off the coast of Western Australia, located 18 kilometres west of Fremantle. A sandy, low-lying island formed on a base of aeolianite limestone, Rottnest is an A-class reserve, the highest level of protection afforded to public land.

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1 - Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is an island off the coast of Western Australia, located 18 kilometres west of Fremantle. A sandy, low-lying island formed on a base of aeolianite limestone, Rottnest is an A-class reserve, the highest level of protection afforded to public land.

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2 - Wadjemup Lighthouse

Completed in 1849, the original 20-metre Wadjemup Lighthouse was Western Australia's first stone lighthouse and was built to provide a safer sailing passage for ships to Fremantle Port and the Swan River Colony.

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3 - Bike Rentals in Rottnest Island

Discover Rottnest Island by bicycle and experience over 63 beaches and 20 bays as you explore this unique A Class Reserve. Cycling is environmentally friendly and a fun recreational activity for all ages. As Rottnest Island has essentially no cars, cycling is one of the best ways to get around the Island. Experience Rottnest like the locals do!

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4 - The Basin

The Basin is a popular swimming location on Rottnest Island, Western Australia. It is located at 31°59′21″S 115°32′9″E, in the northwest of the island, between Pinky Beach and Longreach Bay.

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5 - Bathurst Lighthouse

Bathurst Lighthouse is one of two lighthouses on Rottnest Island, the other being Wadjemup Lighthouse. It is located on Bathurst Point, in the northeast of the island, and was activated in 1900.

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6 - Mountain Bike Tours in Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island E Bike Tour Peddle with ease and see the sights as you travel the Island on electric bikes.  Follow your guide to enjoy the environment and history along the way.  Stop for lunch at one of the bays, with time for a swim right at the end. Tour Package Includes Guided Tour of the Island on E-bikes.

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7 - Carnac Island

   19 km away

Carnac Island is a 19-hectare, A Class, island nature reserve about 10 km south-west of Fremantle and 3.5 km north of Garden Island in Western Australia.

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8 - Cottesloe Beach

   22 km away

Cottesloe Beach is a popular beach in Cottesloe and one of the most iconic locations of Western Australia. The enduring popularity of the beach is the result of combinatuon of factors including proximity to metropolitan Perth, accessibility by train, shelter from strong summer breezes and presence of offshore reefs making it a relatively safe swimming location.

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9 - Seaplane Tours in Rottnest Island

This small group full-day tour is the most exotic new way to experience Perth’s very own island paradise! You will travel in unique style within our luxurious state of the art Cessna turboprop seaplane to Perth’s most popular holiday destination. With an action-packed day of sightseeing, you will be professionally guided on the Rottnest Island Bayseeker Tour experiencing the many bays, beaches and also uncover some of the island’s deep history throughout the island. Taking time out to sit and enjoy the scenery while having your lunch at your chosen spot. Wittness the crystalline waters that surround the island from an aerial view, but don’t forget to take the perfect Quokka selfie! 

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10 - Fremantle Passenger Terminal

   22 km away

The Fremantle Passenger Terminal was built on Victoria Quay, Fremantle in 1960–62, The construction replaced the former cargo sheds located at the site of construction. It was opened in time for arrival of competitors for the Empire Games in 1962.

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11 - Fremantle

   22 km away

Fremantle is a major Australian port city in Western Australia, located at the mouth of the Swan River in the Perth metropolitan area. Fremantle Harbour serves as the port of Perth, the state capital. Fremantle was the first area settled by the Swan River colonists in 1829. It was declared a city in 1929, and has a population of approximately 29,000.

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12 - Snorkeling in Rottnest Island

Straight off the boat in a protected bay, you'll be guided by Marine Biologists and Snorkel Instructors through the best snorkeling spots and the amazing marine life around the island. You'll experience the wonders of the underwater world whilst exploring and learning along the way. This is the best and most interactive tour money can buy.

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13 - Fremantle Markets

   23 km away

The Fremantle Markets is a public market located on the corner of South Terrace and Henderson Street, Fremantle, Western Australia.

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14 - Fremantle War Memorial

   23 km away

The Fremantle War Memorial is a war memorial located on Monument Hill, an 11-acre public reserve and hill in Fremantle, Western Australia.

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15 - Fremantle Prison

   23 km away

Fremantle Prison, sometimes referred to as Fremantle Gaol or Fremantle Jail, is a former Australian prison and World Heritage Site in Fremantle, Western Australia.

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16 - Swanbourne Beach

   23 km away
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17 - Leighton Beach

   23 km away

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18 - Floreat Beach

   24 km away

Floreat Beach is in Western Australia, located off West Coast Highway, directly next to City Beach. The beach's southern extremity is a groyne and continues north past a drain pipe until Hale Road dog beach.

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19 - Marine Parade

   24 km away
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20 - Coogee Beach

   27 km away

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21 - Matilda Bay

   29 km away

Matilda Bay or Crawley Bay, then Sutherland's Bay is a natural bay in the Swan River in Western Australia, adjacent to the Perth suburb of Crawley. It extends from Pelican Point to Mounts Bay Road below Kings Park. The University of Western Australia is immediately opposite.

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22 - Hillarys WA

   29 km away

Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina and tourist precinct located in Hillarys, north of Perth, Western Australia and on the Indian Ocean.

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23 - Crawley Edge Boatshed

   30 km away

The Crawley Edge Boatshed is a boathouse located on the Swan River at Crawley in Perth, Western Australia. A well known landmark, the boatshed was built in the 1930s, and since the 1940s has been owned mainly by the Nattrass family.

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24 - Blue Boat House

   30 km away
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