Rottnest Island is an island about 19 km² in size Perth.
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background
The name "Rottnest Island" comes from the Dutch; The discoverers thought the kangaroo species "Quokka", which occurs very often here, to be large rats.
Map of Rottnest Island
getting there
From Perth or Fremantle Ferries operate several times a day. The comparatively high fare (return A $ 70-80, a little cheaper during the week, depending on the provider in 2017) is explained by the fact that a national park fee is also collected Perth drop off from Barrack St Jetty, within walking distance of the city center.
mobility
The island is car-free. But there are buses. The ferry operators offer combination tickets with bike rental, which otherwise costs around A $ 30.
Tourist Attractions
- Quokka. The Quokkas are actually a nocturnal species of kangaroo, the population on the island is estimated at around 10,000 individuals. The numerous tourists have made them diurnal on Rottnest Island. They have lost their fear of humans and get very close even with their offspring. Photos are welcome, touching is undesirable, feeding is prohibited (the fine is 150 AUD). Anything other than vegetable food and water brought along cause harm to the animals.
- The lighthouse
activities
Rent a bike and explore the island.
