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Rottnest Island, Western Australia

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Home to the happiest animals on earth - quokkas – Rottnest Island / Wadjemup is a holiday haven of pristine beaches, aquamarine bays, bike tracks and walking trails. The best part? The car-free, conservation-minded Class A reserve is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle in our capital city, Perth and an unforgettable adventure for every visitor. Whadjuk Noongar people are the original Custodians of Wadjemup, and the island holds a rich and complex history for Aboriginal people across WA. Join an immersive Aboriginal tour or visit the Wadjemup Museum and connect to the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of the island. Ferries bound for Rottnest Island / Wadjemup depart from Perth, Fremantle and Hillarys Boat Harbour, while light planes and helicopters offer scenic transits from various locations. Once you’ve crossed the 19-kilometre channel between Perth and the island, get about on foot, with a hired bicycle or e-bike, use the shuttle, or board the hop-on-hop-off bus, which loops around the 11 kilometre-long island. Rottnest’s beaches are like a slice of paradise, with blindingly white sand, water so clear you can see down to your toes, and majestic coves formed by naturally sculpted rocks. In all, there are 63 secluded, sandy havens, linked by paved riding and walking trails. The Basin, Geordie Bay and Little Parakeet Bay are favourites close to Thomson Bay settlement, while those towards West End have a raw, rugged appeal. From certain spots, you’ll see humpback whales breaching (they migrate from September to November), seals floating or dolphins bobbing. Beneath the waterline, there are numerous species of coral, tropical fish and abundant seagrasses. Both Parker Point and Little Salmon Bay have snorkel trails dotted with underwater panels. Signposted walking trails also crisscross the island’s heart, with more than 45 kilometres of connected trails and boardwalks to follow. The main attraction, of course, is the highly photogenic quokka, a friendly marsupial that appears to smile. By night, relax in eco-glamping tents, historic cottages, or a beachfront hotel, or bring your camping gear to enjoy the simple life as city lights twinkle across the ocean.

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