Why should I visit Rottnest Island?

One of the best things about Rottnest Island is its unique natural attractions. Renowned for being a very pristine island, the beaches, bays and snorkelling spots are simply stunning – and perfect for exploring during those hot summer days.

What is special about Rottnest Island?

Boasting 63 beaches and 20 bays, Rottnest Island is a beach-lovers’ paradise. With its remarkable limestone reef, diverse marine life and several iconic dive sites including underwater caves, the waters around Rottnest Island are a diver’s paradise.

What happened at Rottnest Island?

It’s the largest deaths in custody site in Australia and the largest known burial ground of Aboriginal people. The inmates buried here were among almost 4,000 men and boys from all across Western Australia imprisoned in the Aboriginal-only Rottnest Island Prison between 1838 and 1931.

Why are quokkas only found on Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is known worldwide to be the home of the happiest animal on Earth – the Quokka (Setonix brachyurus). Close relatives of Wallabies, these tiny animals are found all over Rottnest Island, where their survival is largely attributed to the exclusion of any natural predators.

What can u do at Rottnest Island?

SEE & DO

• Surfing. Rottnest Island is home to some incredible surf breaks and some much bigger ones than Perth thanks to hogging all the offshore swells.
• Fishing.
• Snorkelling & Diving.
• Wildlife Spotting (On Land)
• Wadjemup Bidi Walk Trail.
• Wadjemup & Bathurst Lighthouses.
• Oliver Hill.
• Go Cultural Aboriginal Tour.

Why are Quokkas only found on Rottnest Island?

Are there sharks in Rottnest Island?

Swimmers are being warned to stay out of the water after multiple sharks were spotted feeding on the 20 metre carcass near Rottnest Island. Some sharks had been sighted as close as 100m from the shore, forcing Rottnest Island Authority to close beaches within a one kilometre radius of the whale.

Are there dingoes on Rottnest Island?

On the Rottnest Island and Perth, some predators include large birds, foxes, and dingoes (Quokka et al., 2006).

When should I go to Rottnest Island?

The best time to visit Rottnest Island is in Autumn or Spring. The months of October and November are recommended as the weather is perfect and the seas calm enough for a swim or water sports. Rottnest Island has a temperate Mediterranean style climate with wet-mild winters and dry summers.

Are there snakes on Rottnest Island?

There are two species of snakes present on the Island, the Southern Blind Snake and the Dugite. The Southern Blind Snake is a non-venomous burrowing snake, and the Dugite is a slender, dark brown, venomous snake. Do not attempt to pick up or touch snakes, or any other reptiles or frogs.

Can you swim to Rottnest Island?

With a choice of over 63 secluded beaches and 20 bays, you will be spoilt for choice. With so many unique bays and beaches, Rottnest Island offers a variety of water sports from swimming to diving, fishing and surfing.

Why can you not touch Quokkas?

While our quokkas are certainly friendly, touching and petting them is not permitted. Quokkas and birds on Rottnest Island have been known to deliver a nasty bite as well as carry diseases like Salmonella.

Why visit Rottnest Island?

For those that prefer to turn the pace down a notch, Rottnest Island is a beautiful spot for getting close to wildlife and sightseeing down the walking trials. As an A class nature reserve, Rottnest Island has flora, marine life and wildlife to encounter.

Why is Rottnest so beautiful?

Because let’s be honest people, Rottnest is a real beauty. Largely uninhabited, except by tourists and a small community that essentially work there to support this industry, almost the whole of Rottnest is given over to nature and her beauty. I read there are over 63 bays and beaches on Rottnest Island and I can believe it!

Where is the best island to visit in Australia?

Rottnest Island is a small island near Perth, about 18 kilometers off the coast of Fremantle in the Australian state of Western Australia. Because of its beautiful beaches and the quite untouched nature the island is ideal for sunbathing, snorkeling, splashing around, hiking and relaxing.

Why is Rottnest called the island of the spirit people?

According to some Aboriginal elders, being incarcerated on Rottnest was a double punishment for the indigenous people because the island is a place forbidden to them culturally. It has been called the island of the spirit people.