Welcome to Rottnest.

The one place practically every local will tell you to visit while you are in Perth is Rottnest Island. Named by Dutch explorers in the late 17th century for the local animals that they mistook for rats, the island is a must see destination.

The so-called “rats” were actually quokkas — small wallaby-like marsupials that live on the island. You’ll see them all over the place, they're well used to humans, but tempting as it is — please don’t feed them!

A day trip will give you a good taste of the island. 35 minutes by ferry from Fremantle and you land in Thomson’s Bay, the main Settlement. When you get there, check at the visitor’s centre for information about where to go and what to do, guided tours, bus times and so on.

There’s a heap to see and do:

• Take to the water
• Get active
• Eat and drink
• Explore the past
• Get close to nature.

For a laid back Perth experience book your tickets today!