Rottnest Island is a unique holiday destination just off the Perth coast. Awaken understanding and connection with meaningful history, thriving ecosystems, and tropical ocean depths.

Rottnest Island (Nyungar: Wadjemup), often colloquially referred to as "Rotto", is a 19-square-kilometre (7.3 sq mi) island off the coast of Western Australia, located 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Fremantle.

From finding stunning beaches and booking exquisite snorkelling tours, to planning rugged bush hikes, and learning historical stories that help you understand a different side to the island, it’s a place to discover, explore, refresh, and reflect.

Stay in stunning ocean view accommodation, charming cottages, bungalows, cabins or even camp. Choose from a range of options to suit your style and budget.

Just a short ferry ride from Fremantle or Perth, Rottnest Island has long been Western Australia’s holiday destination of choice. With 63 gorgeous beaches, a fantastic range of guided tours and packages and some excellent places to stay, ‘Rotto’ is perfectly set-up for families, groups, couples and solo adventures.

Jun 7, 2024 · Rottnest Island has plenty of vibrant marine life to explore beneath the surface, so it’s the perfect destination for snorkeling. Its waters are home to 135 varieties of tropical fish, as well as brightly colored coral beds, and even a few shipwrecks!

Apr 19, 2024 · With its stunning beaches, bays, and walking tracks, fascinating history, and of course the resident quokka population, all wrapped up in a compact little island that’s easy to get around, it’s tailor-made for day trippers.

From barbecue blocks to toilet stops, discover where to rest and refresh on the island. Find all the important visitor information you need to know to make your Wadjemup visit a safe one.

Feb 16, 2025 · If you’re planning a trip to this little island off the coast of Perth, here is everything you need to know before your visit to Rottnest Island – including some things I wish I’d known before I went there, including the different Rottnest Island ferry options, where to eat and where to sleep, tours to take, what to bring, and more!