Visit Rottnest Island

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Located off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is an A-Class nature reserve. Home to 63 beaches and 20 bays teeming with stunning coral reefs, crystal clear waters and unique wildlife. Rottnest Island is a must-see destination when you are visiting Western Australia.


Explore our Popular Activities

Main Bus stop

Main Bus stop

Stop at the Main Settlement for the ferry departure point. Restaurant and cafe options available. Swim at Thomson Bay.

Kingstown Bus Shelter

Kingstown Bus Shelter

Stop here for the Kingstown Barracks accommodation.

Henrietta Rocks

Henrietta Rocks

A great spot for snorkeling with a shipwreck close to the shore to make it a truly unique snorkeling experience.

Porpoise Bay

Porpoise Bay

A great spot for swimming or fishing.

Parker Point

Parker Point

Stop off here for a snorkel with a toilet block. Parker Point is also a great little fishing spot.

Little Salmon Bay

Little Salmon Bay

A beautiful bay for snorkeling, one of the most popular beaches on the Island.

Salmon Bay

Salmon Bay

A long beach on the south side of the Island, enjoy a swim or a surf.

Wadjemup Lighthouse

Wadjemup Lighthouse

Stop off here to visit Wadjemup Lighthouse. Please note you will be dropped off at the bottom of the hill, there is a steep 250m walk to the lighthouse. Once there enjoy 360 degree views of the Island.

Green Island

Green Island

Enjoy a swim with a toilet block.

Strickland Bay

Strickland Bay

A great surfing spot on the Island, you will have a walk from the stop to reach the beach.

West End

West End

Enjoy the lookout point where you can sight a pod of seals, dolphins and whales during their migration period. Have a swim at Fish Hook Bay or a surf at Cathedral Rocks.

Roland Smith

Roland Smith

From this stop walk to Marjorie Bay or Rocky Bay Beach for a swim.

Rocky Bay

Rocky Bay

Stark Bay

Stark Bay

Stop here to surf at Stark Bay

Ricey Beach

Ricey Beach

A great beach for a swim, a great spot if you want a quiet beach.

City of York Bay

City of York Bay

A great spot for swimming with a toilet block.

Little Armstrong Bay

Little Armstrong Bay

A popular beach for snorkeling.

Little Parakeet Bay

Little Parakeet Bay

A great spot for snorkeling on the Island.

Geordie Bay

Geordie Bay

Stop here for a bite to eat at the cafe, for accommodation and a swim.

Salmon Bay beaches on Rottnest

Rottnest Island Weather

Find out more about the island's climate. Including the perfect beach to visit based off the wind direction.

Rottnest Island Accommodations

Quokka Hopper making a private transfer on the island

Quokka Hopper

The Quokka Hopper, an on-demand private transfer created for your comfort and accessibility. Get picked up and dropped off at our 12 convenient stop locations.

Quokka on Rottnest Island

Environmental Commitment

Read about how Rottnest Fast Ferries helps Australian marine and climate science research. As well as our environmental commitment and how you can help reduce your footprint while on the island.