Famous for its unbelievably picturesque beaches, smiling quokkas, and scenic cycling routes, Rottnest Island is a MUST-VISIT for anyone visiting Perth/Fremantle in Western Australia.
I first visited Rottnest Island back in 2017 while on a tourism campaign with Qantas & AlaskaAir, and while I did love my love time on the island – I got rather unlucky with the weather as it rained the majority of the day – which made cycling, swimming/snorkeling, and admiring the coastal views immensely less exciting, as well as the devastating news that my scheduled skydive was cancelled.
I’ve been wanting to get back to Rottnest Island ever since to fully experience this iconic Australian destination, so when I discovered round-trip flights from Bali for only $160 USD (including checked-baggage) I instantly booked it for my next visa-run from Indonesia.
Known as Wadjemup by the Whadjuk Noongar people, is often referred to as “the place across the water where the spirits are”
“Once connected to the mainland, Wadjemup was known as an important meeting place and ceremonial site for the Whadjuk people — a place of transition between the physical and spiritual world. Every visit to Wadjemup should be one of reciprocity and respect.”
I’m stoked to share that my recent trip was a complete success and I got to do ALL the things I missed out on last time + so much more, and it was truly PERFECT day-trip and has got me absolutely obsessed with “Rotto” (as the locals call it).
So here’s a fun little mini-guide to the island with all my personal travel tips and recommendations to help you make the most of your day-trip (or overnight stay) on Rottnest Island.
Getting to Rottnest Island
First things first, let’s get you to paradise!
It’s a super simple and easy process to get yourself booked on a ferry, and there are two major companies that offer transportation: Rottnest Express & SeaLink. They’re both going to offer pretty much the same services and prices so it really just depends on the timetable that fits your preferred travel time – but I’d suggest departing early and staying later in the evening to have plenty of time for swimming/snorkeling at the various beaches and soaking up the sun!
- My Top Travel Tip: Take the ferry from Fremantle! It’s cheaper and 3x faster as it only takes 30-minutes from Fremantle (and the B-Shed ferry terminal is in a super convenient location and you can easily walk to/from. Plus, spending a day or…
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