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Plan Rottnest Island attractions including beaches, quokka rules, cycling, snorkelling, ferry planning, day trips and overnight notes.
Last updated: 2026-06-28
Rottnest Island works best as its own destination rather than a quick add-on to a crowded Perth day. Plan the ferry first, then choose whether the island day is mainly bike-based, bus-based, walking-focused, beach-focused, snorkelling-focused or a slower family visit.
Ferry times, island transport, accommodation, weather, beach conditions, bike hire, closures and wildlife rules can change. For quokkas and other wildlife, keep your distance, do not touch or feed them, and follow Rottnest Island Authority rules.
Rottnest often connects with Fremantle ferry planning and broader Beaches & Coast planning.
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Rottnest Island is an island day-trip guide for ferries, beaches, cycling, walking and responsible wildlife viewing.
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Rottnest Island Quokkas is a Perth island wildlife page for day trips, island wildlife, responsible viewing, with wildlife rules, weather notes and nearby-planning links.
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Rottnest Island Wildlife is a Perth island wildlife page for island wildlife, day trips, responsible viewing, with wildlife rules, weather notes and nearby-planning links.
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Rottnest Island With Kids helps families compare longer Perth-area outings by travel effort, weather, breaks and whether the day is worth the extra distance.
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A cautious snorkelling guide for Perth beach and lagoon pages, with safety checks before entering the water.
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A planning hub for nearby day trips, ferry outings, valleys, islands and coastal areas.
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Rottnest Island is an island day-trip guide for ferries, beaches, cycling, walking and responsible wildlife viewing.
Wildlife
Rottnest Island Quokkas is a Perth island wildlife page for day trips, island wildlife, responsible viewing, with wildlife rules, weather notes and nearby-planning links.
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A cautious snorkelling guide for Perth beach and lagoon pages, with safety checks before entering the water.
Families
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Rottnest Island With Kids helps families compare longer Perth-area outings by travel effort, weather, breaks and whether the day is worth the extra distance.
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Family Day Trips Perth helps families compare longer Perth-area outings by travel effort, weather, breaks and whether the day is worth the extra distance.
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Rottnest Island is an island day-trip guide for ferries, beaches, cycling, walking and responsible wildlife viewing.
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A weather-aware guide to indoor and covered attractions around Perth.
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Rottnest Island is an island day-trip guide for ferries, beaches, cycling, walking and responsible wildlife viewing.
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A transport-aware guide for planning Perth attractions by train, bus, ferry and walking links.
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A planning hub for nearby day trips, ferry outings, valleys, islands and coastal areas.
Before You Go
Check the official attraction website for today's opening hours, prices, bookings, closures, accessibility, facilities and event changes. For beaches, ferries, public transport and weather-sensitive plans, also check the relevant official transport, weather or safety source.