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Island off the coast of Western Australia
Photo: Nachoman-au, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Rottnest Island is an island about 20 km off the coast of Perth with a permanent population of around 300 people. It receives around 500,000 visitors a year, and up to 15,000 visitors at a time during peak periods and is best known for its adorable quokkas.
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Alfresco seating overlooking Thomson Bay, serving fine coffees and a diverse food menu.
Sports bar with TAB, Fox Sports and big screen TVs throughout the bar. Great pub style food and a great place to kick back and relax.
Offering 5 Senses coffee, fresh made juices, smoothies, cakes and salads as well as an extensive dine in and takeaway menu. They will also have local and Rottnest themed artworks on display and for sale.
Specialising in healthy gourmet snacks and nutritious meals. Gluten free, vegetarian, sugar free and other dietary requirements can be catered for.
Cream buns, vanilla slices, jam donuts, pies, sausage rolls and fresh bread. All baked daily on the premises. Cold drinks, coffee and gelati are also available.
Over 100 flavours are made using fresh local Western Australian produce followed by a few secret ingredients and Simmo's imagination.
A takeaway coffee house tucked against the Lane in Somerville Mall. There's a wooden deck area in front, where you can sit with your coffee and watch quokkas and tourists in the mall.
The newest addition to the island, Pinky's Beach Club offers a more upmarket vibe.
Self–catering accommodation.
Opened in late 2020, this is the newest (and generally most expensive) accommodation on the island. Samphire bookings are not conducted through the normal government process for Rottnest Island and thus are available at short notice
Eco-tent with a pool.
You can access Rottnest Island by a ferry, 30 min from Fremantle, or a longer trip from Barrack Street Jetty in Perth.
Read in the guideBy bicycle
Rent a bike from the ferry terminal in Thomson Bay and cycle around the island – this is a very comfortable and individual way. Bike rental is around $30 per day.
By bus
Cars are not permitted, but there is a regular bus shuttle available for traveling around the island. A day ticket allows you to stop everywhere you want.
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