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Western Australia’s island original
Small island.
Small island.
Big smile.
Meet the quokka and discover Wadjemup / Rottnest Island—an extraordinary place of sheltered bays, coastal trails and remarkable wildlife just offshore from Perth.
↓ Discover the islandMeet the quokka
A curious little marsupial
Quokkas are small, herbivorous marsupials native to south-west Western Australia. Rottnest Island supports the best-known population, where these compact members of the kangaroo and wallaby family live among coastal scrub and woodland.
Their rounded faces and relaxed expression have made them famous around the world. Quokkas are wild animals, though, and the best encounters happen quietly and at a respectful distance.
Wadjemup / Rottnest Island
Clear bays and an ancient story
About 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle, Rottnest Island is known for brilliant turquoise water, white-sand beaches, limestone reefs and a relaxed, mostly car-free pace. Visitors explore by bicycle, on foot or aboard the island bus.
Known as Wadjemup to the Whadjuk Noongar people, the island has deep cultural significance and a complex history. Its landscape is much more than a holiday backdrop: it is a place to experience thoughtfully and respectfully.
63 beaches20 baysCycling trailsMarine life
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Independent Rottnest Island Services
Discover privately operated tours, transport, accommodation and visitor services.
Tours and experiences
The Hike Collective
Discover Rottnest beyond the shorelineBoat charters
BlueSun2 Boat Charters
Your private day on the waters of RottnestFremantle accommodation
Hougoumont Hotel
Boutique Fremantle accommodation near the ferryWeddings and photography
Photography by Emma Pointon
Natural Rottnest wedding and elopement photographyCycling and beach equipment
Rottnest Express Bike & Snorkel Hire
Everything you need to explore the islandRestaurants and catering
Pinky’s Rottnest Island
Relaxed island dining overlooking Pinky BeachIndependent listings: Businesses featured in this section are independently operated. Paid placement does not imply endorsement by any government department or the Rottnest Island Authority.
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A better quokka encounter starts with space
Enjoy the moment, take your photograph and let quokkas choose where they go. Simple care protects their health and the island environment.
Stay calm and keep a respectful distance. Never chase, handle or restrain a quokka.
Human food can make quokkas seriously unwell. Let them rely on their natural diet.
Use bins, carry reusable water and remain on marked paths to protect fragile habitat.