Kaya! Wandjoo Wadjemup - Hello! Welcome to Rottnest Island.
When you step foot on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, you enter a different frame of mind. It starts with your journey over as you awaken an appetite for adventure and curiosity at the anticipation of arriving on an island with a rich history, incredible coastal scenes, and wildlife populations unique to Western Australia. Submerge yourself into invigorating waters and take a snorkel with you to spy mesmerising marine life swimming by. Reflect on the island’s past and continuing connections on an enlightening Aboriginal cultural tour. Cycle the island all the way to Oliver Hill where so much history of the island’s defence use is preserved. Admire otherworldly sunsets splash across the sky. Hike the Wadjemup Bidi and appreciate the abundance of special flora and fauna all around you. Melt into the magic here and let time slip away…
Home to iconic quokkas, a channel for annual whale migrations, underwater
marine sanctuaries, and giant osprey nests — there’s nothing ordinary about this island. It’s a way to see the world through a new lens.