Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is an island off the coast of Western Australia.


Contents

Understand

As almost all activities on Rottnest Island are under the administration of the Western Australian Government. the prime source of information is located on the website at http://www.rottnest.wa.gov.au/


History

The island was used as ain internment camp for Italian and German civilians in WWI.

In WWII several large artillery guns were built on the island's tallest hill. These are no longer functional, but you can take free tours to the guns and through the bunkers surrounding them.

Today the island is no longer used by the military and is a popular relaxing getaway for Western Australians.

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

By ferry from Perth or Fremantle or by plane.

Fees/Permits

Get around

Hire a bike and cycle around the island. Cars are not permitted.

See

Historic buildings and cemetary, lighthouses, superb coastal views and wildlife.

Do

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

Get out

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