Top Things to do in Rottnest Island
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10 Free Things to do in Rottnest Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Rottnest Island, Australia including Little Parakeet Bay, Geordie Bay, Parakeet Bay, The Basin, Bathurst Lighthouse, Rottnest Island Salt Lakes, Salmon Bay, Porpoise Bay, Fish Hook Bay, City of York Bay.
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1. Little Parakeet Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Retro92 - Sydney, Australia
As daytrippers we took the bus to see the seals, then caught the next bus back around to Little Parakeet Bay (the buses go clockwise). It's tiny. Well protected from prevailing winds. Sand is very good and the water safe and calm. As it is a little bit away from main beach, it is quieter and we had the beach to ourselves for a bit. You can then walk back through Goerdie's, the Basin and the lighthouse to main beach for the trip back. It's a few kms, but if you take it slow, it is very easy.
2. Geordie Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By MargaretsForest - Margaret River, Australia
Fantastic location for a few night's stay. Close enough for access to facilities, but private enough to feel like you have the island to yourself. Great family style cabins too with plenty of privacy and a stunning view.
3. Parakeet Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Granules2013 - Darwin, Australia
Made this our last last spot when cycling around Rottnest island. Spent the most time here after a long day of exploring. Good to spend some extended time on the nice beach, does get pretty popular sometimes but it's so nice. Great snorkeling and diving too at each end around the rocks.
4. The Basin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By B8388HElisam - Perth, Australia
Visited here twice as this place has a beautiful beach and clear blue water to snorkel also safe for families and novice swimmers
5. Bathurst Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
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Reviewed By SarahWonganHills
Lots of photos can be taken here, great views, great lighting. Easy to walk to or catch a bus and hop off
6. Rottnest Island Salt Lakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By 589franf
Took myself on Rottnest ferry after being picked up in Scarborough Bch by courtesy bus.Included coffee & muffin while waiting to board.Staff were very friendly & views of coastline stunning.Had a tour booked & after arriving headed off to get tour under way. Although the train was under repair we boarded a mini bus & with excellent commentary we toured part of the island.Stopped for a picnic lunch then back onto bus to other side of island which included lighthouse tour & war history tour of the big guns & tunnels which protected Fremantle in the war.Great people excellent history info & got some great photos.Back onto bus & saw dolphins sea lions birds & Whales off the coast with photo ops.Ending in town had time for a cold one at bar on water before boarding ferry for return trip & courtesy bus back.Excellent day out highly recommend tour????Tks will return.The quotas are everywhere & don’t mind posing for a selfie.
7. Salmon Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By DavidLih - Melbourne, Australia
Stunning white sand beach with great snorkelling! Easily accessible via the Hop On and Hop Off bus or a short 20mins bike ride from town centre, which is part of the fun getting there!
8. Porpoise Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada
I went down the metal stairs and found myself on a beautiful beach. The bay was calm. I like the dunes. They were attractive. It had white sand. Quite different. I stood still here and enjoyed my environment. Wow! This is a must see!
9. Fish Hook Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By KylieIsTravelling - Perth, Australia
Fish Hook Bay is the area on the south western tip of the island, to the east of West End Boardwalk and Cape Vlamingh (TripAdvisor currently has the incorrect location). This little bay has some fantastic scenery here and is well worth the walk along the boardwalk as well as the trails closer to the bay to get some great photos. Easily accessible by bus, bike or the walking trails on the south western end of the island.
