Top Things to do in Rottnest Island
10 Things to do in Rottnest Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Rottnest Island, Australia including Wadjemup Lighthouse, Geordie Bay, Parakeet Bay, The Basin, Bathurst Lighthouse, Rottnest Island Visitor Centre, Rottnest Island Salt Lakes, Salmon Bay, West End, Thomson Bay.
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1. Wadjemup Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By ElaineLimTC - Penang Island, Malaysia
It is one of the most prominent landmark in Rottnest Island and it has great views from the top of the hill. If you are unfit, I recommend the hop-on bus. Lather plenty of sunblock, unless you plan to get a tan.
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 Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 747 reviews
Rottnest Island Visitor Centre is located in Thomson Bay near the main jetty. Ask the helpful and friendly staff for maps and information about attractions, tours, bus services, bike hire and mooring rentals. If you are staying in Rottnest Island Authority accommodation you can check in at the Visitor Centre from 2pm daily. Please phone for opening hours and other helpful information.
Reviewed By biscuits1010
The visitor center has all the souvenirs and super friendly staff. The island it’s self is absolutely amazing would recommend the hop on hop off bus services to get from spot to spot as they run every 15min and there is plenty of knowledge shared by the driver along the way. Driving is amazing and not over crowded, wouldn’t recommend riding bikes if you want to see the whole island with the family as you would need to all be fairly fit as it get quite hot. Take plenty of water as fill stations and stores are limited.
7. 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.
8. 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!
9. West End
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Jaymez69 - Perth, Australia
A spectacular section of the island's coast. We saw osprey, mutton birds, pelicans, gulls, terns, cormorants, and others. We saw giant black skinks. There were dolphins frolicking in the surf. We could see two seals get out of the water and clamber ashore on the rocky outcrop just off from the viewing platform. Sitting and watching the constant waves, and keeping an eye out for wildlife was a buzz, especially when we clearly saw whales blowing air.
10. Thomson Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Bellridge - Caversham, Australia
Lively beachwalk and views of ferries and boats coming and going. Does get very busy as right next to the main centre of Rotto.
