Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Rottnest Island, Western Australia

July 25, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Rottnest Island, Australia including Oliver Hill Battery, Wadjemup Lighthouse, Geordie Bay, Parakeet Bay, The Basin, Bathurst Lighthouse, Rottnest Island Visitor Centre, Rottnest Island Salt Lakes, Salmon Bay, Porpoise Bay.
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1. Oliver Hill Battery

Defence Rd, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia +61 8 9372 9732 [email protected] http://www.rottnestisland.com/see-and-do/Island-tours/oliver-hill
Excellent
57%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Oliver Hill Battery

Reviewed By bracky1

Thank you Bill for such an informative tour. The guns are amazing and the tunnels just blew me away - hard to believe all that is under the earth. I recommend this to everyone.

2. Wadjemup Lighthouse

Gem Road Wadjemup Rd, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/WA/Rottnest%20Main/Rottnest%20Main.htm
Excellent
46%
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47%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 177 reviews

Wadjemup Lighthouse

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.

3. Geordie Bay

Temeraire Road, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia http://www.rottnestisland.com/about/rottnest-beaches
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
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2%
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3%
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Geordie Bay

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.

4. Parakeet Bay

Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Parakeet Bay

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.

5. The Basin

Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 250 reviews

The Basin

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

6. Bathurst Lighthouse

Macedon Avenue Near Pinky Beach, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Bathurst Lighthouse

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bathurst-Lighthouse/132141506821778 https://tinyurl.com/y7gwrefs

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

7. Rottnest Island Visitor Centre

1 Henderson Ave Thomson Bay, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia +61 8 9372 9730 [email protected] http://www.rottnestisland.com/the-island/visitor-services/getting-around
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 747 reviews

Rottnest Island Visitor Centre

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.

8. Rottnest Island Salt Lakes

Geordie Bay Road, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-16/the-salt-lakes-of-rottnest-island,-by-jarrad-seng/8018084
Excellent
44%
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41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 122 reviews

Rottnest Island Salt Lakes

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.

9. Salmon Bay

Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia
Excellent
77%
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4.5 based on 237 reviews

Salmon Bay

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!

10. Porpoise Bay

Parker Point Loop Road, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Western Australia 6161 Australia http://www.inspirock.com/australia/rottnest-island/porpoise-bay-a5122520361
Excellent
57%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Porpoise Bay

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!

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