by Chelle on August 25, 2000
A short ferry trip from Perth (approx half an hour) is the island of Rottnest or 'Rotto' to the locals. The island is 19km off the coast of Fremantle, (which is where most of the ferries go from). The island is apparently named after the small rat-like animals called 'quokkas' which are native only to Rottnest. It's a great place for cycling (bike hire is available and very popular on the island), snorkelling & scuba diving or just lazing on one of the many beautiful beaches. There is also a hostel in Rotto called Kingston Barracks if you want to stay and explore a little more.
https://igougo.com/review-r1138896-Rottnest_Island.html
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