Rottnest Island (Rats-Nest Island)

Rottnest Island is located about 19km off the coast of Perth, WA and is home to some of the worlds most crystal clear beaches and bays. Rottnest Island was named in late 1696 by the Dutch explorer William de Vlaming who called it Rottnest meaning rat's nest, which he thought the Quokkas were giant rats.

Rottnest Island was initially used for farming,fishing and salt gathering until it became a prison for Aboriginal men in the late 1830's. In 1903, the Aboriginal prison was closed and the island was open for recreation


It is easily travelled in 30 minutes by fast ferry from Fremantle.


Most visitors ride bicycles on the island.

Geordie Bay

The Lakes on the island

There are bicycles around

A beautiful tree

We cycled about 5km to reach the Oliver Hills, which guns were built to defend Australia during WWII (1937 to 1950). It could fire to a distance of 28km. They were about 7 of these guns in Australia. But by 1950s, these guns were obsolette and removed, leaving this only one in Australia.

Views on top of the hill

Yin watching the Wadjemup Lighthouse

Back at the settlement point

This is the place which provides rental of all kind of bicycles

The famous Quokka!
Quokkas are leaf-eaters but they do eat Subway and Red Rooster nowadays!

Back at Fremantle. The famous fish & chips

Can't find such huge serving portion in Kuching. hehe

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