Rottnest Island - Things to see and do
in Western Australia
Park features
Not Dog Friendly
- BBQand BBQ Packs
- Beach Access
- Restaurant and Bar
- Swimming Pool
- Tour Desk
Things to see and do
In and around Rottnest Island
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On-site
Quokka Birthday
17 Sep 2022 - 18 Sep 2022
Every day.
Celebrate the happiest little mammals on earth with a weekend full of fun events and Quokka-themed drink specials!
Join a family-friendly Quokka hunt where kids can win a chocolate quokka before you give our no-alcohol Quokktail mocktail a go! Yum. -
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Adventure Rottnest
The ultimate thrill for nature lovers, this 90-minute adventure tour takes you on a journey to the island's wild side. Explore Rottnest's rugged coastline and witness the beauty of its abundant wildlife up close, including the migrating humpback whales (Sept-Nov). Tour runs from Sept to April.
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Discover Rottnest Bus Tour
Distance from park: 700m
This 90 minute bus tour takes you to some of Rottnest's most spectacular locations, where you can experience the island's diverse flora, fauna, history and culture for yourself, with insightful commentary by knowledgeable crew from Rottnest Express along the way.
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Family Fun Park
Distance from park: 750m
There is much for families to do at Rottnest with the Family Fun Park & Mini Golf a popular destination. Open every day from 9am to 5pm the park features mini golf, trampolines, giant chess and a range of 'arcade' style games.
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Quokkas
These uber cute, extremely hospitable and super famous marsupials can be found all over Rottnest Island. Quokkas are very active during the day and aren't afraid to get up close. If you're lucky you may even find one willing to pose for a famous Quokka Selfie.
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Snorkelling
Rottnest Island is one of the best locations for snorkellers. The Island is home to hundreds of species of tropical fish with dolphins, stingrays and turtles often spotted. There are numerous spots around the Island for snorkelling with some of the most popular including The Basin and Fish Hook Bay.
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Wadjemup Bidi Trails
Wadjemup Bidi is a series of 45 kilometres of walking trails that explore Rottnest Island. The trails take walkers on a range of tracks that cross-coastal headlands, inland lakes, landmarks and man-made attractions and showcase the rich flora and fauna Rottnest has to offer.
There are five sections to Wadjemup Bidi, each with its own environmental and culturally significant elements to explore and experience.
Whadjuk Noongar are the Traditional Owners of Rottnest Island. "Bidi" in Noongar means "trail" or "track". -
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Father's Day Weekend
3 Sep 2022
Time: 3:00 pm
On The Lawn
Teach Dad how to barbecue the perfect steak for real!
Learn from Perth BBQ School’s Gusface Grillah, PLUS win your Dad one of their Texas Masterclasses featuring Big Don’s Smoked Meats. -
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Wedding's at Pinky's
Time: 12:00 pm Duration: 4 Hours
Pinky's Lawn
Magical destination for your special day. Book your appointment with our Events Coordinator today - rottnest.events@discoveryparks.com.au.
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AFL Grand Final
24 Sep 2022
Time: 12:30 pm
Don’t miss the thrills and spills of this year’s AFL Grand Final. Watch it live on the big screen at Pinky’s Rottnest Island and party on afterwards with our DJ.