Rottnest Island

A small island near Perth that can be explored in 1 day by bike or local bus, exploring many picturesque bays and admiring the smiling Quokkas.

Quokkas

Quokkas are "smiling animals" that live only in Australia, mainly on Rottnest Island. They are small mammals from the kangaroo family. On the island they can be found in several places marked on the map with bicycle routes.

Picturesque bays

There are 17 charming but diverse coves on the island, along with which you can relax with pleasure.

Pink lakes (Pink Lakes)

In Australia, you can see "pink lakes" in many places. These are salty lakes whose color is due to microscopic algae containing beta-carotene growing on salt crystals. The salinity of the lake, which is in the photos, is 4 times higher than that of sea water.

Camping

We decided to go camping in Perth. Neat and pleasant, but without any particular amenities.

Practical information

The best way to get around the island is by bike or local bus. Bicycles can be rented on the Perth ferry out on Rottnest Island. There are 3 basic cycle routes, 4, 10 and 22 km long.
Above there is a map with details of individual routes.