Rottnest Island is a unique holiday destination just off the Perth coast. Awaken understanding and connection with meaningful history, thriving ecosystems, and tropical ocean depths.

With 63 gorgeous beaches, a fantastic range of guided tours and packages and some excellent places to stay, ‘Rotto’ is perfectly set-up for families, groups, couples and solo adventures.

Rottnest Island (Wajuk: Wadjemup), often colloquially referred to as "Rotto", is a 19-square-kilometre (7.3 sq mi) island off the coast of Western Australia, located 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Fremantle.

Dec 7, 2025 · Rottnest Island – or Rotto, as the locals affectionately call it – is a stunning island just off the coast of Perth, but there’s more to this place than its gorgeous beaches and bays.

SeaLink Rottnest Island is the safest and most reliable ferry service to Rottnest Island. Book tours, experiences and accommodation on Rotto with SeaLink

Feb 15, 2020 · I’d recommend departing from Fremantle, as this is a great area to stay just a few minutes out of Perth, is the cheapest ferry route, and also offers the shortest boat ride to Rotto— just …

Rotto, as the locals call it, is a protected nature reserve boasting an abundance of unique flora and fauna, including spectacular marine life and the island’s most famous resident – the adorable quokka.