Perth (Fremantle), Australia

Rottnest Island Exploration

Scenic Journey Through Western Australia’s Past Visit Rottnest Island and travel back in time to the 19th century. Take a ferry to the island and explore its beauty from the comfort of your motor coach. View the 19th-century Wadjemup Lighthouse—Western Australia’s first stone lighthouse, built to provide a safer sailing passage to Fremantle Port and the Swan River Colony. Learn more about the Aboriginal prisoners who were brought to Rottnest Island in 1838. Keep an eye out for the friendly quokka, a marsupial belonging to the kangaroo family found only in western Australia. Admire the views from the rugged West End, where you can disembark for a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk. Indulge in a delicious lunch at a local restaurant followed by free time to relax, rent snorkeling equipment and explore local marine life, or rent a bike and take an invigorating cycle. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.