Pinky Beach, Rottnest Island
“The Simple
Pleasures in Life”, Rottnest Island certainly lives up to its tag-line. Spend
your day lazing around on its pristine beaches or exploring the island’s many
nature wonders, Rottnest Island is the perfect destination for a family outing
and a day of fun! The 19km square island situated off the west coast of Perth,
boast some 63 beaches and 20 coves. The island is also rich in fauna &
flora and is home to the happiest creature on earth: The Quokka! With a wide
range of activities to choose from including snorkeling, wildlife bird watching
and cycling, Rottnest certainly caters to all sort of visitors with differing
interests.
The sporty Rottnest Express!
The only
way to get to Rottnest Island would be to take the Rottnest Express (Unless you
sail there yourself!). The speedboat sets off from the ports of Fremantle and
it takes roughly 30 mins to reach Rottnest. A 2 way ticket cost AUS $79 but
other bundles are also available. For an additional $20, you can rent a bicycle
for the day. Having a bike is especially convenient since cycling is the
easiest way to travel around and explore the island. Yes you can hop on to the
buses that service the island but waiting time between buses can be as long as
40 minutes. You can also stay the night on Rottnest Island but be sure to book your
accommodation in advance because the lodges are always packed and the waiting
list is long!
Layout of Rottnest
So much to
do and explore but I only have less than 12 hours there, WHERE SHOULD I GO?! I highly recommend visiting Pinky Beach and The
Basin situated at the Northern Tip of the island and is within walking distance
from the main settlement.
Soft silky marble
white sand & clear blue turquoise seas, what more can you ask for?! This is
my summer paradise! I think I can stay here forever and watch the waves crash.
The water is crystal clear and chilling cool, perfect for snorkeling (though I
didn’t try). You can rent snorkeling gear on the island. So if you are a
seaside, beach person, be sure to add this travel destination to your bucket list!
Oh yes,
before I forget, let me talk about the Quokkas!!!!! Cute little furry rat like
animals that roam the island, these tame creatures have been voted as happiest
creatures on earth. Why so?! Well that’s because they often flash a goofy smile
for the camera! Known for their friendliness, the Quokkas are more than happy
to take selfies with you J
What a sweet face you have! Awww!
With a
population of roughly 18,000, the Quokkas inhabit every corner of the island and
can pop up anywhere. Don’t be surprised if you spot one or two under your seat
at a café cause these little fellas love to munch the crumbs left behind by
diners! Tempting as it may be, try not to feed them as much as possible (they
might suffer from serious indigestion if they food is unsuitable for their
stomachs). Yup I wish that I could bring one home as souvenir! TOO CUTE!
When it was
time to board the last ferry and head back to the mainland, I was a little
reluctant to go. Time seems to slow down on this island. The beautiful open
landscape and laid-back lifestyle was a welcoming contrast to the cramped up
hectic urban lifestyle of Singapore. Rottnest is somewhere you can go to take a
good break and rejuvenate your soul! Looking forward to visiting this place
again!
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