Rottnest Island, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Airing Date: May 1st, 2006
WA has many things to be proud of . One of them, is Rottnest Island.
Rotto is a special place for Western Australians and a popular destination for interstate and international visitors. The Mediterranean-style climate and the indigenous flora and fauna of this Island provide the backdrop to a special holiday experience. There are over 30 beaches and bays that can be found at Rottnest Island, providing a variety of venues for snorkelling, scuba diving, surfing and swimming. The Island also features some of Australia's oldest colonial streetscapes and architecture.
Many tours and activities operate throughout the day, including the popular two hour guided tour of the Island; the historic Oliver Hill Train; the Underwater Explorer; joy flights on the Rottnest Air Taxi; Brett Heady's Family Fun Park; free guided walking tours; the Rottnest Museum; and water activities such as sea kayaking, Time-Out self driven glass-bottom watercraft, surf-cats and more. The traditional way to discover the Island is on a bike, available from Rottnest Bike Hire on the Island, or you can bring your own.
There are many quality eating and drinking establishments on the Island including Vlaminghs Restaurant at the Quokka Arms Hotel, the Rottnest Tearooms, the Rottnest Lodge, Dome Caf, Red Rooster and the famous Rottnest Bakery. Rottnest Island is ideal for a day trip, or you can stay longer. Accommodation options include units, villas, cabins, dormitories and camping ground, as well as the world famous Quokka Arms Hotel and the resort style Rottnest Lodge.
Rottnest is a short ferry journey from Fremantle (30mins), Perth City (60mins) or Hillarys (45mins), and even quicker by air from Jandakot Airport. The Island is also a popular destination for those making the journey in their own boat or charter vessels.
Further Information
4 nights in 4 bed apartment from $345. Save 50%. First 100 callers. Great Deals are held for viewers not on AEST
Rottnest Island Authority
08 9432 9111
Air Taxi for a family of 4 from $330 return.
Rottnest Air Taxi
08 9292 5027
Qantas one way to Perth from $255 ex Adelaide, $270 ex Melbourne, $285 ex Sydney, $330 ex Darwin, $331 ex Hobart and $338 ex Brisbane. Prices available online and include surcharges, fees & taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Website: www.qantas.com
Prices correct at 1/5/06
