Rottnest Island Essentials

Rottnest Island features a landscape of turquoise bays and unique saline lakes, including Lake Baghdad and Government House Lake. This selection highlights its navigational history through the Wadjemup and Bathurst Lighthouses and its military past at Oliver Hill. Visitors can explore maritime heritage at the Salt Store and Pilots Boatshed or visit swimming spots like The Basin and Pinkie Beach. The car-free island is accessible by ferry and is the primary habitat of the quokka.

Wadjemup Lighthouse

Completed in 1849, the original 20-metre Wadjemup Lighthouse was Western Australia's first stone lighthouse and was built to provide a…

Bathurst Lighthouse

Bathurst Lighthouse is one of two lighthouses on Rottnest Island, the other being Wadjemup Lighthouse.

The Basin

The Basin is a popular swimming location on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

Oliver Hill

A significant World War II heritage site featuring 9.2-inch naval guns and an extensive network of underground tunnels. It is accessible via the Captain Hussey heritage train.

Government House Lake

Government House Lake is a saline lake on Rottnest Island in Western Australia.

Vlamingh Lookout

Located on a high ridge, this vantage point offers panoramic views across the island's unique salt lake system and toward the mainland.

360 view

An elevated observation point at the island's western tip, providing unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean and the rugged coastline of West End.

Pinkie Beach

A sheltered beach located at the base of Bathurst Lighthouse, characterized by white sand and clear waters suitable for snorkeling.

Lake Baghdad

Lake Baghdad is one of a collection of salt lakes on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.Ten percent of the area of Rottnest Island is taken…

Salt Store

Built in 1868, this restored limestone building originally stored salt harvested from the island's lakes. It now serves as a gallery and exhibition space.

Pilots Boatshed

A historic maritime building that displays information about the island's pilot service history and the dangerous job of guiding ships through the reefs.