Rottnest Island

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Rottnest Island is about a 30 min ferry journey from Fremantle, when the first settlers went there they thought it was infested with rats hence the name rottnest (rats nest). The rats turned out to be Quokka's which are a cross between a rats and a kangaroo. The island is pretty empty and the only way round is on a bicycle, the beaches are gorgeous and the wildlife plentiful, It was a lovely relaxing day.

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Photos

On ya bike!
The only form of transport on the island is a bicycle.

The Quokka
These are so cute, they only live on the island (i think). And you can see why they call it rats nest island!

Debs trying to make friends
They weren't having none of it!

The beautiful coastline
The sea was soo clear, although a little too cold for swimming.