Rottnest Island

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February 23rd 2016
Rottnest Island is much loved by' Australians, especially those living in Perth. With great expectations Val and myself took the Rottnest Express ferry from Elizabeth Quay Perth to Rottnest Island. We had reserved 3nights accommodation for 460A$ and it was 80A$ for the return ferry. To start we had a scenic cruise along the Swan River for one hour which was very enjoyable with a running comm ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more