Rottnest-Island Travel Guide
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19km (12 miles) W of Perth
The delightful wildlife reserve of Rottnest Island, off the Perth coast, is like the city's own Great Barrier Reef in miniature. Its jewel-bright waters, warm currents, rocky coves, and many sheltered beaches harbor coral reefs and 360 kinds of fish that make for fabulous snorkeling. You may spot humpback whales September through December, and dolphins surfing the waves anytime. The island is also home to 10,000 quokkas, cute otterlike marsupials that reach up to your knees. A wonderful thing about Rottnest is that there are no cars. Everyone gets around by bike (or bus, if you tire of pedaling over the mostly moderate-grade hills). The island is 11km (7 miles) long and 4.5km (3 miles) across at its widest point.
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