So Cute!!!!!
We left our van behind at Coogee and packed the backpacks and set off to Rottnest for three days. For those who don't know Rottnest is a small island about 40 minutes off the coast of Perth. We left from Freemantle Shed B and caught the Sealink Ferry. It looks like a difficult process when booking a ticket but in reality it is easy and the staff are great. You must specify how many bags you are taking and if you are taking bikes you must book them on the ferry. We took our bikes as it is a lot cheaper than hiring. Your bags get delivered to your accommodation as there are no cars on the island. The trip over was a bit choppy but we all took our sea sick tablets and were fine.( Woo hoo another trip without seeing my breakfast again).
The water around the Island is aqua blue against the white stone and sand and it is beautiful. We stayed in a cabin with basic kitchen and bathroom which was luxury for us having not had a solid structure to live in for nearly 6 months. Nash got up in the morning and got dressed to go to the toilet block as per usual on this trip only to realise to his delight that yes there was a toilet inside our accommodation, ahh the small pleasures.
Rottnest is famous for Quokkas. These cute little marsupials are everywhere on the island. Some live in the town area and are very friendly and others in their natural setting in the bush around the west side of the island. Interestingly enough the town Quokkas are shunned by the wild population.
First stop the bakery. Yum Yum this is one of the best bakeries we have found in WA the other being at Exmouth. And we had our first introduction to the Quokkas. I thought the kids were going to burst they are so cute!!!
After we pried the kids from the Quokkas, we set off on an epic bike ride around half the Island. We took in the old Army barracks then rode around the coast line stopping at Salmon Bay, Little Salmon Bay and had a swim at the magnificent Parker Point. The road then takes you back through the middle of the island past the salt lakes. I stacked my bike trying to push Adam, not as flexible as I used to be!
The following day we did some more riding and exploring and then spent the day at a beach just around from our accommodation next to Geordies Bay. It was out of the wind and we did some swimming but the water was cool.
If you think there are Quokkas around during the day then prepare for the night time there are hundreds.
There is plenty to do at night if want to go for dinner or a drink .We chose just to get an ice cream at the end of the evening as the wind was cold at night.
On the day of check out you have to have your bags ready by 8.00am to get delivered to the ferry. So we were up and ready to go early. We booked a ticket on the bus that runs around the Island. You can get on and off all day as it come about every 40 mins. The drivers are great and give you info about the Island. We got off at the West end and enjoyed watching the New Zealand fur seal basking in the clear water and a dolphin that was fishing in the bay.
Back on the bus and into town in time for a train ride and tour of the under ground army tunnels on the Island. Nash got to blow the horn on the train and the Elmos had a go in the drivers seat.
When our tour was over we headed for the pier for our Ferry back to the Freemantle. It was rough in fact the waves were spraying up over the top of boat. Some kids got into their bather as it was so wet on the upper deck. We really enjoyed Rottnest and could have spent for time here.
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