Review:

It is thought that Rottnest Island and the chain of small islands nearby were once part of the mainland. The island is made of limestone with a thin layer of sand. Fauna and flora have had to adapt to the poor soil and sea conditions. The most prolific animal is the quokka which looked like a rat (rott) to an early Dutch sailor and that is how the island got its name. There are coral reefs offshore and 13 ships have been wrecked nearby. Until 1903 there was a pilot service offered from the island. There is plenty to see and do on Rottnest so dinner and a stay over might be warranted.

Rottnest Island, 6161, Phone: +61-8-94-32-91-11

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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