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If you are planning to backpack Rottnest Island, then this page provides information on what backpacker hostels are available here. The page also provides a description of Rottnest Island, information on how to get around and contact details of the local visitor information centre.
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The locals affectionately know this sandy island about 19km off the coast from Fremantle as "Rotto". It is 11km long and 4.5km wide and is home to the very unusual Quokkas. These small wallabies were originally mistaken as rats by Dutch explorer William de Vlamingh in 1697, which he named “Rats Nest” Island. Originally established as a prison for Aboriginals in 1838, the prison was abandoned in 1903. Today, Rottnest is a haven for locals and tourists alike who want to escape the city and relax by swimming, sunbaking, fishing, walking, cycling and quokka spotting.
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Snorkelling off Rottnest Island
Courtesy Western Australian Tourism Commission |
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Kingstown Barracks YHA
Kingstown, Rottnest Island, WA 6161
Phone (08) 9372 9780
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Perth has an extensive public transport system, which includes, buses, trains and ferries. You can access information about these services at this link or phone
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Western Australian Visitor Centre
Ground Floor, Albert Facey House, Cnr Forrest Place & Wellington Street, Perth
Phone: 1300 361 351 Click here to e-mail |
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