Rotto Swim 2026

Rottnest island is a unique holiday destination just off the perth coast. Wadjemup), nicknamed "rotto", is a 19-square-kilometre (7.3 sq mi) island off the coast of western australia, 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of fremantle. With 63 gorgeous beaches, a fantastic range of guided tours and packages and some excellent places to stay, ‘rotto’ is perfectly set-up for families, groups, couples and solo adventures.

3 days agorotto, as the locals call it, is a protected nature reserve boasting an abundance of unique flora and fauna, including spectacular marine life and the island’s most famous resident – the. Your journey to ‘rotto’ will start with an amazing scenic rottnest fast ferries ferry ride from hillarys marina or rottnest express ferry ride from perth or fremantle. Feb 15, 2020i’d recommend departing from fremantle, as this is a great area to stay just a few minutes out of perth, is the cheapest ferry route, and also offers the shortest boat ride to rotto— just.

Sep 24, 2023also known as “rotto” by locals like myself, this destination offers a laid-back escape that feels worlds apart from the busy mainland. Rottnest island still goes by many names – known as wadjemup to the local noongar people, and colloquially known as rotto. Jan 6, 2026rottnest island, wadjemup, or rotto, as it's known, is a holiday island as little as 25 minutes on a ferry from perth.

Rotto is a car-free zone and hiring a bicycle is the best way to get around.