You won’t find the quirky quokka – one of the happiest marsupials you’ll ever meet – anywhere else on the planet. Originally mistaken for a rat by Dutch explorer Willem De Vlamingh, quokkas gave idyllic Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) – or ‘rat’s nest’ – its name. Today, more than 10,000 quokkas live on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), and you’ll also find them near Northcliffe. Remember: no human food please, as a herbivore diet suits these loveable creatures just fine.

Visit Rottnest Island

Home to the happiest animals on earth - quokkas – Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) is a holiday haven of pristine beaches, aquamarine bays, bike tracks and walking trails. The best part? The car-free, conservation-minded Class A reserve is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (Walyalup) in our capital city, Perth and an unforgettable adventure for every visitor.

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