SeaLink Rottnest Island
Western Australia · Australia
Check in for your ferry over to Rottnest. You will return here at the conclusion of your day.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1SeaLink Rottnest Island
Welcome aboard SeaLink Rottnest Island, where your adventure begins long before you set foot on the sand. Thousands of visitors make the crossing to Rottnest (Rot-nest) each day, and as we depart from either Barrack Street Jetty…
Listen in the app2Swan River Transit — Urban Beauty
For those departing from Barrack Street Jetty, the first leg of the journey offers a unique perspective on Perth’s 'stunning Swan River'. This is one of the few cities on Earth with such a 'pristine waterway' flowing through its…
Listen in the app3Crossing the Indian Ocean — Technical Excellence
As we leave the mouth of the river at Fremantle and hit the 'open water of the Indian Ocean,' you will truly appreciate the engineering of these ultra-modern catamarans. Reaching speeds of up to twenty-five knots, the vessel…
Listen in the app4Thomson Bay — The Gateway to Wadjemup
Arrival at Thomson Bay is a moment of high excitement as the 'sleek, modern vessel' secures at the ferry jetty. This is the main settlement and the central hub of Rottnest Island. …
Listen in the app5Quokka Ecology — The World's Happiest Animal
The quokka is the undisputed 'mascot of Rottnest Island,' made world-famous by selfies with celebrities like Roger Federer. These 'cutest little residents' are marsupials, members of the macropod family, and are almost entirely…
Listen in the app6Pinky Beach and the Lighthouse — Coastal Splendor
A short walk from the main settlement brings you to Pinky Beach, known as one of the 'widest and longest stretches of beach on the island'. This location is famous for its 'gorgeous swimming conditions' and 'safe, calm waters,'…
Listen in the app7The Wadjemup Bidi — Trails of Discovery
To truly experience the island 'on foot,' one must explore the Wadjemup Bidi (Bid-ee), a series of interconnecting walking trails that tell the island's story. 'Every step tells a story' on these trails, which range from six to…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our day on Rottnest Island comes to an end and we prepare to board the SeaLink ferry for the return journey, we reflect on a day of 'pure wonder'. We have crossed the 'stunning Swan River' and the powerful Indian Ocean on a…
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What is SeaLink Rottnest Island?
SeaLink Rottnest Island is a place in Western Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Western Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -32.0534, 115.7413 |
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