Rotnest Island Western Australia

 Unfortunately, but not surprising for me, the last post on Perth ended up in between the  Santorini and Crete postings so thats where you will find it if you wish to see where this current journey started. My life is full of mysteries in the technology department. A ramble of discoveries that are not always on the positive side!!

After spending time in Perth and Fremantle we decided to take a day trip to Rotnest Island, 18km west of Fremantle and 40 mins by boat. A beautiful sandy low lying island with a casual atmosphere and beautiful scenery. The Bays and beaches were gorgeous white sand. The island is only 11km long. We took the hop on hop off bus around the island and got to see most of the sights.

Above is a huge Osprey nest made of sticks and twigs. There were several around the rocky parts of the shore line. They are fish eating birds of prey which hunt by diving into the waters surface and gripping fish with the pads on their feet to help them pluck the fish from the water and then carry them for great distances head first to ease the wind resistance. They are huge birds with up to an 180 deg wingspan and 60cm in length.

 One of the many stunning bays on the island.

 Plenty of walkways across the island.

 The number one Star of the island. The Quokka. Very friendly and inquisitive.  They are about the size of a domestic cat. They are supposed to be mainly nocturnal but there were quite a few around the morning we arrived

 The ferry harbour on Rotnest Island.

The Rotnest museum gave an interesting insight into the history of the island.