Western Australia

Morning Commute

Cyclists brave a cool winter's day

Human Cargo

One of the Rotto ferries heads to the island, past one of the waiting cargo ships, Eagle Matsuyama

Quokka Nap

Taking a quick break before the next wave of kids arrive!

HMAS Ballarat

Cruising past Rottnest Island en route to nearby 'wargames', laden with a Blackhawk helicopter. FFH 155 HMAS Ballarat is an Anzac class frigate, built in Melbourne and launched in 2002. Replacement ships will be built by BAE in Adelaide.

Frigate At First Light

A navy frigate motors past the northern Perth coastline at first light

Rottnest Dunes

Early light thaws the ground on a cool winter's morning

Rain Shadow

Perth CBD pokes above the horizon during a rainy sunrise

Rotto Bike Touring

Enjoying the serenity between some inland lakes

Lighthouse Walk

One of the many trails around the island

Wadjemup Lighthouse

Rebuilt and opened in 1896. A shipwreck 3 years later prompted the building of a second lighthouse on the north of the island.

Quokka Views

Perched on the highest point of the island, surveying the south coast

Rotto Transport

View back to the mainland from the top of Rottnest Island

Geordie Bay

Home to schoolies madness at the end of each year. The 600kW wind turbine behind supplies about one third of the island's power needs and all the power for the desalination plant

Parker Point

Home to the best coral on the island and a popular snorkelling area

Family Touring

Bikes are the most popular transport on the island, with the furthest point just over 10km from the main settlement

Parker Point Steps

The path down to a narrow beach and easy access to coral and relatively sheltered snorkelling (except when southerlies are blowing)

Thompson's Bay Traffic

Stopping for a roadside snack of leaves...

Pub Views

Rather pleasant scenery from the local hotel courtyard

Eastern Osprey

(Pandion cristatus) Showing signs of a fresh morning feed on its belly

Balancing Act

Eastern Osprey (Pandion cristatus) on the southern coast of Rottnest Island