Rottnest Island - The Hidden Gem for South Pacific Vacations
Australia is an extremely popular travel destination. Given the location of the Great Barrier Reef (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), the beauty and majesty of the outback and hundreds of islands, cruise destinations, beach resorts - it's no surprise that people flock to Australia in order to get away on south pacific vacations.
The Gold Coast on the eastern shore captures the attention of many, as do some of the more popular islands. When you want to slip away from the big seasonal crowds of the more prominent destinations in Australia where do you go? Where can you travel to escape the crowded beaches and the hustle of beautiful (but busy) places like Port Douglas or Cairns?
You take your family to Rottnest Island
Granted, the name might seem a little off but don't let it fool you into thinking that this location is anything but ideal to create the perfect South Pacific vacation.
The Benefits of Visiting Rottnest Island
For starters, just being in this location off the south west coast of Australia is a benefit by itself but there are other fun and interesting perks to traveling here - like a complete lack of private vehicles. If you want to get somewhere on the island, you need to do so under your own power. Visitors and residents love their bikes and this location is a cyclist's paradise.
The Beautiful Beaches of Rottnest Island
If you didn't know that the beaches in Australia were rated by local travel guides, you do now. The Rottnest Island beaches were marked as some of the top beaches in Australia in 2007. The island, which is just over 11 kilometers long and 4.5 kilometers wide (at its widest point), boasts 63 secluded beaches and 20 bays. While the island gets upwards of 500,000 visitors each year, you won't be standing shoulder to shoulder and it will be easy to find a secluded spot to relax and enjoy your South Pacific Vacation
Popular Activities of Rottnest Island
Aside from some of the best fishing in the south pacific around Australia and the ability to go just about anywhere by bike, there are a few other perks to vacationing on Rottnest Island:
Diving and Snorkeling around Rottnest
All around Australia you can find beautiful aquatic life. While you can't experience the Great Barrier Reef here, Rottnest has its own beautiful network of coral reef that is stunning in its own right. The clear waters around Rottnest Island are teeming with life among the reef formations, and it's the perfect escape for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts that love clear blue waters.
Scenic Flights around Rottnest
You can't leave this perfect island destination without getting your feet off the ground and experiencing the beauty from the air. The Rottnest scenic flights depart near the primary settlement and will take you on a tour of the coastal waters where you can get a view of Swan River, the coast, the flora and fauna and Fremantle in a way that can't be seen from the ground.
Traditional Australian Food
After you've spent time and energy running about, lounging and cycling the island it's time to eat. On the island there are a variety of places to stop and grab just a bite or site down for a gourmet meal that encompasses all of the local flare and culture of Rottnest Island.
Or you could just grab a Subway Sandwich - Rottnest is as convenient as it is relaxing.
The Islands offers a collection of culture and history, celebrating more than 6,500 years where various people have influenced the land, the people and the island of Rottnest. This island offers a variety that could indeed be had elsewhere in Australia, but it can't be had with the same quality as what is delivered by the residents and staff of this island getaway. Want to make the most of your South Pacific vacations & plans? Set your sites on Rottnest Island.
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