Rottnest Island

Next was a ferry trip to Rottnest Island. You can rent a bike and tour the island which offers beaches, snorkeling and lovely picnic spots.

 The island is known for their quakkas, an adorable marsupial that was mistaken for rats when the island was 'discovered' by explorers. Their tails are rat-like, but their faces are quite adorable.

There were other fauna around as well, including some decidedly un-shy gulls who couldn't wait to pick up the crumbs you dropped from your sandwich, some birds of prey, and one reptile...

And of course, there are many historical sites to visit while on the island. Some of the ones we squeezed in included the Wadjemup Lighthouse and the Oliver Hill Battery which had some rather large guns.

On the ferry ride back, we snagged some outdoor seats, and got to see people enjoying what was a gorgeous day.