Star Attraction - Sealink’s new Quokka II

With still days and mild temperatures, autumn is a great time to visit Rottnest Island aboard SeaLink’s newest vessel, Quokka II. TAKE A DAYTRIP TO PARADISE

18 R ottnest Island is the perfect destination this autumn, thanks to SeaLink’s new direct route from the heart of the Perth’s city centre.

With SeaLink Rottnest’s new daily direct departure from Barrack Street Jetty at Elizabeth Quay, visitors will be snapping Instagram pix with quokkas in no time at all.

The only direct service to island, SeaLink Rottnest takes you from Perth’s CBD to the island’s relaxing coastal vibe in just 90 minutes. Once you’ve disembarked, you’ll experience those beautiful azure bays, meet inquisitive quokkas and learn about the complex history of Perth’s favourite holiday island. To experience such a diverse island so close to WA’s capital city is unique - which is why it is a must-do Perth experience for any visitor.

“At SeaLink, we believe travel is about connecting people, sharing experiences and creating brilliant memories,” says Leycester Cory of SeaLink.

the best experience of this intriguing island?

Rottnest Island is a protected nature reserve, most famously home to the quokka, a small wallaby-like marsupial. White-sand beaches and secluded coves include the Basin, with its shallow waters, and Thomson Bay, the main hub and ferry port. Strickland Bay is known for its surf breaks, while reef breaks occur at Radar Reef, off the island’s far western tip.

There were 785,001 visitors to the Island in 2018-19 – a remarkable 21 per cent increase in visitor numbers over the two years following the McGowan Government’s introduction of Sealink as the third ferry operator and investment in new accommodation options on the island.

“Our new Perth to Rottnest direct service is an extension of our 40 years of river cruise experience on the Swan River with our Captain Cook Cruises brand.”

ALL ABOARD THE QUOKKA II Start the day with a complimentary pick up if you are staying in a Perth CBD hotel and enjoy a fresh selection of coffee and tea, chef-made breakfast options and captain’s commentary once the vessel is on her way from Barrack St Jetty.

The Swan River is full of interesting sights, bird life and history and a great way to start your daytrip to the island. Onboard the Quokka II you will find a full café and bar, disabled access, indoor and outdoor seating as well as fantastic viewing decks to enjoy the morning cruise. The modern catamaran is equipped with big viewing windows, spacious seating and a modern stability system to ensure a smoother ocean crossing between Fremantle and Rottnest.

Once you arrive at Rottnest there are plenty of options that can be booked directly with SeaLink from bike hire, bus rides, sky dives and Segway Tours. Why not book them prior to your daytrip to ensure that you capture

ABOUT SEALINK Carrying more than 350 million passengers a year in different locations around the world, the SeaLink Travel Group has over 8,000 employees operating more than 3,200 buses and 78 ferries in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, London and Singapore.

SeaLink WA offers two fantastic services providing an unrivalled experience for exploring Perth, Rottnest and its surrounds.

“Our Captain Cook Cruises WA service specialises in daily passenger cruises to Fremantle, scenic full day wine cruises to the Swan Valley, Dining cruises including lunch, dinner, beer and high tea cruises,” says Leycester.”

SeaLink Rottnest Island Telephone +61 8 9325 9352 Email rottnest@sealink.com.au Website sealinkrottnest.com.au

Captain Cook Cruises Telephone +61 8 9325 3341 Email reservations@ captaincookcruises.com.au Website captaincookcruises.com.au