The Island Ride, Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) The Island Ride, Wadjemup (Rottnest Island)

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in Perth & Surrounds

Half day
22 km

Embark on the ultimate adventure by cycling around the entire island to West End. Along the southern side, enjoy popular beaches perfect for a refreshing swim. The landscape becomes rugged at the island’s narrow western end, where Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh offer wildlife viewing opportunities, including fur seals, sea lions, dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales.

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This is the ultimate adventurer’s route, where you cycle the entire island — all the way to West End. If you’re willing to go the distance, then you will discover abundant rewards. As you travel the southern side of the island, you will pass along a string of popular beaches, providing ample opportunities for a cooling swim or snorkel.

After this, the landscape becomes more rugged as you enter the narrow western end of the island. For the chance to witness local marine life in their natural habitat, stop at the Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh viewing platforms. From there you can see long-nosed fur seals resting in their colony, Australian sea lions basking on the beach, and out in the sea, bottlenose dolphins and migrating humpback whales (from August to December).

The coastal return path is a collection of beautiful, expansive beaches, as you travel past places like Geordie Bay and Longreach Bay on your way to the main settlement. Watch the headlands transform into bushland dotted with thriving salt lakes, before arriving in the bustle of Thomson Bay once again.

Bike Hire

Bike hire is available on the Island from Pedal and Flipper. They have an array of e-bikes, bikes, trailers, child seats, and snorkel gear for both adults and children. See the links section for more information.