Rottnest is one of the best holiday islands in the world with magnificent secluded beaches, great fishing, diving, swimming, cycling, bush walks, lunches at the Quokka Arms - Rottnest Hotel and much more and only 45 minutes by Ferry from Fremantle or Hillarys Marina or a slower but more leisurely and beautiful ferry ride down the picturesque Swan River from Perth to Fremantle to set the right tone for the holiday of a lifetime.