Swimming beaches on Rottest Island

Rottnest is home to many sheltered bays and beaches perfect for swimming. Popular spots include the Basin, Longreach Bay, Little Parakeet Bay, and Geordie Bay.

If you are in a hurry to get into the water, you can virtually get off the ferry and enjoy the sheltered beach of Thomson Bay, which is popular with families and includes a roped off area for swimming.

The Basin is the best known swmming spot on the Island, with shallow and clear waters, and only 10 minutes from the main settlement.

Swimmers at Longreach, Geordie and Little Parakeet Bays enjoy safe swimming areas roped off from moorings, and all within a short stroll to accommodation, cafes and shops.

Other popular swimming areas to the south of the Island include Little Salmon Bay, Salmon Bay and Nancy Cove.

Why not just hop on the Bayseeker bus and let it take you to your own secluded beach.