Rottnest

Hikers can also traverse the Gabbi Karniny Bidi, a 9.5 km loop that takes you up hills, through the patchwork of Rottnest Island bushland, and winds its way amongst the island's salt lake systems.

Some snaps from a younger King Charles, getting into some Rottnest Trench action in the 80’s.

Havza at The Basin, Rottnest Island.

About 200 WA passengers from the cruise ship in quarantine on Rottnest Island and at two Perth CBD hotels would also be freed at the same time on Friday, with those on the tourist island to depart by ferry and collected by family once they return.

Families and other flyers were walked off the buses which were cleared one at a time before they boarded a Rottnest Express vessel.

Those holidaying on Rottnest Island were drenched with 7mm of rain, while Swanbourne was one of the wettest parts of Perth with 8.8mm of rain since yesterday.

For the first time you can catch a seaplane from Perth city to Rottnest Island.

Rottnest Island, a 45-minute ferry ride from Perth, is a Class A nature reserve, with 63 beaches, 20 bays, coral reefs and snorkel trails.

The Rottnest Channel Swim will take place on February 23, 2019.