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Roger Federer's quokka selfie in 2018 became a viral hit.

Rottnest Island quokkas: The big problem with selfies with 'the world's happiest animal'

Tennis stars have turned selfies with 'the world's happiest animal' into a must-have for visitors to WA's Rottnest Island. Is that really a good thing?

  • by Steve Madgwick
Pinky Beach and Bathurst Lighthouse, Rottnest Island.

Samphire Rottnest: The Australian island that's now a world-class destination

Luxury has finally arrived on this quokka-filled isle, 19 kilometres from the port of Fremantle.

  • by Andrea Black
Don't miss the sunset over Pinky's dunes is epic, and quokkas at dusk on the club's lawn.

52 Weekends Away: Western Australia's best weekend getaways for 2020

Relaxing resorts, endless beaches and wondrous adventure are abundant here, so go forth!

Locky Gilbert, this year's Bachelor, wants to swim with sharks.

The Bachelor 2020, Locky Gilbert: My favourite place in Australia

This year's star of The Bachelor loves sand, snorkelling and sky-diving - and he knows the best place to enjoy them.

  • by Sue Williams
Sunrise at Fays Bay, Rottnest Island.

Discovery Rottnest Island, Western Australia: Where to see Australia's famous quokkas

Head west for Island life that is remote and pristine.

  • by Catherine Marshall
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Pinky Beach on beautiful Rottnest Island.

Rottnest Island, Western Australia travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights

Cycle around, respect the quokkas and enjoy a meal with the locals.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Rottnest Island.

Things to do in Western Australia: The Grand Island Tour, Rottnest Island

War, shipwrecks and Aboriginal burial grounds - Rottnest is an island steeped in history.

  • by Tim Richards
Salmon Bay. Rottnest island, WA.

Secret charms on Rottnest Island

Rotto, as they call it, is a mottled slab on the horizon visible from Perth's coastline.

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A Rottnest retreat

Joanne Brookfield revels in the pristine beauty of the quokkas' West Australian home.

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Heaven in the backyard: top 10 Australian islands

Australia - the world's biggest island - is surrounding by 8222 smaller ones. Here are ten of the best.

  • by Leah McLennan