Rottnest Island Salt Lakes
Rottnest Island Salt Lakes
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TWal1
Canberra, Australia2,917 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
About 10 percent of Rottnest Island is made up of salt lakes. These are more prominent on the Eastern side of the island and they are fenced off to prevent entry. The lakes are home to birdlife and other plants and they form part of the island’s fragile ecosystem. You can marvel at the size of the lake either on foot, bike or travelling in a coach.
Written 16 October 2022
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Jackie W
Brisbane, Australia139 contributions
Feb 2020
These lakes are very pretty, the shades of pink are incredible. There were birds nesting when we where there. They are so little and fly around in an amazing patterns. We passed the lakes on the way to the lighthouse. It is a nice walk from the settlement to the lighthouse. Well worth the walk.
Written 17 March 2020
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Afidzah
Shah Alam, Malaysia182 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
The best way to explore Rottnest island is by cycling.
Bicycles can be either prebook or in the island itself at an affordable price.
we had problem with one of the bike midway and the response for bike replacement was fast and professional.
You need to spend at least 5 hours to complete the whole island and there are 3 main routes that you can follow based on your time and what you want to see.
As for this lake, I did not see any kayaks or boat rides anywhere but there were so many kind of birds swimming around.
Bicycles can be either prebook or in the island itself at an affordable price.
we had problem with one of the bike midway and the response for bike replacement was fast and professional.
You need to spend at least 5 hours to complete the whole island and there are 3 main routes that you can follow based on your time and what you want to see.
As for this lake, I did not see any kayaks or boat rides anywhere but there were so many kind of birds swimming around.
Written 14 January 2019
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JBeerman
Honolulu, HI41 contributions
Mar 2020
Nothing really interesting about them at all. Unfortunately, the pink lakes were not pink but did have a ton of rotten, red seaweed along the edges that smelled absolutely awful.
No quokkas around them. We pedaled as fast as we could to get away from them because of the smell and flies. Maybe it is better during a wetter season?
No quokkas around them. We pedaled as fast as we could to get away from them because of the smell and flies. Maybe it is better during a wetter season?
Written 20 March 2020
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada81,611 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We took a shortcut to the Rottnest Island Salt Lakes. We wanted to see the Pink Lake. After biking for a long time, we found it!
At first the Pink Lake did not look pink, but nearby there was red surrounding the lake.
As I kept on looking, I could see that the pinl Kale was lightly pink. We have to look form a certain perspective.
This Pink Lake and other lakes nearby have lots of sand. This is what we makes it attractive!
P.S. At times the lake is really link. No one knows why.
At first the Pink Lake did not look pink, but nearby there was red surrounding the lake.
As I kept on looking, I could see that the pinl Kale was lightly pink. We have to look form a certain perspective.
This Pink Lake and other lakes nearby have lots of sand. This is what we makes it attractive!
P.S. At times the lake is really link. No one knows why.
Written 26 May 2018
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christina f
Adelaide, Australia47 contributions
May 2013 • Business
Fantastic to explore by bike and learn why the lakes are pink. Due to high salt content and bacteria. Great bird life around the lakes
Written 23 May 2013
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Lupin4
Sydney182 contributions
July 2016 • Business
It's nice to look at the lakes, but more interesting if you read about them before you go. Find out about the stromatolites, which resemble some of the oldest lifeforms on Earth. I tried to find them but it had rained recently and the water levels were too high. Ask at the visitor's centre before you trek out to the lakes.
Written 28 July 2016
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Ruzana Abdul Samad
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,466 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
I went to Rottnest Island during Xmas week and there were a lot of local and foreign tourists flocking to the island. Wanted to take a train ride to tour the island but was fully booked for the day. I'm not really good at cycling and decided to walk instead around the island to enjoy the view. There are total of 9 salt lakes in the island...it was summer and the wind was very strong and cool. No smelly odour as reported here before. The view was great and it was such a peaceful walk for me in between the lakes. I even tasted the salty foam and it was yummy..hahaha.
Written 16 January 2018
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pip802015
Baulkham Hills, Australia57 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
We had lived for 6 years in Perth many years ago but we couldn't afford to go there in those days. Now it's over 40 years later & we returned to see Perth & to visit Rottnest with my sons,D in Law & 2 grandchidren 10 & 12. We had limited time so could only stay there for the day. I had bought all the tickets online - cost about $450 for us all including ferry. flippers n masks for 3 & on/off bus. Took about 30/40 min to get there from Fremantle. Plenty of all day Parking at the wharf- just need to drive around a bit to find it & only a 5 min walk to boarding area. They had areas for loading bikes.luggage etc. Loading took probably a good 20 mins. You must have tickets with barcode ready for checking. Seating is required for all. Toilets & some food available on ferry. We all found it very cold going to the Island. They said they keep it cool to reduce risk of nausea etc.There's a long jetty once you disembark. They have stops on the jetty where you can collect pre-booked bikes, scuba gear etc. If you don't want to cart your gear around there are lockers for hire on the right side as you step on to land with toilets in same place. Lockers cost less than $10 all day. There are plenty of eating areas within a 5-10min walk. with birds everywhere- hold on to your food at the tables or it will quickly be taken by the birds. There is a very well stocked General store with gates to keep the quokkas out. We used the on/off bus which let us see enough to keep the children happy. It was a lovely warm day for our visit in April17 but in winter be sure to rug up as it gets so windy that some trees grow parallel to the ground & the temp really drops they say. We got off at the lighthouse but to go to the top with guide does cost. There are toilets there too.The quokkas are timid & friendly& can be patted. We had 1 which was obviously thirsty as it drank about half a cup of water from a disposable container which delighted the kids. If you wanted to do swimming & scuba diving I re ckon you'd need to stay more than 1 day & there's plenty of accommodation @ varying costs. It's a lovely quiet place to chill out.
Written 1 May 2017
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jane
Mooloolaba, Australia345 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
We rode through here totally not expecting this place. It's totally photogenic. You could stay here for ages taking pics.
Written 9 April 2017
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My friend is in a wheelchair. Are there any paths to salt lakes that are wheelchair friendly? We are taking the hop on hop off bus. Which stop should we alight? Thank you.
Written 5 October 2019
how to get to pink lakes by island explorer bus? thanks
Written 21 December 2016
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