No private motor vehicles are allowed on the island. Part of the island was a convict settlement in which many, particularly Aboriginal, men were held in the 19 th century. Rottnest is a place to laze, swim, think about the past, or perhaps snorkel on the reefs that surround it. A 40 kph speed limit within the park, bikes can be hired from a kiosk behind the main restaurant and an information centre is nearby. Scones, jam and cream while looking at the view is a very Perth activity.
Volunteers conduct free guided walking tours a number of times each day.
10am on Wednesdays and Saturdays.