Rottnest Island is a small island off the coast of Western Australia, not far off from Perth, one of the most isolated major cities in the world. Rottnest was named by the Dutch, who upon seeing the little marsupials that live only here, the Quokkas, mistaken them for rats (rotts in Dutch).The island is a great day trip to ferry over, rent bicycles, and then bike around the island for a unique and beautiful ride, taking in all the natural beauty and if you are lucky, seeing a Quokka. There are facilities at the ferry point to eat and relax after a great day on the island.