Just a stone’s throw off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island, or Wadjemup to the natives, is a sun-soaked oasis with turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and Australia’s rare and cheeky marsupials, ...

In the late 17th century, Dutch explorer William de Vlamingh saw this sunny island's hordes of quokkas (think small kangaroos) and thought they were rats, so he named the island, Rotte nest, literally ...

From school trips to poolside suites, a new lodge is upping the luxury credentials of the west coast’s beloved holiday island ...

Australians often head to the Pacific or Asia to find the perfect island escape, but our own island offer beaches as good, or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kaeli Conforti covers solo, family and budget travel, and travel news. In a word, Western Australia is stunning, with beautiful ...

Once a local getaway for Western Australians, Rottnest Island is fast becoming a popular destination for international travelers. Thrust into the spotlight, thanks to a few celebrity Instagram photos, ...

Take a moment to picture the cutest animal you've ever seen. Now, multiply its cuteness factor by about 17 trillion, and you've got the quokka. Dubbed "the happiest animals on earth," quokkas are one ...

On Rottnest Island, off the coast of western Australia, a peculiar marsupial has captivated the hearts of Instagram users worldwide—and supported a booming tourism economy. The quokka, a close cousin ...