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Quokkas on Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is best known for it's large Quokka population. Quokkas are small marsupials that only live on the island and in very small areas on the mainland around Perth. The first European explorers mistook them for giant rats and thus gave it the name Rotte Nest (Dutch for Rats Nest).
Nowadays, it is a favorite holiday location with many beautiful beaches and a large protected nature reserve with many birds.
The only mode of transport on the island, besides to a tourist bus, are bicycles. I didn't have to go far to spot the first Quokkas hiding in a bush next to a residential house.
After enjoying a nice swim at Parker Point I completed the short cycle loop. On the way back I encountered a couple more and very inquisitive Quokkas :).
Back in the town center there was also a peacock strolling around, hoping for scraps from tourists.
Overall the trip was very enjoyable :). You can find more pictures in my webalbum.
Labels: Australia, geocaching, pictures, round the world, traveling
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