Story: Carmen’s Day – Part Two
Episode: 10
Presenter: Carmen Braidwood
Air Date: 26 December 2021

Rottnest is not just a nature lovers’ paradise but a place of significant cultural history. Carmen hops on a segway tour to find out more about the history of the Island and its wildlife.

• Segway Tours on Rottnest now operate new tours for Summer including Sunset Tours, and the Fortress Adventure Tour.
• The Segway Tours WA on the Fortress Tour departs from central Thomson Bay, just left of Dome Café, and takes visitors off-road.
• Segways are eco-friendly and allow visitors to reach the most inaccessible parts of Rottnest with ease.
• These revolutionary vehicles are a great way to see Rottnest’s beautiful flora and fauna without the need to walk or use peddle power.
• The Fortress Tour takes 2 hours and explores the military history of the island as you ride.
• The Island played a military role in both World Wars. It was an internment and prisoner of war camp during WW1.
• The barracks were built in 1936-7, completed before Australians entered WW2. These days the dormitories at the barracks are a popular destination for school camps.
• Along with segwaying, visitors can take one of Paul’s eco-e bike tours or a free walking tour with one of Rottnest’s volunteer guides.
• Quokkas were mistaken as rats by the first Europeans to visit the area, hence the name Rat’s nest, aka Rottnest.
• Learn more about these popular marsupials on the guided Meet the Quokkas Walking Tour which leaves daily from the Salt Store at 11am.

For more information, head to
https://ria.wa.gov.au