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| Rottnest Island is just called 'Rotto' by the 400 natives. It is about twenty kilometers off the shore and has a length of five by eleven kilometers. The Dutch Willem de Vlamingh explored the island in 1696 and called it Rat's Nest, because he thought that the wallaby like quokkas were rats. The island was used as a prison for aborigines in the 19th century and was later used for recreational purposes by people from Perth. The best possibility to explore the island is by bike. Note that it is a duty to wear a helmet while biking in Australia. | |||
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