Happy Quokka Birthday! Just when you thought a quokka couldn’t get any cuter, the next generation of joeys have emerged from their mother’s pouches, taking the adorable factor to the next level.
This weekend (September 20-21) is Little Quokka’s Big Birthday Weekend on Rottnest Island.
What’s on at Little Quokka’s Big Birthday Weekend?
Celebrate the wonder of nature and new life on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island with a weekend program of workshops, activities, and festivities for the whole family.
This year’s vibrant program of free events includes:
- Live music and entertainment
- Engaging stage performances
- Creative arts and crafts, and sensory play experiences, including building a native bee hotel and creating art from recycled materials
- Conservation, wildlife, and eco-education sessions, such as meeting birds of prey
- Interactive quokka talks with island rangers
- Roving entertainers
- Cultural walking tours
Children aged between five and 12 will also receive an exclusive Rottnest Island Nature Play book upon arrival, provided they present their event ticket. Stocks are limited, so you’ll need to register.
Tourism Minister Reece Whitby commented, “Little Quokka’s Big Birthday is a fantastic opportunity for families to spend time on Rottnest Island and celebrate the arrival of quokka joeys through hands-on activities, entertainment and education.”
“With island admission fees waived for children, families can save up to $10.50 per child, making this the perfect time to enjoy a day on Rottnest Island.”
View the complete event program here.
Getting there
Getting to the island has never been easier, with free same-day travel and admission to Rottnest Island for children 16 years and under.
Ferries depart from Fremantle, Barrack St Jetty, and Hillarys Boat Harbour multiple times per day. The main operators are Sealink, Rottnest Fast Ferries, and Rottnest Express.
Where is it?
On Rottnest Island, obviously…The event is located in the heart of the settlement, across Thomson Lawn and the terraces in front of the Visitor Centre — just a two-minute walk from the main jetty.
Register for a free ticket
Join the celebrations on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. The event is free, but registration is required.
The famed quokka
Rottnest Island’s photogenic ambassador skyrocketed to international fame after high-profile celebrities, including Roger Federer, Margot Robbie, and Chris Hemsworth, posted selfies with the adorable marsupials on social media.
Native to Western Australia’s Rottnest Island, a Class A Reserve with pristine beaches, abundant wildlife, and plenty of sunshine, it is no wonder the quokka is world-renowned as the happiest animal on earth.
