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Beaches and coves of Rottnest Island Authority

The 4 beaches and coves of Rottnest Island Authority, Australia, as recorded in Cala. The details come from the app's records; today's wind, sea temperature and shelter are in the Cala app.

Records last updated: August 29, 2026

  • Sandy: 4
  • Catherine BaySand

    Catherine Bay is a sandy shoreline at the northern tip of Rottnest Island, mapped as Catherine Beach in OSM.

  • Lady Edeline BeachSand

    Lady Edeline Beach lies on the narrow western connection of Wadjemup/Rottnest Island, a north-facing sandy shore surrounded by broad dunes.

  • Pinky BeachSand

    Pinky Beach lies on the northern side of Rottnest Island, within walking distance of the main settlement.

  • The BasinSand

    The Basin is a sandy swimming cove on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, about a ten-minute walk from the main settlement.

Which beaches in Rottnest Island Authority are sandy?

Sandy beaches on record include Catherine Bay, Lady Edeline Beach, Pinky Beach and The Basin.

Which coves in Rottnest Island Authority are sheltered from the wind?

It changes with the day's wind direction, so there is no fixed list. Cala works it out for each cove by comparing the cove's orientation with today's wind forecast; open Rottnest Island Authority in the app to see which coves are sheltered right now.

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