Pinky Beach - Rottnest Island snorkelling

A wide, sheltered beach with calm water and a low reef just off the sand, overlooked by the historic Bathurst Lighthouse and a short walk from the Thomson Bay settlement. A good place for a relaxed swim or a first snorkel.

The beach is shielded from southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds, and the reef close in gives beginners something to look at without a long swim. Bathurst Lighthouse, completed in 1900 after the loss of the City of York, is automatic and closed to visitors, but it makes a handy landmark and a fine sunset view.

Calm water and an easy walk make it a sensible choice for young families and anyone wanting a quick dip between other plans. Keep off the reef so it stays in good shape.

• Experience level: Easy
• Depth: 1-4 m
• Access: About a 10-minute walk from the Thomson Bay settlement, quicker by bike. The nearest public toilets are at the Stay Rottnest campground or The Basin (RIA); Pinky's beach venue sits over the dunes. Sheltered from south, south-west and west winds (RIA).
• Historic Lighthouse
• Calm Water
• Very Accessible
• Beginner Friendly
• Sunset Views

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