Meet Chara Forrest: our Rottnest Operations Manager

Living on Rottnest Island is the stuff of dreams for many of us – who wouldn’t want to spend their days beaching, walking, cycling, swimming and snorkelling on Perth’s paradise island?

That dream became a reality for Chara and David Forrest in September 2023, when they moved over from the UK to step into exciting roles as Operations Managers for Quokka Coaches, part of the Pinnacle Travel Group.

Find out more about them and life on the island in the video below, which was created by Destination Perth as part of their People of Perth campaign.

Quokka Coaches has got your Rottnest Island transport and sightseeing needs covered. Choose from the tours below and explore this slice of paradise at your own pace.

Bus & ferry combo: day return ferry passes and an Island Explorer (hop-on, hop-off bus) pass

Bayseeker Tour: 1.75-hour guided tour

Grand Island Tour: 4-hour guided tour that includes the train

Private transfers: on our Quokka Hopper

Destination Perth is a not-for-profit Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) funded by Tourism Western Australia (TWA) to support destination awareness and tourism. Their People of Perth video series stars locals sharing behind-the-scenes knowledge about their favourite places in and around Perth.