Pinky Beach

Pinky Beach is a beach on the western coast of Rottnest Island with white sand mixed with coral particles along the shore. The water is clear and the shoreline extends near Bathurst Lighthouse, where calm bays sit alongside more open water areas.

The area was originally an Aboriginal settlement before it served as a military installation during World War II. After the war, it developed into a popular leisure destination for visitors from across the region.

The beach represents the meeting point between Indigenous Australian culture and modern beach life, with traditional acknowledgments keeping cultural connections alive. Visitors can sense this connection in how people use the space today and in the markers that tell the land's history.

Visitors can reach the island by ferry from Perth or Fremantle and rent bicycles to move around Rottnest Island. Since the beach sits in a somewhat remote location, it is worth checking in advance which access options work best for your visit.

The sand contains crushed coral particles that create soft pink tones, especially visible at sunrise and sunset. This natural coloring comes from the mix of white quartz sand and tiny coral fragments that bend light in a distinctive way.