Parker Point

Parker Point is a coastal headland and sandy cove on the south-eastern coast of Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), approximately 19 kilometres off the coast of Perth in Western Australia. Within the City of Cockburn local government area and the Rottnest Island Marine Reserve, it is notable for its designated snorkel trail, limestone reef, clear waters and sanctuary zone status, making it a popular site for snorkelling, swimming and marine life observation.

Visitors can expect a sheltered sandy beach and rocky headland with clear turquoise water on the south-eastern side of Rottnest Island. The site features a marked underwater snorkel trail with interpretive plaques on the seabed guiding snorkellers over limestone reef, seagrass and coral habitats. The surroundings are natural and undeveloped with low coastal vegetation, reef platforms and views across to the mainland. Activities centre on snorkelling, swimming and sightseeing with no shops or built facilities directly on the beach.

Parker Point is located on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), which has a long history of use and was established as a Class A Reserve in 1917. The island's marine areas were later protected as the Rottnest Island Marine Reserve. The snorkel trail at Parker Point was developed to interpret the island's marine environment and reef ecology for visitors.

Rottnest Island is known as Wadjemup to the Whadjuk Noongar people and holds cultural significance as a place of spiritual importance. The island and its coastal sites, including Parker Point, are recognised for their Aboriginal heritage and natural values within the reserve.