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a drone or undertake commercial filming you’ll need 7 Salmon Bay 8:43 9:13 9:43 10:13 10:43 11:13 11:43 12:13 12:43 1:13 13:43 2:13 2:43 3:13 Kingstown 7:45 8:40 9:10 9:40 10:10 10:40 11:10 11:40 12:10
approval. Visit rottnestisland.com/commercialfilming
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Emergency T: 000 9 Green Island 8:49 9:19 9:49 10:19 10:49 11:19 11:49 12:19 12:49 1:19 1:49 2:19 2:49 3:19
Police T: 131 444 10 Strickland Bay 8:50 9:20 9:50 10:20 10:50 11:20 11:50 12:20 12:50 1:20 1:50 2:20 2:50 3:20
Rangers T: 9372 9788
11 West End 9:05 9:35 10:05 10:35 11:05 11:35 12:05 12:35 1:05 1:35 2:05 2:35 3:05 3:35 Bus stop PM Fri, Sat
Nursing post T: 9292 5030
12 Roland Smith 9:10 9:40 10:10 10:40 11:10 11:40 12:10 12:40 1:10 1:40 2:10 2:40 3:10 3:40
Rottnest Island Visitor Centre T: 9372 9730 Depart Main Bus Stop 12:15 1:15 1:45 2:15 2:45 3:15 3:45 4:15 4:45 6:00 7:00 8:00
Accommodation after hours assistance T: 9372 9728 13 Rocky Bay 9:11 9:41 10:11 10:41 11:11 11:41 12:11 12:41 1:11 1:41 2:11 2:41 3:11 3:41
Accommodation bookings T: 9432 9111 14 Stark Bay 9:15 9:45 10:15 10:45 11:15 11:45 12:15 12:45 1:15 1:45 2:15 2:45 3:15 3:45 Geordie Bay/Longreach 12:20 1:20 1:50 2:20 2:50 3:20 3:50 4:20 4:50 6:05 7:05 8:05
15 Ricey Beach 9:17 9:47 10:17 10:47 11:17 11:47 12:17 12:47 1:17 1:47 2:17 2:47 3:17 3:47
Main Bus Stop 12:25 1:25 1:55 2:25 2:55 3:25 3:55 4:25 4:55 6:10 7:10 8:10
17 Little Armstrong Bay 9:21 9:51 10:21 10:51 11:21 11:51 12:21 12:51 1:21 1:51 2:21 2:51 3:21 3:51 Airport 12:30 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00
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3:00pm*
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What you do
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Where to book and find out more
Whitecaps and 9:15am flora and fauna of the area and hear
Parker Point 30 to 45 minutes Free
Wilderness 10:15am about the formation and geology of
11:15am the Island.
There are hundreds of things to see and do on the Island – from tours to self guided exploring, free or paid, full day or less than an hour. Visit the settlement’s historic buildings
Meeting post outside Every day
routes
the Salt Store 10:00am* Rottnest Island Voluntary Guides at the
of the people who built and lived in them.
Places to
Visitor Centre
Cycling
Look out for the wandering volunteer
W: rottnestisland.com/tours
West End Every day guides who provide information about 5 to
West End Free No bookings needed
Wanderer Walk 10:30am to 1:30pm the West End and best location to see the 10 minutes
fur seal colony.
Cycling is one of the best ways to get around the Island and explore the sights. Whether you’re a Hear exciting tales of shipwrecks and *D
uring March tour days and times will vary.
Pick up a copy of ‘What’s Happening’ from the Visitor Centre or online at Reefs, Wrecks and Daring Meeting post outside Every day sailors while you explore an original
seasoned cyclist or a casual rider, pick your route and enjoy the ride. 45 minutes Free Visit the Salt Store to find out more.
rottnestisland.com/whats-happening for the latest opening hours and specials. Sailors the Salt Store 11:00am* pilot’s boathouse and inspect a replica of
the Rottnest pilot boat.
Suggested routes and popular destinations from Thomson Bay
Bakery and local produce Meeting post outside Every day
Discover the marsupial that gave Rottnest
Quokka Walk its name. Learn about this iconic animal 45 minutes Free
Destination/route Activity Distance Time Difficulty 3. & 4. General Store / Geordie Bay General Store the Salt Store 1:00pm*
and watch them in their natural habitat.
Stock up on groceries, liquor, bait, fishing accessories or pick up a cool drink and ice cream.
Swimming, snorkelling Enjoy stunning views of the Island and
Pinky Beach 1km 5 minutes 13. Rottnest Bakery Salt, Settlers and Meeting post outside Every day re-live the dogged struggle by Rottnest’s
and seabobbing 45 minutes Free
Choose from freshly baked bread, donuts, cakes and pies or enjoy a sandwich or gourmet Survivors the Salt Store 2:00pm* early inhabitants to make the Island
roll made daily. self-sufficient.
Geordie Bay Swimming and food 2km 10 minutes
14. Simmo’s Ice Cream Wadjemup Bidi Self guided, available
Explore the Island by foot on one of five
W: rottnestisland.com/wadjemupbidi
Over 100 different ice cream flavours made from fresh WA sourced produce. See map for trails trails. Each includes interpretive signage, 2 to 4 hours Free
Walk Trails every day at any time No bookings needed
sculptures and audio signs.
Parker Point Swimming and snorkelling 5km 20 minutes
Cafes and quick bites Every day Hire a bike and ride around the Island.
Adult $45 Pedal & Flipper
1. Dome Café See Pedal & Flipper When you’re tired simply leave it at a bus
Bike and Bus Pedal & Flipper Self guided Child $30 W: rottnestisland.com/tours
Salmon Bay Swimming and snorkelling 5km 20 minutes Enjoy fine coffee and a diverse range of food in a fully licensed café. opening hours and bus stop and jump on the Island Explorer bus
Concession $40 T: 9292 5105
timetable to get back to the main settlement.
5. Geordie’s Café and Art Gallery
Adult $9
Relax with a coffee, tea, freshly made juice or smoothie and choose from the extensive Discover what goes on behind the walls
Wadjemup Lighthouse Lighthouse views and climb 5km 20 minutes Child $4
breakfast, lunch, dinner and kids menu. Every day of a real working lighthouse and climb Visitor Centre
Wadjemup Wadjemup Concession $7
10 Lexi’s on Rotto 10:00am to 2:30pm the stairs to experience breathtaking 30 minutes W: rottnestisland.com/tours
Lighthouse Tour Lighthouse Family (2 adults and 2
(every 30 minutes) 360-degree views from the top. Only Pay at the lighthouse
West End/Cape Vlamingh Views 10km 50 minutes The only place to enjoy a coffee whilst enjoying 360 degree views of Rottnest. Serving children) $20
suitable for ages 5 and over.
delicious coffee, cold drinks and snacks from the Wadjemup Lighthouse. Extra child $2
16. The Lane Exciting guided adventures of discovery
Bike ride 1 (see map) Swimming and views 4km 30 minutes Order a coffee and check out the great range of breakfast and lunch options – from fresh and exploration. Choose from one of two
Every day 20 minutes W: segwaytourswa.com.au
Segway Tours WA Kingstown Barracks tours; the fortress adventure, settlement From $79
juice, muffins, smoothies, acai bowls and more. From 9:00am to 1.5 hours T: 1300 808 180
explorer or segway experience.
1.5 to 15. Subway
Bike ride 2 (see map) Swimming, views and wildlife 10km Suitable for ages 12 and over.
3 hours Grab a custom made sub, salad, wrap or pizza. Chips and cookies also available. Visitor Centre
9. Kingstown Kafe W: rottnestisland.com/tours
Every day Explore the beauty and tranquility of
Bike ride 3 (see map) Swimming, views and wildlife 22km 3 to 5 hours Enjoy great breakfast and dinner options at the historic Kingstown Barracks. Bookings can be Discover Rottnest Main bus stop
11:20am some of the Island’s most spectacular 1.5 hours
Adult $49
made at the Visitor Centre. Bus Tour Thomson Bay Child (4 to 12 years) $25 Rottnest Express
1:50pm locations. W: rottnestexpress.com.au
Before you grab a bike and pedal off remember to grab a bottle of water as drinking water outside T: 1300 467 688
Restaurants and bars
of the settlements is limited. Also make sure you stick to the road rules, especially when crossing Every day See the entire Island with commentary Adult $40
2. Frankie’s On Rotto Main bus stop 1 hour and Visitor Centre
Bayseeker Island Tour 10:30am on its unique history, environment, Child $25
railway intersections, and don’t forget to wear a helmet – it’s the law in Western Australia. Sit back and take in the atmosphere whilst enjoying a delicious coffee and a meal from carefully Thomson Bay 45 minutes W: rottnestisland.com/tours
1:45pm heritage and wildlife. Concession $35
crafted breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. Fully licenced. 10:30am
6. Gov’s Sports Bar Main bus stop Combining both a train ride to Oliver Hill Adult $79
Main bus stop
Easy Intermediate Hard Kick back and watch the latest sport on the big screen and enjoy pub style food. Grand Island Tour
Thomson Bay
11:30am
to see the WWII guns and tunnels with
4 hours
Child $59 Visitor Centre
Settlement a scenic coach ride for a view of all the Concession $74 W: rottnestisland.com/tours
7. Hotel Rottnest Settlement
railway station Island’s must see activities. (lunch included)
Soak up the beach views while enjoying delicious seasonal menu creations and an extensive railway station
The Rottnest Island Authority respects the Whadjuk people as the traditional selection of beer, wine and cocktails. Live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday, Friday,
A guided tour around the Island taking
custodians of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) Collect e-bike from in attractions including Wadjemup $90 (lunch included) Visitor Centre
11. Pinky’s Beach Club ECO e-Bike Tour Saturday and Sunday 4 hours
the main jetty Lighthouse, Military Barracks, and the $80 (no lunch) W: rottnestisland.com/tours
Enjoy modern share food with cocktails, beer and beautiful wines at Rottnest’s newest venue. 11:00am
many bays and lakes.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Adult $30
12. Riva Restaurant and Courthouse Bar Child $15
Island activities
Every day Take a scenic return train ride to Oliver Tickets available at the Visitor Centre, online
From wood-fired pizza to three course meals, enjoy relaxed Mediterranean inspired food Oliver Hill Train, Settlement Concession $25
10:30am to 1:30pm Hill and enjoy a guided tour of the gun 2 hours or kiosk at the main bus stop
with wine and cocktails to match. Gun and Tunnel Tour railway station Family (2 adults and
(every hour) and tunnels. W: rottnestisland.com/oliverhill
17. Thomsons 2 children) $60
Extra child $10
Dine on fresh WA produce and seafood in a family friendly restaurant overlooking beautiful
Adult $9
Thomson Bay. Explore this nationally significant Child $4
Pedal & Flipper Oliver Hill Gun
Every day
defence heritage site and discover why Concession $7
Tickets available at the Visitor Centre and
Hire a boat and have a fun adventure exploring the waters Extra child $5
also available. Rottnest Movies
around Rottnest. The ultimate nature based action packed Visitor Centre
Open: every day (subject to weather) Watch the latest release movies at the Rottnest Island Picture Adventure Rottnest Berth zero, Every day tour. Not recommended for children
1.5 hours
Adult $67 Rottnest Express
T: 0422 439 008 W: just4funaquapark.com.au Cost: From $195 Boat Tour – Nature Based main jetty 11:15am under 4, pregnant women and people Child $33.50 W: rottnestexpress.com.au
Hall. Movie session times and guide available at the Family with back problems. T: 1300 467 688
T: 1300 054 881 W: boatingwest.com.au
Family Fun Park Fun Park and Visitor Centre. Take a high powered spin and see
Visitor Centre
Enjoy mini golf, trampolines and arcade games. Ice cream and
Museum Rottnest Island aboard the Eco Express.
Cost: adult $15, child $10, family $40 Adventure Rottnest Boat Berth zero, Every day
Not recommended for children under 4, 1 hour
Adult $49 Rottnest Express
other snacks are also available. Housed in the Old Mill and Hay Store, view fascinating exhibits Tour – Thrill Ride main jetty 2:15pm Child $25 W: rottnestexpress.com.au
T: 9292 5156 W: rottnestmoviesandminigolf.com.au pregnant women and people with back
depicting the Island’s rich cultural and natural history. problems.
T: 1300 467 688
Cost: mini golf – adult $9, child (under 16) $5, family
(2 adults and 2 children) $24, trampolines – $5 for 15 minutes
Skydive Geronimo Rottnest Cost: gold coin Experience the best of Rottnest on this Visitor Centre
Luxury Sailing Fuel jetty, All year round
Tandem skydive over stunning Rottnest Island and land on the Open: every day 10:00am to 3:30pm sailing adventure via a luxury sailing 2 hours to 3 days From $55 W: charter1.com.au
Open: every day 9:00am to 5:00pm Catamaran Tours Thomson Bay (subject to weather)
catamaran. T: 0499 444 796
T: 9292 5156 W: rottnestmoviesandminigolf.com.au beach. Video and photography packages available. Bookings
Salt Store Discover the beautiful waters of Rottnest
subject to weather conditions.
Indianic Rottnest Island This historic building is now a gallery space. Check out the Every day
by taking control of your very own
W: seatoyswa.com
SEABOB Pinky Beach Seabob on our fully guided all inclusive 20 to 45 minutes $50 to $85
The Island’s favourite shopping destination stocking a large Cost: $329 to $499 latest exhibition on display during your visit. 10:00am to 4:00pm T: 0439 603 990
tour. No previous experience needed.
range of swimwear, resort wear, menswear and kidswear. Times: every day 8:00am to 4:00pm Suitable for ages 8 and over.
Cost: free
T: 1300 449 669 W: skydivegeronimo.com.au Every day Adult $49
Open: every day Open: every day 10:00am to 3:00pm
10:00am Embark on an extraordinary glass Child $39
Glass Bottom Sea
Pilot Boathouse Scenic Joy Flights Rotto Shade Kayaking Tours
North Thomson Bay 11:30am bottom kayaking tour and marvel at 1.5 hours Family (2 adults and W: rottnestkayak.com.au
1:00pm Rottnest Island’s aquatic world. 2 children) $149
A striking display of Rottnest’s maritime history, featuring a Breathtaking flights over Rottnest Island and Perth city. Hire a beach umbrella, chairs and small beach toys to use at (subject to weather) 1 adult and 1 child $79
replica pilot boat and historic photographs. Flights from 10 to 35 minutes. The Basin. Before 28 April
Before 28 April
Experience a decadent sea to plate Adult $175
Lomas Cottage Cost: adult $65 to $145, child $45 to $95 Cost: from $5 per hour Fuel jetty, Thursday to Sunday 2 to 2.5 hours
Wild Seafood Experience crayfishing tour aboard a luxury After 28 April W: rottnestcruises.com
Open: every day from 10:00am (subject to weather) Thomson Bay 11:00am After 28 April
Once the home of ex-convict John Lomas, the cottage now Times: every day 10:30am to 4:00pm charter boat. Adult $215
3 to 3.5 hours
serves as an exhibition space. T: 0421 389 831 W: rottnestairtaxi.com.au Rottoshade @rottoshade Child $125