WESTERN AUSTRALIA Trade Guide Contents
Welcome to Rottnest Island 3 How to get to Rottnest Island 4 Visit all year round 5 A peaceful Class A nature reserve 5 Getting around 6 Rottnest Island’s top ten experiences 7 Accommodation 9 Dining and Refreshments 10 Internationally Ready Product 11 Rottnest Island business contacts 16 Rottnest Island map 18-19
All details correct at time of printing June 2021
2 Welcome to Rottnest Rottnest Island’s photogenic ambassador, Island the quokka, skyrocketed Western Australia’s favourite WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S island paradise to international fame PREMIER ISLAND ESCAPE! after high-profile celebrities including Roger Federer, Margot Robbie and Located less than 20 kilometres from Chris Hemsworth posted selfies with Western Australia’s world-renowned these cute, native marsupials on their port city of Fremantle, Rottnest Island social media channels. is an easily accessible nature No wonder quokkas are considered the lover’s paradise. happiest animals on Earth; they inhabit Rottnest Island is so close to Perth Australia’s most beautiful island. It’s easy that it’s visible from coastal vantage to see why our visitors love it here as points on clear days, which is much as they do. most often the case for Australia’s sunniest capital city.
WESTERN Rottnest Island, or ‘Rotto’, as it’s AUSTRALIA affectionately known by locals, has been the destination of choice for Western Australians for generations, is also a “must see” destination for Hillarys people visiting Western Australia from interstate and overseas.
Perth
Rottnest Island
Fremantle
3 How to get to Rottnest Island Hillarys 45 mins Rottnest Island’s pristine turquoise bays, Perth aquatic activities, walking trails, historic attractions and abundance of wildlife Rottnest Island 90 mins are just a short ferry ride from Perth, Fremantle or Hillarys Ferry Terminals. 30 mins
Situated close to Perth, visitors can easily Fremantle head to Rottnest Island on a daytrip, but there’s so much to see and do here that we suggest staying for at least a few days to really experience the best of the Island.
VISIT BY AIR VISIT BY FERRY Travel by air and enjoy spectacular, bird’s Rottnest Express eye views of Rottnest island as you arrive. Departing Fremantle or Perth – Transfers Transfers take approximately between take approximately 30 or 90 minutes. 12 and 20 minutes depending on departure point. SeaLink Rottnest Island Departing Fremantle – Transfers take Coirsaire Aviation approximately 30 minutes. Aeroplane (departing from Jandakot Airport, Perth) and helicopter charter Rottnest Fast Ferries (departing from Jandakot Airport, Departing Hillarys Ferry Terminal – Crown Towers, Hillarys Boat Harbour Transfers take approximately 45 minutes. and Fremantle)
Rottnest Air Express One way and return transfers on land plane or seaplane departing from Jandakot Airport (Perth) or Swan River (Perth City Centre)
Rottnest Air Taxi One way and return private flights for 1 to 3 or 5 to 6 departing from Jandakot Airport (Perth)
4 Visit all A peaceful Class A year round nature reserve
Basking in a Mediterranean-style Rottnest Island may be easily accessible climate, Rottnest Island is a from the mainland, but it feels like a world away. The moment you step onto the popular destination all year round. Island, Rottnest’s laidback lifestyle During summer (December to February), begins to take effect and you start to Rottnest Island is usually a few degrees feel yourself relax as you transition into cooler than Perth with average Rottnest mode. temperatures hovering around the As a Class A Reserve, Rottnest Island mid to high 20 degrees celsius. preserves and protects its natural beauty; Whereas in winter (June to August), it’s spectacular flora, abundant marine life usually a few degrees warmer than Perth, and wildlife and many unique species. with an average daytime temperature of The Island is unique for many reasons, 19 degrees celsius. but perhaps one of the most noticeable differences to other destinations is that it’s predominantly car-free. WATER TEMPERATURE Therefore, one of the most popular ways Thanks to the Leeuwin Current that flows to explore the Island is by cycling, along the west coast of Australia the which has made Pedal and Flipper water surrounding Rottnest Island the largest bike hire operation in the is quite warm. This warm current is southern hemisphere! responsible for the water here being around 23 degrees celsius in summer Research tells us that cycling is not and about 19 degrees celsius in winter only a great way of keeping fit and making it perfect for enjoying the vast a sustainable way of getting around, range of aquatic activities the Island is it also makes us happy. So too does known for. immersing ourselves in nature.
There’s no shortage of ways to acquaint yourself with the Rottnest Island’s abundant wildlife and remarkable landscapes, as well as the many species of marine life inhabiting our many pristine beaches.
5 Getting Around
BY BUS BY BIKE Island Explorer Bus Service With the Island almost car-free, cycling Enjoy the Island at your own pace is a fun and easy way to tour the Island. on the hop on / hop off bus service, Bikes can be hired from the Island’s with 19 stops around the Island. three ferry companies or from Pedal & Flipper on the Island. Standard, electric Discover Rottnest Bus Tours and hybrid bikes available for one day or This 90-minute tour provides insightful mulit-day hire. commentary as you visit the Island’s most spectacular locations. BY FOOT Accommodation Shuttle Bus With its many, clearly marked, walking Transfers from the main settlement trails that are suitable for all ages, to Geordie Bay, Longreach Bay, its easy to explore the Island by foot, Fays Bay and Kingstown Barracks either self-guided or on a tour. accommodation areas.
6 1. Walking tours. Explore the Island’s Rottnest diverse and stunning landscapes on the Wadjemup Bidi walking trails Island’s top ten either self-guided or join a walking experiences tour with The Hike Collective. 2. Aquatic adventures. Explore Rottnest is the perfect Island escape the Island’s marine environment to relax and recharge, but you can also snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddle explore the island’s unique aquatic boarding or surfing. Hire equipment environment, beautiful landscapes, and from Pedal & Flipper and Aquaplay historic attractions under your own Hire or enjoy a guided tour with steam or on a guided tour. There is so Aquaplay Seabike Tours or much to see and do, including snorkelling, Rottnest Island Glass Bottom Sea scuba diving, kayaking and stand up Kayaking Tours. paddle boarding to cycling, hiking, 3. Join a boat cruise. Catch your own skydiving and more! dinner on a seafood cruise with Rottnest Cruises, go snorkelling or watch the sunset on a catamaran with Charter 1, or go whale watching, explore the coastline or take a jetboat ride with Journey Beyond’s Eco Express Marine Tours.
7 4. Get a bird’s eye view. Take in amazing aerial views as you see Rottnest Island from a whole new perspective on a tandem skydive with Skydive Geronimo or scenic joy flight with Rottnest Air Taxi.
5. An island with a thousand stories. Take part in a smoking ceremony and learn the cultural and spiritual significance of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) to the traditional owners, the Whadjuk Noongar people on a tour with GoCultural Aboriginal Tours and Experiences.
6. Delve into history. Discover the 9. Tour on wheels. See the sites in Island’s rich and significant heritage air-conditioned comfort on the Island as you stroll around the settlement, Explorer hop on/hop off bus service visit the museum, climb Wadjemup or Discover Rottnest Bus Tour. Lighthouse, and catch the train to do Or enjoy the wind in your hair as you the Oliver Hill Gun and Tunnel Tour. explore with Paul’s Eco E-Bikes Tours or Segway WA Tours. 7. Encounter wildlife in their natural habitat. Acquaint yourself with 10. Treat Yourself. Relax and Recharge Rottnest Island’s most famous with a massage at Karma Rottnest resident, the quokkas. Don’t forget Spa and then watch the sun set over to post your #quokkaselfie! Spot the ocean as you dine on delicious long-nosed fur seals, migratory food and drinks at one of the Island’s birds, dolphins, humpback whales ocean front restaurants. (September to November) and many more native animals. Visit rottnestisland.com/trade to download sample itineraries. 8. Find your perfect beach. There’s a beach for everyone on Rottnest Island. With 63 secluded beaches and 20 bays, you will be spoilt for choice. Expect pristine white sands for sunbathing, calm, warm turquoise waters for swimming.
8 Accommodation
Rottnest Island offers a broad range SAMPHIRE ROTTNEST of accommodation styles to suit Rottnest Island’s newest accommodation all budgets and requirements, from offering, Samphire Rottnest takes hostel beds, campsites, cabins and prime position on Thomson Bay next bungalows through to apartments, door to the iconic Hotel Rottnest. hotel rooms, heritage-style This architecturally designed 80-room, accommodation and eco-luxe luxury hotel includes a restaurant, glamping tents. beach club, lagoon-like pools and Accommodation at Rottnest Island books native landscaped gardens. out well in advance, especially for the summer holidays, long weekends (such as Labour Day), Easter and for events, Samphire Rottnest so it’s advisable to secure accommodation as early as possible.
Karma Rottnest
Rottnest Island Authority Self Contained Accommodation
Discovery – Rottnest Island
9 Dining and Refreshments
There’s a range of dining options available Restaurants include the iconic Hotel to suit all budgets and tastes, including Rottnest overlooking Thomson Bay, self-catering with provisions purchased Riva Restaurant serving Mediterranean at one of the General Stores, filled rolls inspired food and Frankie’s on Rotto from the iconic Rottnest Bakery, and offering pizza, pasta and more. casual eateries such as Subway, Dome Café, The Lane Café, Simmo’s Ice At Thomsons, Pinky’s Beach Club Cream and Geordie’s Café & Art Gallery. and Lontara at Samphire Rottnest enjoy stunning ocean views and menus Vintage caravans, Kalli’s on Rotto at celebrating the quality and flavour of Wadjemup Lighthouse, Lexi’s on Rotto Western Australia fresh local produce, at the West End and the roving Maeve’s seafood and wines. on Rotto offer refreshments as visitors explore the Island. Otherwise settle in Visit rottnestisland.com/eatanddrink to the old Australian warmth of Gov’s to find out more information about dining Sports Bar at Karma Rottnest. on Rottnest Island.
10 Rottnest Island Business Contacts Internationally ready
ACCOMMODATION
Business Name Trade and Business Details Product
Bianca Sargent Trade & Experience Manager T: (+61) 411 474 295 • Luxury Eco Tent E: [email protected] accommodation E: [email protected] – reservations • 83 eco-tents ranging Discovery Parks - in price, size and Rottnest Island Business Details amenities T: (+61 8) 6350 6170 • Pinky’s Beach Club E: [email protected] (bar and restaurant) W: discoveryholidayparks.com.au/ discovery-rottnest-island Glen Trebilcock Full service hotel General Manager Lakeside premium & T: (+61) 448 582 546 standard, standard and E: [email protected] palm court room types Karma Rottnest • Karma Day Spa Business Details • Riva Restaurant T: (+61 8) 9292 5161 • Gov’s Sports Bar E: [email protected] • Karma Golf Course W: karmagroup.com/find-destination/ • Lawn Bowling Green karma-resorts/karma-rottnest/
TRANSFERS & TRANSPORT Business Name Trade and Business Details Product
Island Explorer hop on/ hop off bus service Graeme Skeggs • Accommodation General Manager - Tourism Services Shuttle T: (+61) 421 524 458 • Captain Hussey E: [email protected] Historic Train to ADAMS Oliver Hill Perth Coachlines Business Details • Bayseeker 2 hour T: (+61 8) 6270 6060 Coach Tour Tours: • Full Day all-inclusive W: adamspinnacletours.com.au Grand Island Tour E: [email protected] • Private bus and train charters
11 TRANSFERS & TRANSPORT (CONTINUED)
Business Name Trade and Business Details Product
Frank Stynman T: (+61) 411 264 547 E: [email protected] Air transfers and Rottnest Air Taxi Business Details scenic flights T: (+61) 421 389 831 E: [email protected] W: rottnestairtaxi.com.au Elissa Cuss Sales & Marketing Manager T: (+61) 418 906 753 E: [email protected] • Ferry transfers Rottnest Express • Bike & snorkel hire (part of Journey Business Details • Tailored packages Beyond group) T: (+61) 1300 467 688 • See over page for E: [email protected] Tours & Experiences Marketing: E: [email protected] W: rottnestexpress.com.au Phil Richards Director of Sales and Marketing T: (+61) 408 119 492 E: [email protected] • Ferry transfers Rottnest Fast Ferries • Bike & snorkel hire Business Details T: (+61 8) 9246 1039 E: [email protected] W: rottnestfastferries.com.au Andrew Lane General Manager T: (+61) 438 413 944 E: [email protected] • Ferry transfers SeaLink Travel Group • Bike & snorkel hire Business Details T: (+61) 1300 786 552 / (+61 8) 9325 9352 E: [email protected] W: sealinkrottnest.com.au
12 TRANSFERS & TRANSPORT (CONTINUED)
Business Name Trade and Business Details Product
Kristy Bailey Director T: (+61) 408 020 886 Swan River Seaplanes E: [email protected] (Rottnest Air Air transfers Express service) Business Details T: (+61 8) 9417 8005 E: [email protected] W: swanriverseaplanes.com.au
TOURS & EXPERIENCES
Business Name Trade and Business Details Product
Jules de Angelis Tours on sailing T: (+61) 499 444 796 catamaran E: [email protected] • Rottnest sunset cruise Charter 1 • Rottnest “snorkel & Business Details sail” tour E: [email protected] • Private charter W: charter1.com.au • Adventure Tour Elissa Cuss (45 or 90 minute Sales & Marketing Manager options) Eco Express T: (+61) 418 906 753 • 90 Minute Guided Marine Tours E: [email protected] Bus Tour (part of Journey • International speaking Beyond Group) Business Details guides T: 1300 467 688 (within Australia) • Combined Bus & W: rottnestexpress.com.au Adventure Tour Simon Mendelawitz Owner/Manager T: (+61) 411 813 117 Glass Bottom Sea E: [email protected] • Aqua explore tour Kayak Rottnest • Private group tours (part of Inspiration Business Details • Seasonal Outdoors) T: (+61 8) 6219 5164 E: [email protected] W: rottnestkayak.com.au
13 TOURS & EXPERIENCES (CONTINUED)
Business Name Trade and Business Details Product
• 60 minute walking tour Meg and Walter McGuire • 2 hour premium Owners walking tour T: (+61) 459 419 778 • Welcome to Country GoCultural Aboriginal E: [email protected] and Smoking Tours & Experiences Ceremonies Business Details Tours operate on E: [email protected] Saturdays but may be W: gocultural.com.au available for a week day for a private group. Myrianthe Riddy Director T: (+61) 421 362 401 • Wild Seafood E: [email protected] Experience Rottnest Cruises • Deep sea fishing tour Business Details • Sundowner tour T: (+61 8) 9586 1136 • Private charter E: [email protected] W: rottnestcruises.com Belinda Hill Director T: (+61) 418 383 951 • 1 Hour Settlement E: [email protected] Explorer Tour Segway Tours WA • 1½ Hour Fortress Business Details Adventure Tour T: (+61) 1300 808 180 / (+61 8) 9325 5790 E: [email protected] W: segwaytourswa.com.au Amy Stutt • Skydive experience Sales Manager departing Perth and T: (+61) 420 438 323 landing on Rottnest E: [email protected] Skydive Geronimo Island Rottnest • Skydive and Wild Business Details Seafood Experience T: (+61) 1300 449 669 / (+61 8) 9417 8158 package with Rottnest E: [email protected] Cruises W: skydivegeronimo.com.au
14 TOURS & EXPERIENCES (CONTINUED)
Business Name Trade and Business Details Product
• Two day, one night Kate Gibson glamping and hiking Owner weekender with T: (+61) 413 173 794 Discovery Parks - E: [email protected] Rottnest The Hike Collective • 18km day hike along Business Details on the Wadjemup Bidi E: [email protected] • 12km day hike along W: hikecollective.com.au coastline & lakes • 10km west end hike
15 Rottnest Island Business Contacts Locally bookable
ACCOMMODATION Business Name Contact Details Description Rottnest Island T: (+61 8) 9432 9111 • Self-contained Authority – E: [email protected] accommodation Accommodation W: rottnestisland.com/accommodation • Luxury, 80 room hotel with 64 over- T: (+61 8) 9292 5011 Samphire looking Thomson E: [email protected] Rottnest Bay. Also restaurant, W: samphirerottnest.com.au beach club and lagoon-like pools.
TOURS & EXPERIENCES Business Name Contact Details Description • Guided water bike T: (+61) 402 324 758 Aquaplay tours and pedal E: [email protected] Rottnest board, SUP and kids W: aquaplayrottnest.com.au jet-ski hire T: (+61) 1300 054 881 • Small boats for hire Boating West E: [email protected] (with skippers ticket) W: boatingwest.com.au T: (+61) 467 063 410 ECO e-bike E: [email protected] • Eco bike tours W: paulsecoebiketours.com.au T: (+61 8) 9292 5161 • Spa and wellbeing Karma Day Spa E: [email protected] treatments W: karmagroup.com T: (+61) 438 493 325 Karma Rottnest E: [email protected] • Golf and lawn bowls Golf Club W: karmagroup.com T: (+61 8) 9372 9730 Oliver Hill Gun • Oliver Hill gun and E: [email protected] and Tunnel Tour tunnel tour W: rottnestisland.com.au
16 TOURS & EXPERIENCES Business Name Contact Details Description T: (+61 8) 9292 5105 • Bike and aquatic Pedal & Flipper E: [email protected] equipment hire W: rottnestisland.com/pedalandflipper T: (+61 8) 9292 5156 • Movie Theatre Rottnest Movies E: [email protected] • Mini Golf and Arcade and Mini Golf W: rottnestmoviesandminigolf.com.au Games Facebook: @Rottoshade Rotto Shade • Beach umbrella hire Instagram: @rottoshade T: (+61 8) 9372 9730 • Guided tour of Wadjemup E: [email protected] Wadjemup Lighthouse Tour W: rottnestisland.com/tours Lighthouse
Notes
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19 Please keep in touch
Rottnest Island Authority
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@Rottnest @RottnestIslandWA
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