ROTTNEST EXPRESS GROUPS, CONFERENCES & INCENTIVES COMPANY PROFILE THE REGION GROUP BOOKINGS OUR LOCATIONS Rottnest Island sits just offshore Our group specialists are here to Rottnest Express has three ROTTNEST ISLAND IS ONE OF WA’S BEST KEPT from the city of Perth, in Western assist - no matter how large or small convenient locations, a daily morning SECRETS. BOASTING SPECTACULAR WHITE SANDY Australia. A protected nature reserve, your group may be. We can assist at departure from Elizabeth Quay BEACHES AND SECLUDED BAYS, THE ISLAND IS ALSO it’s famous for being the home to the any stage of the journey and design in Perth which runs non-stop to HOME TO UNIQUE WILDLIFE, INCLUDING THE FAMOUS quokka, a small wallaby-like marsupial. travel plans to match your specific Rottnest Island, B Shed Ferry QUOKKA. WITH AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF FULLY White-sand beaches and secluded needs. We offer discounted ferry and Terminal which offers a number of ESCORTED OR SELF-GUIDED DAY TOURS TO CHOOSE coves include The Basin, with its tour options to all kinds of groups; departures every morning and is FROM, A VARIETY OF ON-ISLAND ACTIVITIES AND AN shallow waters, and Thomson Bay, the there are endless opportunities for just a 10-minute walk from the train ARRAY OF LUNCH OPTIONS, IT PROVIDES THE PERFECT main hub and ferry port. Strickland corporate, social and special interest station and the centre of Fremantle. DESTINATION FOR YOUR NEXT GROUP GETAWAY. Bay is known for its surf breaks, while groups to take their events to Also our Northport Ferry Terminal reef breaks occur at Radar Reef, off Rottnest. offers large bus parking if required. ROTTNEST EXPRESS IS THE ISLAND’S LARGEST AND the island’s far western tip. MOST EXPERIENCED CRUISE COMPANY, OPERATING PRIVATE CHARTERS CONTACT US DAILY YEAR ROUND SERVICES FROM BOTH PERTH WHEN TO VISIT AND FREMANTLE. ROTTNEST EXPRESS HAS A FLEET Let our groups specialists assist Contact our groups specialists via OF THREE HIGH-SPEED OCEAN GOING FERRIES THAT SEPTEMBER – APRIL you in arranging a private charter, [email protected] no matter how large or small your HAVE BEEN SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE LOCAL Most popular time to visit the island group visit to Rottnest Island may SEA CONDITIONS AND ARE WIDELY KNOWN FOR THEIR for swimming, snorkelling and other be. Rottnest Express has a fleet of SMOOTH, FAST AND SAFE CROSSINGS. outdoor pursuits. Whales can often vessels to cater to your needs and be spotted from September to mid- with regular services departing daily, November. let us plan your perfect getaway. MAY – AUGUST Temperatures are still fairly mild in winter. Winter is relatively cool and wet but often a few degrees warmer than it is on the mainland. 2 3 THOMSON BAY BERTH 0 BBQ NORTH ADVENTURE TOUR Somerville Dve AND THRILL RIDE Vincent Way DEPART HERE Beach shelter Kitson St Pick up and return Settlement bike and snorkel Karma equipment here Resort Shops Boreham St Museum Main Jetty & Library ROTTNEST EXPRESS DEPARTS HERE ROTTNEST ISLAND MAP Colebatch Ave THOMSON BAY Family Henderson Ave Fun Park Thomsons SOUTH DIRECT SERVICES FROM PERTH! Digby Drive Dome Rottnest Picture Hall Cafe Brand Way Bedford Ave BBQ DISCOVER ROTTNEST TOUR BUS DEPARTS HERE Welch Rd Hotel Rottnest Railway Station LITTLE Parakeet THE BASIN Longreach Bay ARMSTRONG Bay GEORDIE BAY Transit, 1842 BAY BATHURST CATHERINE LIGHTHOUSE City of York, 1899 BAY Lake Baghdad City of York Bay THOMSON Rottnest is 11km in length and 4.5kms Herschel Lake BAY Ricey Beach Lake at its widest point. Suggested bike rides: Negri Lake Uribes, 1942 Vincent Ride 1: 4km (0.5 hours) Crayish Rock Pink Lake Pearse Lakes Ride 2: 10km (1.5 - 3 hours) Government KINGSTOWN House Lake Serpentine BARRACKS Ride 3: 22km (3 - 5 hours) Lake STARK BAY OLIVER HILL AIRPORT LOOKOUT EXPERIENCE WADJEMUP RAIL LINE LIGHTHOUSE Salmon Bickley Swamp Bay Rocky ROTTNEST Bay Marjorie Miwok II, 1983 Bay Shark, 1939 BICYCLE AND SNORKELLING PACKAGES Fairbridge Bluf ROLAND SMITH Nancy Cove Mabel Cove MEMORIAL YEAR ROUND Green Island PORPOISE BAY Dyer Island Kitson Point Cathedral Eagle Bay Rocks Mary SALMON BAY STRICKLAND Cove GET ACTIVE… BAY Salmon Point Kiryo Maru Wilson Bay Unleash your adventurous spirit as you feel the breeze Fish Hook PARKER POINT in your hair using pedal power to cycle your way around Bay RADAR REEF CAPE LITTLE SALMON BAY the island or combine both bike and snorkel for an VLAMINGH unforgettable land and sea experience. PACKAGE INCLUSIONS ROTTNEST ISLAND LEGEND o Return ferry transfers to Rottnest Island TIPS Whale Watching Best Beaches Surf Spots Ferry landing Toilets Shipwrecks o Bike Hire with helmet Lookout There is no drinking water or food available outside Best Quokka o Bus Stop Snorkelling Fishing Spots Showers Drinking Fountain Rottnest Island Admission Fee the Thomson Bay and the Geordie Bay settlement spotting locations Little Parakeet The Basin areas, so don’t forget your supplies - water, lunch, Longreach o Hotel transfers from most metropolitan 1. Bay Armstrong Geordie Bay sun cream, bathers, towel and a camera are Bay Transit, 1842 accommodation, subject to availability essentials! Bay Bathurst Catherine Lighthouse City of York,1899 o Swan River Cruise with commentary During summer, bays on the south offer protection DEPARTING FROM 3 CONVENIENTBay LOCATIONS: in the mornings from the prevailing easterly winds. Lake (from Perth only) Baghdad City of York Bay 2. By afternoon the famous Fremantle doctor comes PERTH: Pier 4, Barrack St Jetty FREMANTLE: B Shed, Victoria Quay NORTHPORT: 1 Emma Place, Rous Head, North Fremantle o Lunch (optional extra) in from the south-west making the bays to the Herschel Thomson north such as The Basin, Parakeet Bay and Little Lake Lake Wellington St Ricey Beach Negri Bay o Armstrong Bay the most enjoyable. Perth Railway h Rd Lake Uribes, 1942 Snorkel set (optional extra) Station eac Vincent Murray St B NORTH rt St The island is 11km long by 4km wide and takes t Craysh Rock Po o m Pink Lake Pearse Optional Free Guided Quokka Walk (delivered by the S d a FREMANTLE R i PERTH l l ck Hay St PERT H approximately 3.5 hours to ride around. i Lakes ach d d W R ROTTNE ST CITY R Government Rottnest Island Volunteer Guide) y Kingstown a Barra ort Be d P R St Georges Tce Qu Quay House Rd a Fremantle ia Barracks 3. i r Fremantle Lake Serpentine o Railwayead Station or Lake ead t NORTHPORT c H ct Railway Station H i s V Vi TERMINAL us ou Ro R igh St St PIER 4 H High Stark Bay H Hamp BARRACK ST B SHED am pt Oliver Hill Airport Riverside Drive t TERMINAL TERMINAL o o n n Rd Rd Lookout 60 minutes from FREMANTLE Wadjemup 25 minutes from Salmon Perth to Fremantle SWAN RIVER Lighthouse Fremantle to Rottnest FREM ANTLE Bickley Swamp Rocky Bay Marjorie Bay Miwok II, 1983 Bay Shark, 1939 Roland Smith Nancy Cove Fairbridge Blu Mabel Cove Memorial Green Island Porpoise Bay Dyer Island Cathedral Eagle Bay 4 Mary Kitson Point 5 Rocks Strickland Bay Cove Salmon Bay BBQ Salmon Point Kiryo Maru So Wilson Bay me V rv incent Beach Shelter il Fish Hook le Parker Point K Dv Cape Vlamingh Bay it Wa s e Beach Shelter on St Little Salmon Bay Radar Reef y Main Jetty Lodge Settlement Shops B o r e Chapel Museum h a & Library m W Salt Store a y e e Co Av lebatch Family Henderson Digby FuDrivn Park Thomson Bay Dome Café Av Tearooms Picture Hall Holy Trinity South R.C. Church e Bedf Brand ord BBQ Wa Av y e Hotel Rottnest Train Station Welch Rd DISCOVER ROTTNEST BUS TOUR PACKAGE YEAR ROUND RELAX AND DISCOVER… Explore the beauty and tranquillity of Rottnest as you sit back and relax in the comfort of an air conditioned coach. This 90-minute tour around the island takes you to some of Rottnest’s most spectacular locations including the Wadjemup Lighthouse and the rugged West End and provides you with a complete interpretation of the island through our passionate and knowledgeable guides. This tour will provide you with an insight into Rottnest’s cultural and historical heritage, diverse wildlife and fauna TIPS and social heritage. You will also have a chance to step Make sure you take a stroll along outside and have a stroll along the boardwalk at the the boardwalk at West End and keep your eyes open for the majestic look-out point at West End. 1. majestic Humpback Whales. ( Sept - Nov) PACKAGE INCLUSIONS Don’t forget your camera. o Return ferry transfers to Rottnest Island 2. o 90-minute Discover Rottnest Coach Tour o Rottnest Island Admission Fee o Hotel transfers from most metropolitan accommodation, subject to availability o Swan River Cruise with commentary (from Perth only) o Lunch (optional extra) o Optional Free Guided Quokka Walk (delivered by the Rottnest Island Volunteer Guides) 6 7 THRILL RIDE THRILL RIDE PACKAGE SEPTEMBER TO APRIL BE ADVENTUROUS… Take a high-powered spin of Rottnest Island on the 60-minute Thrill Ride, safely aboard our purpose built, high powered vessel, the Eco Express. A faster, more adrenaline-charged experience than the 90-minute Adventure Tour, this is a chance to explore the island’s rugged coastline and feel the salt spray on your skin. On this full day tour, you’ll also have plenty of time to explore the island, meet the quokkas and enjoy a bite to eat while taking in the beautiful scenery (lunch at own expense). PACKAGE INCLUSIONS o Return ferry transfers to Rottnest Island ADVENTURE o 60-minute Thrill Ride (aboard the open air Eco ROTTNEST Express) o Rottnest Island Admission Fee ADVENTURE BOAT PACKAGE o Hotel transfers from most metropolitan SEPTEMBER TO APRIL accommodation, subject to availability AN ADVENTURE FOR o Plenty of free time to explore the island and meet NATURE LOVERS..