If you're planning a Rottnest Island day trip, it's advisable to spend at least six hours on Rottnest Island. This will give you time to get your bearings, explore beaches or other attractions and have some downtime at a cafe or pub before you return to Perth.
Is there an entry fee for Rottnest Island?
All visitors to Rottnest Island are required to pay a government island admission fee, or 'landing fee'. This is collected from island visitors by the ferry companies on behalf of the Rottnest Island Authority. This fee contributes to the conservation of the island and the provision and upkeep of facilities.
Do you have to pay to enter Rottnest?
All visitors to Rottnest Island are required to pay a government island admission fee, or 'landing fee'. This is collected from island visitors by the ferry companies on behalf of the Rottnest Island Authority. This fee contributes to the conservation of the island and the provision and upkeep of facilities.
Is the best way to get around Rottnest Island by car?
Can cars go to Rottnest Island?
To reach Rottnest Island from Perth, catch a ferry or private air transfer. Ferries depart from three nearby harbours, each accessible by public transport, car or taxi. Rottnest Island is car-free, so the best way to get around is by bike, which you can hire on the island.
How much is the Rottnest ferry?
One Way Ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth (Barrack St Jetty, Elizabeth Quay)
| Everyday | Rottnest Express Passenger Fare | Rottnest Island Admission Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 69.00 | 20.00 |
| Concession | 65.00 | 20.00 |
| Quokka Club (Child 4-12 yrs) | FREE | 7.00 |
| Child (4-12 yrs) | 33.00 | 7.00 |
Where is the best place to see quokkas on Rottnest Island?
When you walk the trail between the sports oval and the golf course, you will come in contact with a line of native tea trees just opposite Discovery Rottnest Island (the eco-tent village). These tall gums and low-lying tea trees are knitted together to form the ideal woodland habitat for a thriving quokka population.