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Rottnest Island

Beautiful beaches, cute Quokkas and wonderful snorkelling – Rottnest Island is a must see spot!

Perth's idyllic island playground, Rottnest is just a short ferry ride from the mainland and a world away from city life. For such a tiny island, this car-free and carefree Class A reserve packs a lot of pleasure into a day.

Getting to "Rotto", as the locals affectionately call it, is a breeze. Just a short 19 kilometres off the coast, Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve offering a wealth of holiday experiences that covers six major habitats and 63 bays and beaches. The island is also world renowned for being home to the one of the world's cutest creatures – the Quokka.

Meet a quokka

Rottnest Island is known globally as the home of the cutest and most photogenic animal in the world, the quokka. Apart from a small colony on the mainland, they are found nowhere else on Earth. These tiny animals, related to wallabies, are found in abundance on the island, and have no fear of humans so will often come right up to visitors. Remember that it is illegal to touch or feed quokkas, so keep a respectful distance and use a selfie stick for the best photo. Rottnest Island is also home to one of the world's most critically endangered mammals, Gilbert's potoroo, which have been introduced to the island to help revive the species.

Rottnest Island Essential Hints and Safety Tips

• Observe but do not touch or feed the wildlife. On the spot fines of $150.00 may apply to anyone seen interfering with animals (including feeding).
• Beware of snakes in terrestrial areas.
• Beware of rocks, currents, waves, boats and wildlife when swimming.
• Rottnest Island is a high fire risk area. Fires are prohibited at all times.
• Helmets are compulsory by law in Western Australia when cycling. Please ride safely and responsibly and keep left on all paths. Stay on the cycle and walk paths to protect flora.
• As tempting as it may be to “borrow” a bike, please be aware that this is considered stealing and a criminal offence.
• Treat Indigenous and heritage sites with respect.
• Leave only footprints! Take your rubbish with you and keep Rottnest beautiful.
• Disabled access toilets located at the Visitor Centre, Bedford Ave, Henderson Ave, Geordie Bay and Parker Point.
• All commercial filming and drone usage (including personal usage) must be approved by the Rottnest Island Authority. Visit rottnestisland.com/commercialfilming.

The Ferry Service

Rottnest Island is 18 kilometres from the port city of Fremantle, the ferry crossing takes approximately 30 minutes. 

Please allow a 30 minute minimum check-in time prior to departure in order to collect your boarding pass(es) and make appropriate luggage arrangements.

•  If you are travelling with no checked-in luggage and have a QR code ticket you will not need to check-in at our office, and can simply head straight to boarding.
• If you are checking in luggage, you will be required to check-in at our ticketing office first to collect your luggage tags.

Boarding for all passengers closes 10 minutes prior to departure.

Both Fremantle and Perth departure terminals offers disabled and family friendly restrooms including a baby change table.

Luggage Information

Carry-On Luggage

Passengers are welcome to bring on board, one (1) carry-on item (excluding infant fare type).

No luggage is allowed in the aisles, wheelchair spaces or any other area that may hinder a rapid evacuation.

Additional items or sporting equipment such as bikes must be pre-booked and will incur a small fee for transfer. These items are not allowed inside the main area of the vessel.

Please Note: There is very limited storage space in the passenger cabin, luggage will be taken and stowed on a first in, first served basis.

Luggage Delivery

If staying overnight, you can have your luggage (bags and eskies) delivered to your accommodation on your behalf. Each piece of luggage will incur a $2.00 transport fee.

Luggage labels must be collected from the ticket office at check in. Please have your accommodation address ready at time of check-in.

Conditions of Luggage

The Company accepts no responsibility for loss of, or damage to luggage, or for consequential damages arising therefrom whether sustained during off-loading or transportation, and whether arising from negligence, malfunction of the vessel or other cause, except to the extent that the exclusion of such liability is prohibited by law.

Fishing rods, bicycles, and golf bags cannot be delivered by the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) and must be collected by the owner from the jetty, upon arrival at Rottnest. Items that are of an excessive size or weight may be refused at loading, and will not be carried by SeaLink Rottnest Island. This is up to the discretion of the vessel crew at the time of boarding.

In the interests of passenger and vessel safety, SeaLink Rottnest Island reserves the right to conduct a search of any luggage.

Maximum Luggage Sizes

*Box / crate without handles - maximum 10 kilograms

Additional Information

• Luggage exceeding the specified size will not be transported or delivered.
• No 'piggy‐backing' of luggage is permitted, for example, attaching a sleeping bag to a suitcase.
• Each passenger (excluding infants) is entitled to 1 x carry on item no larger than specified in the above table.
• Note: Even if an oversized or overweight item was inadvertently accepted by SeaLink Rottnest Island it may not be delivered by the RIA to your booked accommodation.