What's the weather like?

Rottnest Island experiences a Mediterranean climate where the summer is warm and dry while the winters are mild and wet. In Summer (December to February), the average maximum temperature is 27°C with an average minimum of 19°C. In Winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature is 13°C with an average minimum of 7°C.

A bit of Rottnest's history

Once connected to mainland Australia, Rottnest was home to Aboriginal people before rising seas isolated it. Known as Wadjemup in Noongar mythology, it means “place across the water where the spirits are.” Named “Rats’ Nest Island” by Dutch explorers mistaking quokkas for rats, it later served as a prison and camp. Today, it's a popular tourist destination.

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Bicycling at Rottnest Island

The best way to explore Rottnest Island is on two wheels. As cars are not allowed on the island, the next best way to explore the island would be bicycles. Pick up a bicycle and a guide document now and tour around the island and admire the beautiful landscape at your own leisure, be sure to visit the iconic Wadjemup Lighthouse or to the top of the Oliver Hill for an amazing view overlooking the island and the ocean. You can get hold of bike hires while you are booking your ferry ride with Rottnest Express, or you can hire bikes once you are on the island.

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The paradise island of WA, spiritual home of the quokka selfie.

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Quokka Selfies

You may have seen selfies of famous people such as Tennis legend Roger Federer and Australian actress Margot Robbie, with an incredibly adorable animal. This animal is the quokka, native only to Western Australia and particularly, Rottnest Island. In fact, Rottnest Island supports the largest population of this friendly photogenic creature. So don’t miss out the chance to see ‘the happiest animal on earth’ when you visit WA.

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Welcome to Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island has the reputation of being one of the most popular destination in the Perth tourism region. This reputation does not just consist of empty claims either, there are truly an abundance of exciting activities you can enjoy on this beautiful island surrounded by prime beaches and clear blue water.

Your journey to ‘Rotto’ will start with an amazing scenic ferry ride or a flight across a portion of the majestic Indian Ocean. Your adventure will begin once you have arrived. There are truly endless choice of activities to indulge in, you can take part in water sports, cycle around the island, explore the historical heritage of the island through a guided tour, go whale watching, go for a dive or look for the quokkas, the cutest and most photogenic creature on the planet, for the perfect quokka selfie!

Skydiving at Rottnest Island

Skydiving may well be one of the most popular item on ‘bucket lists’, so where else would you want to engage in this adrenaline-inducing, thrilling activity if not the picturesque Rottnest Island? Rottnest Island may as well be one of the best skydiving location in WA! Go on a flight from the airstrip on the island and take the jump from the lofty height of 15,000 feet. You will be able to view the striking beaches and reefs from up top while free falling, possibly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you.

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The Basin

Rottnest Island is the perfect destination if you love water sports, with 63 stunning beaches and 20 bays to choose from, to your heart’s desire. One of the most popular among them is The Basin, a picturesque bay with striking clear turquoise water, perfect for swimming and snorkelling. There are also a huge range of water activities available around the island like surfing, diving, fishing and many more! Else, you can just chill at the pristine beaches or have a picnic with an amazing ocean view.

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Hotel Rottnest

Hotel Rottnest has been reborn out of the renowned Quokka Arms Hotel. A favourite for generations of Western Australians, the Hotel has had a generati...

Rottnest Island Authority

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Rottnest Express - Ex Fremantle

Rottnest Express is Rottnest Island???s largest and most experienced cruise company, operating daily year-round services from three convenient locatio...

Rottnest Express Adventure Tour

Ferry out to Rottnest, then continue the nautical theme with a tour on the Eco Express Adventure Boat!

Segway Tours WA

Introducing the first and only guided Segway Tours in Perth and Rottnest, Western Australia. You are invited to cruise around some of the most beau...

Skydive Geronimo Rottnest

Rottnest Island is the perfect choice for your next tandem skydive destination, and the Geronimo team can help get you there! With frequent and conven...

Paul's ECO E Bike Tours

Paul’s ECO Bike Tours offers tours with an average distance of about 35km. All tours offer an interpretation of the Geological formations of the Swan...

Air Charters West

Air Charters West provides tailored leisure and corporate travel - from a once-in-a-lifetime getaway to a quick & efficient connection to your busines...

Dive Traveller’s

We are the only Japanese-guided scuba diving and tour operator in Perth.

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Explore Perth's coastline in luxury and comfort aboard the iconic yellow catamaran!