Can I sleep on Rottnest Island?


Can I sleep on Rottnest Island? From family-friendly beachside cottages to chic hotel suites, from backpacker dorms to eco-resort 'glamping', Rottnest accommodation is both diverse and charming.


How many nights to stay on Rottnest Island?

Rottnest is best when staying at least 2 nights that way you can relax and get around the island and enjoy the spots while not being rushed, I wouldn't go anymore than 2 nights though.


Are you allowed to camp on Rottnest Island?

Camping Grounds There are 43 sandy tent sites here, each with room for up to six people in two tents – ideal for families or groups of friends enjoying Rottnest in all its laidback beachy splendour. Just over the dunes is Pinky's Beach – an iconic Rottnest Island beach.


Can you sleep at Rottnest Island?

Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms offers rooms to rest for the night and a relaxed experience of Rottnest Island.


Are there public showers on Rottnest Island?

You'll find accessible bathroom facilities, showers and drinking water across the main settlement, with additional toilets across the island and water refill points at the Army Jetty, Kingstown Barracks, The Basin, Vlamingh Lookout and Geordie Bay.


Can you drink Rottnest tap water?

The saline is filtered and pressurised at 6000 kpa which causes reverse osmosis, producing usable drinking water. Island businesses, visitor accommodation, and visitor amenities are all hydrated with this water, making Rottnest Island fully self-sustainable.


Can you drink alcohol on Rottnest Island?

The policies outlined below apply to everyone who visits the island.. Alcohol can only be consumed at licensed premises. Western Australian law prohibits drinking alcohol on beaches, jetties, streets, and all other areas. Visitors who disregard this will receive infringements or face eviction from the island.


Do you need a car on Rottnest Island?

Unfortunately, the usage of cars are not permitted on the island. Instead, you have an even better way to explore the island, on two wheels. The main mean of transportation on Rottnest Island is the bicycle, so grab hold of one from the bike hire places and start exploring the beautiful island!


Is Rottnest Island worth it?

Yes, Rottnest Island is definitely worth visiting in the winter. If you are hanging out for summer to book your trip, read these reasons why you shouldn't wait. We all love Rottnest Island in the summer. Nothing beats the island's turquoise waters on a hot summer's day.


How much is it to camp on Rottnest Island?

Unlike some other campgrounds you pay just one site fee, there is no extra to pay for additional persons. There is a maximum of 6 persons, and two tents or four swags per site. At $39 per site per night (check website for up to date pricing, link below), camping at Rottnest Island is super affordable.


Are you allowed to live on Rottnest Island?

So technically the only way to live on Rottnest Island for long period of time at a reasonable price is to work on the island. While there are many jobs available on the island, hospitality and tourism, most of these positions are seasonal and highly competitive.


Is 4 hours enough on Rottnest Island?

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.


Why is Rottnest accommodation so expensive?

Experiences on islands, whether it is the ferry there, accommodation, food and hospitality, is always going to be more expensive than on the mainland, simply because of the inherent cost of operating on an island, Mr Hall said.


Are there predators on Rottnest Island?

On the Rottnest Island and Perth, some predators include large birds, foxes, and dingoes (Quokka et al., 2006). There are no known predators on the Bald Island; this also where the population of quokkas is the highest due to low predation.