Boating on Rottnest Island

Boating Guide 2011/2012

Hotel Jetty – Now Open

Following extensive renovation, the hotel jetty outside Hotel Rottnest is now available for public use.

Maximum size vessel permitted to use the Hotel Jetty is 8.0 metres.  A total of 6 hire pens, configured as 3 each side are now available for hire.  Until the introduction of online booking, procedures are the same as for other rental moorings.

The “T” section of the jetty is a load area only with a maximum stay of 20minutes.  Vessels are permitted to tie up to mooring points along either side of the hotel jetty between the hire pens and the beach for a maximum stay of 2 hours up to midnight and not before 6.00am.

Bookings for the Hotel Jetty pens can be made by ringing central reservations on 9432 9111.  You can also book online

Boating visitor survey results

In June 2010, a dedicated survey of Rottnest Island’s boating visitors was conducted for the first time. The aim of the survey was to investigate marine capacity issues and gain information about the needs of boating visitors which would assist the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) in providing facilities and services to them.

For more information on the survey and results follow this link.

NO SWIMMING AREA – Thomson Bay

The RIA in conjunction with Department of Transport Marine Safety has established a “No Swimming” area between the Main and Fuel Jetties.  The boundaries are from the barge landing site along the Main Jetty to the end, to the southern tip of “T” of the Fuel Jetty (fuel bowsers), along the northern side of the Fuel Jetty to the end of the Ranger boat pen, then back to the barge landing site.  This area was declared a no swimming area because of the risks associated with the high volume of private and commercial vessels that use this area.  Some of these vessels have restricted manoeuvrability. Signs have been erected in some of the closed areas.

For more information regarding the ' No Swimming' areas in Thomson Bay please read the following map (PDF 4MB) carefully.

New sanctuary zone buoys in place

Sanctuary zone buoys have recently been installed in reserve waters and will remain in water until after the June long weekend each year. Upon removal in June, the buoy mooring weights will remain in position and will be marked with a sub-surface float at a depth of approximately 6m. The sanctuary zone buoys will be re-installed by 15th October each year. All buoys have have been fitted with reflective tape to increase their visibility at night.
Navigate your way to Rottnest Island

Western Australia has the highest per capita boat ownership in Australia, and Rottnest Island is WA boaties’ favourite destination. Navigate your way to Rottnest Island and discover a unique marine environment!

Situated 18 kilometres from the Perth metropolitan area, Rottnest Island has some of the most pristine reefs, beaches and bays in the world and the southern most tropical coral reef in Australia. 135 species of tropical fish live in and around the Island’s reefs, compared to only 11 species along the metropolitan coastline. Overall, 450 species of fish and 20 species of coral are found in Rottnest Island waters. The waters of Rottnest Island are also home to Bottlenose Dolphins and Australian Sea Lions at various times of year. Migrating whales pass through the area on their way to and from northern breeding grounds.

To conserve this special marine environment, sanctuary zones, no boating areas, speed limits and other guidelines are in place to balance recreation activities with the natural environment. Please help look after Rottnest Island by observing the guidelines as outlined on the linked pages.

 

The Rottnest Safety Convoy

The Boating Industry Association of Western Australia runs regular Boating Convoys to Rottnest Island. The Rottnest Safety Convoy is an event for boat owners and their families and friends. The convoys are for seagoing craft that are between five and ten metres in length and capable of maintaining a consistent minimum speed of 15 knots. Contact the Boating Industry Association of Western Australia or visit the Department of Transport for more information.

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More Information

Rottnest Island Regulations

Fishing Guide

Rental Moorings Map  

Terms and Conditions 2011/2012

Marine Administration
Phone: + 61 8 9432 9320
Email: moorings@rottnestisland.com