Rottnest Island Management Plan

In accordance with the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987, the Rottnest Island Authority is required to have a five-year management plan in place to guide the management direction of the Island.

The Rottnest Island Authority is developing a new management plan for 2009-2014.

The Rottnest Island Management Plan (RIMP) covers all aspects of Rottnest Island operations, including visitor services, facilities and conservation of the Island's environment and heritage.

Community views (pdf 25.9KB) have been taken into account in framing the draft RIMP.

The Rottnest Island Management Plan 2003-2008 (pdf 5.5MB) will remain in force until the new Management Plan is gazetted.

Rottnest Island Management Plan Amendment 2007

The Rottnest Island Authority recommended amendments to the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2003-2008 (RIMP).  These amendments relate to zoning changes in the area known as the old Tearooms site (Central Thomson Bay) and at Mt Herschel. The amendments effect a resolution between the RIMP and the 2004 Rottnest Taskforce recommendations, which have been implemented by the RIA under the direction of the Minister for Tourism.

The Rottnest Island Authority conducted a formal process following the procedure laid out in the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. The amendments were released for a two-month public consultation period. The RIA received over 200 submissions from individuals and organisations.

The submissions were analysed and the issues raised were taken into account in formulating recommendations. This resulted in some changes in the wording of the amendments relating to the Services and Operations zoning of Mt Herschel to provide areas for services and operations, and for accommodation.

The amendments were gazetted on 8 May 2007 without further change.

Rottnest Island Management Plan - 2007 Amendments (pdf 18KB)

Rottnest Island Management Plan Amendments - Report on Public Consultation (pdf 46KB)

Rottnest Island Management Plan Amendments - Report on Public Consultation Appendix 1 (pdf 100KB)

Rottnest Island Management Plan Amendments - Report on Public Consultation Appendix 2 (pdf 14KB)

Frequently asked questions

The Rottnest Island Authority has developed some answers to the frequently asked questions (pdf 55.3KB) regarding the Rottnest Island Management Plan. If you require further information, please email the Rottnest Island Authority directly.

Next steps

A summary of submissions will be published on the Rottnest Island Authority’s website, with an indication of how the Plan was amended or not amended in response to the submissions. Unfortunately we will not be able to respond to individual submissions.

The RIMP 2009-2014 will be submitted to the Minister for Tourism for endorsement and release in June 2009, and will provide guidance for the Rottnest Island Authority in management of Rottnest Island for the next five years.