Anchoring and admission fees

Anchoring

Notice: New Beach Anchoring System in Thomson Bay

Once admission fees have been paid, boats may anchor in specified locations. These anchorage areas include Thomson Bay (south of the Army Jetty), Longreach and Parker Point, or anywhere that is over sand and well clear of reef, seagrass beds, moorings, jetty access and navigation markers, with the exception of boating prohibited areas - see the map in the 2009 Marine and boating Guide (pdf 3MB).

Please note that it is illegal to anchor less than 50m from a mooring, or to obstruct a mooring or jetty pen. Beach anchoring is permitted with the exception of boating prohibited areas. The use of bow and stern anchors are preferable. Star pickets and other items not designed principally for beach anchoring are prohibited. Beach anchoring is not recommended for crafts over six metres in length. Please do not intrude into no boating areas and take care to bury your anchor deep into the sand, as they can be dangerous to beach pedestrians.

Admission Fees

Everyone entering the Rottnest Island Reserve, including the marine reserve, is required to pay an admission fee as a contribution to the conservation of the Island and the provision and upkeep of facilities. Visitors arriving by ferry pay this fee as part of their fare.

Individual Admission Fees

Adult	Day Visitor	$14.50 $15.00 as of 1 July 2010
Child	Day Visitor	$5.00 $5.25 as of 1 July 2010
Family Group*	Day Visitor	$33.25 $34.50 as of 1 July 2010
Senior Card Holders	Day Visitor	$12.30 TBA as of 1 July 2010
Adult	Extended Stay (Over Night)	$18.00 $19.00 as of 1 July 2010
Child	Extended Stay (Over Night)	$6.50 $6.75 as of 1 July 2010
Family Group*	Extended Stay (Over Night)	$41.75 $43.75 as of 1 July 2010
Senior Card Holders	Extended Stay (Over Night)	$15.30 TBA as of 1 July 2010

* A family group is two adults and two children.

Please note that child rates apply for children aged four to twelve years inclusive. Children under four are free.

Private vessel owners are required to pay an individual admission fee per Island visit or purchase an annual vessel admission sticker. Single visits must be paid on arrival at the Visitor Centre.

Annual Admission Fees

Annual admissions stickers for the current boating season are based on the registered length of the vessel. They are valid for the period 1 September to 31 August each year. No discount applies for shorter periods and penalties apply to vessels not displaying a current admission sticker. Please send copies of all your registration and insurance documents when applying for your Annual Admission.

Annual Admission stickers can be paid for on application to the Authority's Marine Administration office in Fremantle or by post. Please ensure that Annual Admission applications are lodged with all the required paperwork (boat registration and insurance details). Once the application is processed an Annual Admission sticker will be issued to you.

Admission Fees 2010/2011

(as of 1 September 2010 - 31 August 2011 GST inclusive)

Vessels up to 8m	$197.00
Vessels greater than 8 metres but less than 10 metres	$225.00
Vessels 10 metres or greater but less than 15 metres	$270.00
Vessels 15 metres or greater	$450.00

* Vessel length refers to the registration length of a vessel as defined in vessel registration papers issued by the Western Australian Department of Transport.