New Beach Anchoring System in Thomson Bay
Boat mooring and jetty pen rentals
The Rottnest Island Authority has offshore swing moorings, jetty pens and beach moorings available for rental.
Call Rottnest Island Central Reservations +61 8 9432 9111 to make a booking up to three months in advance. Booking open on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Monday to Saturday between 8.30AM and 4.00PM. Bookings can be made in person at the Visitor Centre 7 days a week between 8.30AM and 4.00PM. Same day bookings can be made through the Visitor Centre on +61 8 9372 9730 Sundays and Public holidays only.
Please be aware that school and public holidays are subject to heavy demand
| July 2009 |
Bookings up to 31st October 09 |
Queen Birthday Public Holiday & October School Holidays |
| 12 Aug 09 |
Bookings up to 11th November 09 |
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| 9 Sep 09 |
Bookings up to 9th December 09 |
School Leavers, Swim Thru |
| 14 Oct 09 |
Bookings up to 13th January 10 |
Christmas, Boxing Day, New Years |
| 11 Nov 09 |
Bookings up to 10th February 10 |
Australia Day |
| 9 Dec 09 |
Bookings up to 10th March 10 |
Channel Swim, Labour Day Public Holiday |
| 13 Jan 10 |
Bookings up to 14th April 10 |
Easter, April School Holidays |
| 10 Feb 10 |
Bookings up to 12th May 10 |
April School Holidays, Anzac Day |
| 10 Mar 10 |
Bookings up to 9th June 10 |
Foundation Day Public Holiday |
| 14 Apr 10 |
Bookings up to 14th July 10 |
July School Holidays |
| 12 May 10 |
Bookings up to 11th August 10 |
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Online bookings
NOTICE TO BOAT OWNERS
CESSATION OF THE GLOBAL MOORINGS ONLINE BOOKING TRIAL
After careful consideration, the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) Board has decided that it will not proceed beyond 31 July 2009 with the Moorings online bookings trial.
The Board acknowledges the success of the trial period but believes the costs associated with continued development, implementation and external management of the software will make it cost prohibitive.
The RIA is currently developing an in-house booking system which will incorporate and complement other RIA facilities.
Boat owners wishing to book any of the RIA’s mooring rental facilities should contact RIA Central Reservations on +61 8 9432 9111 between 8.30AM and 4.00PM Monday to Saturday. Same day bookings can be made through the Visitor Centre on +61 8 9372 9730 Sundays and Public holidays only.
To expedite the process please have available vessel details: length, registration, beam and draft size and current insurance details (including policy number).
Mooring rentals
Moorings to suit vessels of various sizes are available in Thomson, Geordie and Longreach Bays at a cost of $39 per day (10am - 10am). Please note that moorings are not to be used until rental agreement forms are completed and the mooring rental fee has been paid. Use of moorings or pens without permission can incur an on-the-spot fine. During peak periods (1 December to 31 March, School & Public Holidays) the maximum duration of marine rental facility bookings is limited.
Download the following document to find out more about rental moorings.
Jetty pen rentals
Pens are available on two jetties in Thomson Bay, at a cost of $26 (small pens:boats up to 7m) or $39 (large pens) per day.
- Stark Jetty (located north of the main ferry jetty) has five pens suitable for cabin cruiser type vessels of approximately 7 metres with a maximum draft of one metre.
- Fuel Jetty (south of the ferry jetty) has 11 pens suitable for craft to approximately 7.5 metres, and 15 pens for larger craft from ten to 15.5 metres. Several have sufficient draft to accommodate yachts.
- Bathurst Beach Pens Mediterranean-style system of beach pens are available on the beachfront in the north (Bathurst) area of Thomson Bay, for vessels up to 7.5 metres with a shallow draft. Approximately 30 beach pens are available at a cost of $20 per day.