Boating on Rottnest Island

2009/10 summer boating calendar

Please be advised that a dive tank filling service is now available at the newly opened Adventure Centre on Rottnest Island. The Adventure Centre is located behind Dome Cafe.

Proposed Dive Site Moorings - Rottnest Island Reserve

Tender and Secondary Vessel "Super Tenders"

The Rottnest Island Authority is currently conducting a trial on the management of vessels greater than 3.75 metres and up to 6.75 metres. These vessels are commonly referred to as "super tenders". A kindly reminder to all mooring site licensees and authorised users is that the current maximum size of a "super tender" is 6.75m. Any mooring licensee wishing to use a "super tender" on their mooring must have their mooring certified accordingly and signage displayed. All "super tenders" must be rafted to the primary vessel and not tied off the stern. Any vessel exceeding the length of 6.75m must use a separate mooring as an authorised user or use their own anchor.

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 for more details.

Visit the Department for Planning and Infrastructure website for more information.

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