| June 17-21 2013 | | Conservation Volunteers Australia Coastal Restoration Week 
| | Come for an eco-holiday on this popular Island and help to preserve this iconic spot by assisting in various activities, including fencing, planting, dune rehabilitation, green stock maintenance and seawall painting. These activities encourage the ongoing upkeep of this heritage effort, increase the success rate of previously planted coastal vegetation, enhance the biodiversity of flora species, prevent erosion and assist with the overall ecological health of the island ecosystem. For further information visit www.conservationvolunteers.com.au |
| June 24-28 2013 | | Conservation Volunteers Australia Coastal Restoration Week
| | Come for an eco-holiday on this popular Island and help to preserve this iconic spot by assisting in various activities, including fencing, planting, dune rehabilitation, green stock maintenance and seawall painting. These activities encourage the ongoing upkeep of this heritage effort, increase the success rate of previously planted coastal vegetation, enhance the biodiversity of flora species, prevent erosion and assist with the overall ecological health of the island ecosystem. For further information visit www.conservationvolunteers.com.au |
| June 27-30 2013 | | Open House Heritage Program 
| | A rare opportunity to explore inside our Heritage Listed cottages. For some visitors, this will be the first time they have been inside the historic cottages, for others it will be an opportunity to reminisce about times they may have stayed or lived in them. |
| July 6-28 2013 | | Jazz on the Rock! 
| | Following on from Perth's International Jazz Festival, Hotel Rottnest presents some of Australia's finest Jazz Musicians for our July 'Jazz on the Rock'. Live performances every Saturday and a weekend long Jazz Festival on the 26th/27th/28th.
For more information download the flyer, visit www.hotelrottnest.com.au or call reception on (08) 9292 5011.
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| July 25-28 2013 | | Open House Heritage Program 
| | A rare opportunity to explore inside our Heritage Listed cottages. For some visitors, this will be the first time they have been inside the historic cottages, for others it will be an opportunity to reminisce about times they may have stayed or lived in them. |
| Aug 29 - Sept 1 2013 | | Open House Heritage Program 
| | A rare opportunity to explore inside our Heritage Listed cottages. For some visitors, this will be the first time they have been inside the historic cottages, for others it will be an opportunity to reminisce about times they may have stayed or lived in them.
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| August 30 2013 | | Professional Development Course
Layered History of Wadjemup 
| | Want a professional reason for coming to Rottnest Island?
This course provides participants with an overview of Rottnest Island’s layered history and cultural connections that have stretched back thousands of years. Participants will hear dreamtime stories of the traditional owners, the Whadjuk people, and discover the more recent history of maritime exploration, European discovery and see evidence of the defence Rottnest Island provided to Western Australia’s mainland assets.
View the Layered History of Wadjemup Course itinerary
To register for the course, please complete a Professional Learning Registration Form and return to education@rottnestisland.com.
For more information please see the Rottnest Island website
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| September 6-8 2013 | | Rottofest 
| | The fifth annual Rottofest will be a weekend of film, comedy and music, which celebrates the finest musicians, comedy filmmakers and stand-up comedians from across the country. Line-up details and Early Bird tickets will be released mid July.
Rottofest are now accepting submissions for funny short films and filmed sketches, cash prizes and a VIP trip to Rottofest 2013 up for grabs!
For more information visit the Rottofest website |
| September 20 2013 | | Professional Development Course
Environmental Awareness 
| | Want a professional reason for coming to Rottnest Island?
This course provides participants with an insight to how Rottnest Island really operates behind the scenes to deliver essential services to visitors, businesses and residents including the provision of water and energy, treatment of waste water and waste management. The day will include visits to sites that demonstrate the Authority’s programs and initiatives that address environmental management including rehabilitation projects, marine sanctuary zones and a sustainable villa that is on trial.
View the Environmental Awareness Course itinerary.
To register for the course, please complete a Professional Learning Registration Form and return to education@rottnestisland.com.
For more information please see the Rottnest Island website
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| September 21-22 2013 | | Race around the Rock! 
| | Get on board the Adventure Race phenomenon by racing around the rock on Saturday September 21st. Tackle it solo, or get a team of 4 together for a unique opportunity to take part in this multisport event on Rottnest Island.
With an ocean swim, ocean paddle, trail run and mountain bike ride, this is a chance to challenge yourself, train for any upcoming events or just have some fun. Enjoy a great after party and make a weekend of it at your favourite Island.
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| October 19-20 2013 | | Project 2013 
| | PROJECT 2013 is an initiative by the Royal Australian Artillery Historian Society of Western Australia to commemorate 75 years of Artillery history in Western Australia. During 2013 we celebrate a number of significant anniversaries including the 75th Anniversary of the proofing of the 9.2 inch Guns at Oliver Hill, Rottnest Island.
Join us on the Island for a weekend of Military celebrations – more details to follow.
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| October 27 2013 | | Annual Brooks Marathon and Fun Run 
| | The 18th Brooks Rottnest Marathon (42.195km) and accompanying 5km and 10km fun run are organised by the West Australian Marathon Club with proceeds being donated to Channel Nine’s Appealathon. Further information on this event will be available soon. |
| November 9-10 2013
| | The Boating Industy Association of WA Safety Convoy | | The Boating Industry Association of WA have been organising Safety Convoys for over 20 years and are conducted in March and November. The Convoys educate new boat owners on how to reach and use the waters around Rottnest Island in a responsible and safe manner. For more information visit www.biawa.asn.au/ |
| November 15-17 2013
| | Wadjemup Cup 
| | Students from Clontarf Football Academies from across the State compete in a round robin AFL football competition held on the Sports Oval Rottnest Island. Open to the public, the competition is held in November with approximately 120 students aged 12 to 15 years. The event opens with a Friday night concert in Heritage Common and features aboriginal performers. |
| November 25-28 2013 | | Leavers 2013 
| | Leaver’s 2013 offers nightly music and daily beach parties to provide the backdrop for a great celebration.
events@rottnestisland.com RIA Accommodation will go on sale Wednesday 8th May 2013. Click here for more information. |
| December 7 2013 | | 37th Swim Thru Rottnest 
| | In its 37th year, swimmers race 1600m between the Army Jetty and the Natural Jetty. Presented by the Cottesloe Crabs Winter Swimming Club, visit www.swimthrurotto.com/ for further details. |
| December 2013 Date TBC | | Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton Kite Race 
| | Starting at Phillip Point, competitors speed across the Indian Ocean to Leighton Beach North Fremantle. Visit www.redbull.com for further details. |
| January 2014 Date TBC | | The Doctor Ocean Paddler 
| | In January 2013 Perth will play host to the very best aquatic sporting athletes from around the globe. Australia’s most exciting ocean paddling event from Rottnest Island to the mainland (or vice versa depending on wind conditions) is approximately 23 kilometers of ocean paddling. For more details visit www.oceanpaddler.com/events |