Boating on Rottnest Island

For all licensing, applications and vessel admissions enquiries contact moorings@rottnestisland.com

Boating on Rottnest Island

Western Australia has the highest per capita boat ownership in Australia, and Rottnest Island is one of WA boaties’ favourite destination attracting over 300,000 boating visits a year.

Rental facilities

The Rottnest Island Authority rental mooring booking system allows you to book rental moorings, jetty and beach pens and pay the individual admission fees 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Moorings

Most Rottnest Island moorings are licensed (except for those available for rental). Licensed moorings can only be used by licensees or their authorised users and are part of the Shared Mooring System.

Fees

All visitors to Rottnest Island are required to pay an admission fee as a contribution to the conservation of Rottnest Island and the provision and maintenance of facilities and services.

Authorised user

Authorised use allows access to a licenced mooring site when the mooring site licensee is not using their mooring. You can become an authorised user in one of two ways - Find out more here

Mooring site licensee

Most moorings in Rottnest Island waters are licensed, except for those available for rental. Licensed moorings can only be used by licensees or their authorised users. Annual fees and admission fees apply for licensed moorings.

Waitlist mooring site licensee

Domestic commercial vessels

Domestic Commercial Vessels (DCV) can apply for the Rottnest DCV operating permit and be invoiced for admission fees based on number of passengers carried and the activity type of each visit.