What happens if I’m staying overnight, and all ferries are cancelled?

If ferries are cancelled for the day of your departure, guests of Stay Rottnest accommodation will be contacted by reservations and given the option to: Leave the day prior and receive a refund for your unused night of accommodation, or If your accommodation is available for an extra day, you will be invited to stay for 50% of the rack rate. If you do not wish to leave early, and your accommodation is not available for an extra night, nor is any alternate Stay Rottnest accommodation available, you will need to contact the other accommodation providers on the island to enquire if they have availabilities.

Corporate Groups

Experience connection, growth and fresh perspectives with unique corporate events.

Discover connection and reinvigoration amongst natural wonders

There are many reasons why visitors come to Wadjemup / Rottnest Island: invigorating adventures in nature, mindful interactions with history, and seaside getaways spent submerged in tranquil waters.

For corporate groups, time spent on Wadjemup is all about experiencing a fresh perspective and the energy that comes from time well spent.

Located just 19 km off the coast of Perth, Wadjemup is a separate, unique experience that offers teams the opportunity to experience a fresh perspective away from daily responsibilities, no matter what sort of trip they are embarking on.

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Explore via trail, road, or path

Wadjemup is predominantly car-free. In their absence, visitors take the local bus, ride bicycles, or simply walk around the island. This kind of unique, car-free experience is rare in the modern world, and why so many people are drawn to Rottnest Island year after year.

This is where you can enter a completely different frame of mind; exhale and find joy in the new experiences offered to you and those you journey with.

Create memories and gain understanding

When corporate groups come to Wadjemup / Rottnest Island, they may be searching for connection, new learnings, or even a break from the world of work. The wide variety of experiences on the island provide opportunities to explore all of your aims and will surely lead to some surprising discoveries.

Hiking by the salt lakes

Corporate experiences for every season

Wadjemup / Rottnest Island is a destination for any time of the year, with a Mediterranean climate.

During the summer (December to February), Wadjemup’s temperature hovers around the mid to high 20s (°C). The island is a welcome retreat from the often-higher temperatures of Perth city and the clear, turquoise bays provide ideal swimming and snorkelling spots.

In the cooler months, the island is a few degrees warmer than Perth, the average being a pleasant 19°C. The water even stays warm, with the Leeuwin Current flowing along the Western Australian coastline and making for refreshing winter swims.

Spending time on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island during the winter months involves surfing, exploring meaningful historic sites, and walking amongst the natural world teeming with wildlife.

Events in Public Spaces

Prior approval is required from Rottnest Island Authority for all events held in a public space on the island. Visit the Rottnest Island Authority website for more information.

By ferry

Travelling to Rottnest Island by ferry is the most popular way to get to the island.

By air

When you travel by air you experience Wadjemup / Rottnest Island from a whole different perspective.

By private boat

Travel at a slower pace and immerse yourself in the pristine marine environment.

By foot

Slow down, enjoy the moment and open up to the spaces that welcome you.

By bike

Discover Rottnest Island via a network of roads and bike paths.

By bus

Take advantage of the comfort and convenience of a bus and see more of the island in less time.

Where to stay on Wadjemup

Staying on Wadjemup for more than a day gives corporate groups the chance to settle into the rhythm of the island. Everyone gets the chance to relax, let go of work stress, and appreciate the experiences. There are various accommodation options for all budgets (with group rates offered by all accommodations) and desires, whether you’re looking for a secluded getaway or an invigorating nature exploration.

Accommodation

Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms

Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms offers rooms to rest for the night and a relaxed experience of Rottnest Island.

The hostel and dormitories are an affordable way to get the most out of your stay on the island. Private family rooms and shared options available.

Located in the historic Kingstown Barracks, Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms is a place to rest and meet like-minded travellers. Accommodation options range from private family rooms for larger groups to share, to communal dormitories that provide the full hostel experience.

This affordable accommodation attracts the adventurous at heart, so be sure to visit the shared spaces to swap stories with your fellow island wanderers.

For more information or to make a booking at the hostel, visit the Stay Rottnest website.

To make a group booking in the dormitories, please call Stay Rottnest on (+61) 1800 111 111.

Please read the following terms and conditions prior to making a booking at Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms:

Alcohol is not permitted within the dormitories, hostel or grounds of Kingstown Barracks
Alcohol will not be delivered to Kingstown Barracks by the luggage crew
As a condition of booking accommodation, the Primary Guest and/or Keyholder must be 18 years of age or older and must stay overnight in the accommodation through the term of the booking. 
Any breach of the booking conditions will result in cancellation of the accommodation license without refund.
Unaccompanied minors may be issued with caution notes or infringements for non-compliance with the Rottnest Island Regulations 1988 or their accommodation booking conditions. This will result in the cancellation of their accommodation booking, and they will be made to return to the mainland on the next available ferry.
For the enjoyment of all visitors, anti-social behaviour is not tolerated, and appropriate actions will be taken to address any incidents. 
When you arrive, the registered guest must go to the Visitor Centre with photo ID and physical credit card for check-in.
For Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms accommodation, luggage must be out for collection by 9 am for ferries departing at 10 am or later. For ferries departing before 10 am, luggage must be out for collection by 7 am and must be pre-booked by notifying the Visitor Centre 24 hours before departure.
Balloons are not permitted in Stay Rottnest accommodation or anywhere on Rottnest Island due to the risk of harm they can cause to the unique flora and fauna within the Class A Reserve, including the marine sanctuaries surrounding the island.
To ensure the safety of visitors, and to preserve the buildings and public amenity of the island, the use of chalk is discouraged, including on roads, pathways and buildings.
Due the risks posed to the structure of the units and to ensure visitor safety, the use of hammocks is not permitted in Stay Rottnest accommodation or on the verandas.

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Hostel

Bunk down in these shared rooms and relax into the island lifestyle. Here, you can thaw out after a crisp surf, cool down after a day of cycling and engage in the community feel of the hostel.

The hostel features 50 comfortable beds with linens provided, plus shared kitchen and lounge spaces for preparing meals and relaxing. There is additional outside seating for those using the kitchen and barbecue areas. Communal washroom facilities are also available, with towels included.

Solo travellers can rest in a single bunk bed (shared room), while the family rooms sleep up to four adults (one double bed and one bunk bed per room).

Kingstown Barracks

Sleeps 1-50

Budget friendly option

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Dormitories

This much-loved school camp destination provides a comfortable base for groups. Staying at Kingstown Barracks is a chance to stay amongst history, with its heritage clock tower and salvaged WWII gun barrel. As you move beyond the dorms, the learning can continue around the island.

There are 17 dormitory rooms available with bed configurations ranging from 2-bed to 18-bed rooms. There is also a communal bathroom. Select rooms have private bathroom facilities and are wheelchair accessible.

A pillow and blanket is provided per bed, with linens and towels available for hire. Please note that there are no kitchen facilities available for the dormitories.

Kingstown Barracks

Sleeps 2-18 guests

Budget friendly option

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stay Rottnest accommodation is available to book online via stayrottnest.com or via phone on (+61) 1800 111 111 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, excluding public holidays). Bookings can be made up to nine months in advance of your stay.

Booking online

Booking online is the quickest and easiest way to secure Stay Rottnest accommodation and receive instant confirmation.

Special requests and notes are also able to be placed in the booking.

Availability for bookings opens on the first working Wednesday of each calendar month, for accommodation nine months in advance.

While you can book by calling Stay Rottnest on (+61) 1800 111 111, online is the simplest and most successful way to book accommodation. As demand for bookings is high, a virtual queuing system is used to ensure a smooth experience for everyone on busy Open Days.

Booking for Accessibility

If you need wheelchair accessible accommodation, please send your request after 8:30 am to [email protected] and don’t forget to attach a copy of your ACROD Card (front and back). These requests are processed in the order they’re received from 8:30 am onwards on Open Day, so hold your email until then. Limit of one booking per ACROD Card.

For more information, visit stayrottnest.com

Open Days are held on the first Wednesday of each month, to release availability for the next booking period, nine months in advance.

Visit the Stay Rottnest website to see all current scheduled Open Day dates.

The prices of Stay Rottnest accommodation vary based on the type of accommodation chosen, the time of year and availability. To check prices for available accommodation, select your preferred dates, location and accommodation type online here.

The hostel offers accommodation in a family room (double bed and bunk bed) or a single bed in a shared bunk room. Guests at the hostel have access to communal kitchen and barbecue areas as well as shared bathroom facilities.

The dormitory offers shared rooms for groups or schools, varying between two and 18-bed layouts. Some rooms have a private bathroom and wheelchair access, and all guests can access the shared bathroom facilities.

Yes, however cancellations and modifications may incur a cancellation fee.

Further details on how to cancel or alter your booking, and applicable fees, can be found in the Booking Terms & Conditions here (PDF).

Bookings made prior to 4 January 2023 will continue to be transferable, as per the conditions that applied at the time of booking. All new bookings from 4 January 2023, the original guest will remain as the owner of the booking; however, they may nominate another person as authorised to check in to the accommodation on their behalf. As the original guest remains the owner of the booking, they will be liable for any costs related to accommodation for the duration of the booking.

View the full Booking Terms & Conditions here (PDF).

You can find maps of all accommodation types on the Stay Rottnest website here.

The inclusions vary by accommodation. You can see what is included for each type at stayrottnest.com.

Check-in is from 2 pm. You can leave your mobile number at the Visitor Centre, who will text you if your accommodation is ready early.

The check-out time is 9 am.

In hostel rooms, bed linens and towels are provided with your booking.

In the dormitories, a pillow and blanket is provided, however guests need to hire linen and towels prior to arrival or bring their own.

Kingstown Barracks is a 25-minute walk or 10-minute cycle from the Visitor Centre. Alternatively, guests can take the Quokka Coaches accommodation shuttle bus.

For Stay Rottnest Hostel & Dorms accommodation, luggage must be out for collection by 9 am and for ferries departing at 10 am or later. For ferries departing before 10 am, luggage must be out for collection by 7 am and must be pre-booked by notifying the Visitor Centre 24 hours before departure.

If ferries are cancelled for the day of your departure, guests of Stay Rottnest accommodation will be contacted by reservations and given the option to:

Leave the day prior and receive a refund for your unused night of accommodation, or
If your accommodation is available for an extra day, you will be invited to stay for 50% of the rack rate.

If you do not wish to leave early, and your accommodation is not available for an extra night, nor is any alternate Stay Rottnest accommodation available, you will need to contact the other accommodation providers on the island to enquire if they have availabilities.

Getting Here

Jump on a ferry, plane or take your own boat.

Luggage & equipment

Know what to pack, how much and how to get it here.

Visitor Information

Important information to help you enjoy your time on the island.

How to check in once you arrive

Once you arrive on the island, make your way to the Visitor Centre to check in.

Photo ID is required for registration by the person who made the booking.

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Stay Rottnest Campground

Reconnect with nature as you sleep under the stars and wake up to the gentle sound of the waves.

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Stay Rottnest Self-Contained

With beachfront units, heritage cottages, bungalows and cabins, the perfect base for your island adventure is here.

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Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island

Behind the dunes of Pinky Beach, Discovery Resorts - Rottnest Island is an eco-sustainable resort with a difference.

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Samphire Rottnest

Go barefoot and beachfront at Samphire Rottnest, boutique accommodation in the heart of Thomson Bay.

Spots to recharge and indulge

Wadjemup / Rottnest Island is a self-sufficient place where you can detach from the mainland world for as long as you like, while still enjoying all the food and dining options you desire. There are group rates available and, with so much choice, you’ll find an eatery that suits your needs, whether you’re treating your team to a formal meal at an oceanside restaurant or organising sustenance to refuel after an outdoor team-building activity.

You can discuss group catering with each venue. There are options to dine-in or even have the catering delivered to other locations around the island.

Frankie's on Rotto

A place for good friends and great food. Kick back and soak in the atmosphere of Rottnest Island at Frankie’s.

Hotel Rottnest

The iconic Hotel Rottnest offers a relaxed beachside experience with expansive views over Thomson Bay.

Isola Bar E Cibo

Bringing a taste of Italy to Rottnest Island. Drink, dine and soak in the surroundings of the island.

Lontara

Inspired by the flavours of South East Asia's archipelagos, Lontara is a must-try dining experience on Rottnest Island.

Pinky's Rottnest Island

Discover delicious cocktails, West Australian wine, locally inspired menu and the best sunset views on Rottnest Island.

Geordie's Cafe & Art Gallery

Meander away from the hum of the main settlement and enjoy this charming cafe further afield.

Subway

Grab a bite to eat that’s familiar and friendly on your holiday budget. Items are made to order, just the way you like.

Rottnest Bakery

No trip to Rottnest Island is complete without a visit to the Rottnest Bakery.

The Lane Cafe

Get your day off to a great start. The Lane is a favourite for fresh coffee and gourmet food.

Tours and activities to relax and invigorate

When your corporate group comes to Wadjemup, it’s an opportunity to engage in unique and exciting activities and leave all the stress of work behind. Even if you’re visiting for a work conference, the wealth of outdoor experiences will be calling. Most tour operators can accommodate large group numbers with multiple tours per day – discuss the group booking options with each operator.

Download the Corporate Groups Guide for more information about group rates and tour sizes.

Charter 1 Snorkel & Sailing Tours

Climb aboard the iconic yellow sailing catamaran, Capella, for a day of sailing, swimming and snorkelling.

Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours & Experiences

Experience a unique Aboriginal perspective as your Noongar guide reveals the history and significance of Wadjemup.

Rottnest Snorkel

These underwater experts will take you to the top sheltered snorkelling sites around Wadjemup / Rottnest Island.

Rottnest Volunteer Guides Walking Tours

Be intrigued by stories of the past and discover more about Wadjemup / Rottnest Island on a free guided walking tour.

The Hike Collective

Experience some of the best walking trails Rottnest Island has to offer with The Hike Collective’s guided tours.

Segway Tours WA

Zip around on a revolutionary set of wheels. It’s the ideal way to explore an island that’s anything but ordinary.

Paul’s Eco E-Bike Tours

See the sights of Wadjemup / Rottnest Island with ease on an electric bike tour.

Eco Express Boat Tours

The Eco Express is bound for adventure. Experience the waters around Wadjemup / Rottnest Island on a high-powered tour.

Rottnest Air-Taxi

Treat yourself and a loved one to a scenic joy flight. Rottnest Air-Taxi offers picturesque tours over Rottnest Island.

Rottnest Cruises

A deluxe dining experience on the waters of Rottnest Island, this cruise is a must for any food-lover.

Captain Hussey Historical Train Tour

Experience stunning scenery and breathtaking views while discovering the vital role the island played during war times.

Capture the Light Photography Tours

Take a photographic tour of the wondrous Wadjemup / Rottnest Island and return home with photos to match.

Discover Rottnest Bus Tour

See the spectacular sights of Wadjemup / Rottnest Island in air-conditioned comfort.

Quokka Coaches Bus Tours

Take in spectacular views from the comfort of your seat. The best of Wadjemup / Rottnest Island can be explored by bus.

Skydive Geronimo

Take ‘dropping in for a visit’ to a whole new level as you experience the thrill of a lifetime.

Walking tours

Two Feet & a Heartbeat

Two Feet & a Heartbeat are a destination management company, providing bespoke destination experiences for your VIP, corporate, incentive and conference clients.

With local knowledge, established community connections and flair to think outside the box, Two Feet & a Heartbeat can put together a specialised program of local activities to create unforgettable experiences for groups of any size.

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