New Vision for Wadjemup / Rottnest Island

Section 17 of the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987 requires the Rottnest Island Authority to control and manage Rottnest Island in accordance with a management plan.

Sections 18 and 19 of the Act provide for the management plan to be reviewed and approved by the Minister for Tourism every five years.

The island's unique heritage, landscapes and biodiversity are the very values that attract visitors to the Island. A 20-year vision document, the Rottnest Island Master Plan, has also been developed in order to identify opportunities for the longer-term management of the island consistent with these values.

The Rottnest Island Management Plan (2023-28):

The Rottnest Island Management Plan (RIMP) 2023-2028 focuses on conservation, sustainability, infrastructure, visitor experience, cultural heritage and building meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal communities, industry and commercial operators.

The plan was developed in consultation with key stakeholders, advisory groups and island businesses and was also open for a period of public comment from March to May 2023.

It’s the most significant planning document for the Rottnest Island Authority and must be reviewed every five years.

The Rottnest Island Management Plan 2023-2028 will replace the current plan which was due to expire in December 2024.

View the Rottnest Island Management Plan here (PDF 3MB)

View the Rottnest Island Land Use Plan here (PDF 3 MB)

The Rottnest Island Master Plan: A 20 Year Vision for the Island

In 2014, the architecture, design and urban planning group HASSELL was commissioned to produce a 20-year master plan for the island.

The master plan was updated for public release in conjunction with the publication of the Rottnest Island Management Plan 2020-24. The revised master plan incorporates updates to proposals and strategic directions that have emerged through a process of review by the Board, staff workshops and public submissions.

View the Rottnest Island Master Plan here (PDF 7MB)

Cover of the Rottnest Island Master Plan