Summer offerings expand with new experiences
The new tourism experiences were selected as part of the 2024-25 recreational expression of interest, which encourages experienced operators and business owners to bring new, innovative and dynamic businesses to the island.
This summer, the new experiences include:
- Full-day guided cycling adventures exploring the island's history and natural wonders through Laura the Explorer Bike Tours
- Traditional sailing adventures aboard one of Australia's last operating pearl luggers with Willie Creek Pearl Lugger Cruises
- Beachside wellness programs including yoga and mindfulness sessions through Evolve in You
- Beach safety education and practical lifesaving skills delivered by Surf Life Saving WA
- Digital navigation of the Wadjemup Bidi trails through the WA Parks Foundations Smartreka app.
Kuld Creamery has also moved to a new location in Geordie Bay, where it will be serving handcrafted ice cream including its exclusive Quokka Traxx flavour.
Newly completed refurbishments across the island also mean more people will be able to stay on the island, in modernised facilities.
Stage One of the refurbished Lodge Wadjemup will open bookings from 6 December for early 2025, with 63 refurbished rooms available to book, plus food and beverage offerings also to open this summer including Pelican kiosk and Sunsets Rottnest.
It follows recent upgrades at units at Geordie Bay, showcasing upgraded utilities, modernised kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor amenities across 51 self-contained Stay Rottnest units.
Upgraded ablution facilities at the Settlement Mall (Digby Drive) and Narrow Neck provide improved accessibility and a better experience for visitors when using essential amenities.
Additionally, upgrades to the Main Jetty are finalised, ensuring safe and efficient access to the island for years to come, completing a $26.8 million State investment into essential marine infrastructure.
Visitors can stay longer to enjoy these new experiences this summer with the recent return of the popular late-night ferry service, with the last ferry departing the island at 9 pm.
This service currently operates from Thursday to Sunday until January, then will move to Friday to Sunday from February to April 2025.
