28 MARCH 2025

Wadjemup / Rottnest Island invites new island businesses

Wadjemup / Rottnest Island is preparing for summer 2025-26 by calling for expressions of interest to operate a new business on the island.

New recreational and Aboriginal tourism businesses are invited to operate on Rottnest Island .  

Investment into island infrastructure and increased accommodation options are growing the island economy with high visitation from local, interstate and international visitors continuing the island’s status as one of Western Australia’s premier holiday destinations.

The Hon. Reece Whitby MLA Minister for Tourism today released the Rottnest Island Authority’s Recreational Expression of Interest (EOI).

The EOI encourages experienced operators and business owners to bring new and innovative businesses to Rottnest Island.

The EOI application outlines two key categories for the 2025-26 summer: 

Recreational Activities and Experiences 
Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Experiences

Applications close 4 pm AWST, 29 April 2025. 

Read further information on the EOI process and register your interest

More News

The latest news from Rottnest Island.

View all news

3 April 2025

2025 Rottnest Island Overnight School Camp Subsidy

Following the success of last year's inaugural school camp program, the Cook Government has announced that it will extend the program in 2025.

26 March 2025

Silver at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards

Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) has been recognised as among the best in the country at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

19 December 2024

The Lodge Wadjemup: Stage One Completion

The newest accommodation and hospitality provider on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island - The Lodge Wadjemup - has completed Stage One of the project and is open for bookings.

View all news