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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.
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