Review of Rottnest Island Management Plan

The plan to guide management of Rottnest Island is currently being reviewed as part of the WA Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy. The new Rottnest Island Management Plan (RIMP) 2023-28 will replace the current plan which was due to expire in December 2024.

View the draft Rottnest Island Management Plan 2023-28 (12MB PDF)

View the draft Rottnest Island Land Use Plan (17MB PDF)

Submissions for the RIMP 2023-28 are now closed with feedback and submissions being considered as part of the review.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the Rottnest Island Management Plan?

    The Rottnest Island Management Plan 2023-28 (RIMP) is a statutory requirement of Rottnest Island Authority and sets out the key focus areas, initiatives, and strategies for the next five years in managing the island and its associated waters.

  • What are the key strategies of the Rottnest Island Management Plan?

    There are five strategic focus areas that identify key initiatives:

    1. Diversify the visitor base and enhance visitor experience
    2. Deliver sustainable island infrastructure and services
    3. Respect and engage with the island’s cultural heritage
    4. Explore and conserve the island’s environment
    5. Foster strong partnerships

  • Does the RIMP include land use?

    An essential element of the draft RIMP 2023-28 is the Rottnest Island Land Use Plan that defines the proposed land uses within the settlement while importantly identifying the remainder of the island as a conservation and recreation reserve.

  • Why are you reviewing the plan now?

    The new RIMP 2023-28 will replace the current plan which was due to expire in December 2024. The plan will help guide Rottnest Island’s priority management actions and is being reviewed as part of the WA Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, as requested by the Minister for Tourism. Development of the new RIMP 2023-28 follows $100 million of State Government investment into key island infrastructure and visitor amenities to better service tourists and island businesses. This has included upgrades to the island's energy and water networks, roads, and jetties.

    The new Rottnest Island Management Plan (RIMP) 2023-28 will replace the current plan which was due to expire in December 2024.

    The outlook for sustainable growth in visitation is good. However, the island’s spectacular natural and unique heritage assets require active and adaptive management. The revised RIMP will take this new operating environment into consideration.

    View the previous Rottnest Island Management Plan 2020-24.

  • Was the RIMP released for public comment?

    The RIMP was released from March 2023-to May 2023 for an eight weeks public consultation period. The RIMP outlines Rottnest’s strategic management framework and addresses the diverse interests and needs of the community, visitors, businesses, Traditional Owners, and the island’s environment. The consultation process provided an opportunity for Rottnest’s diverse stakeholders to have their say on the future of the island.

  • What happens next?

    Submissions are currently being reviewed, and an analysis of stakeholder feedback will be used to review the RIMP 2023-28. Please note responses will not be provided to individual submissions.