Rottnest Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rottnest Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Rottnest Island
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rottnest Island in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 14 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rottnest Island, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Rottnest Island
Plane
Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Rottnest Island include Air New Zealand, Batik Air and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 7h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car hire from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of City Centre Car Rentals and Yesaway, among others, in Perth.
Airports near Rottnest Island
Airlines serving Rottnest Island
Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island
Hiring a car in Rottnest Island
Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Rottnest Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.57 and $31.43.