Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rottnest Island travel guide

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Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Rottnest Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in August
Estimated hotel price
$290
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in August
Estimated hotel price
$290
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 China, Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 7h 20m.

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.

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 China, Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 7h 20m.

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

PERPerth

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,161 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,033 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,860 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,780 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,812 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,574 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,394 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,215 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (894 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (994 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (781 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Hiring a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.90 and $27.86.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.90 and $27.86.

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