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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rottnest Island to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$152
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, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 7h.

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 EverythingFleet and No Birds, 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, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 7h.

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 EverythingFleet and No Birds, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

PERPerth

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (962 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,488 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,358 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Hiring a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.57 and $40.76.

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.57 and $40.76.