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.

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When to visit Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$366
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rottnest Island in July
Estimated hotel price
$366
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 27 miles from Rottnest Island. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Rottnest Island include Air China, Virgin Australia and Etihad Airways. 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 21 miles from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Perth.

Plane

Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 27 miles from Rottnest Island. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Rottnest Island include Air China, Virgin Australia and Etihad Airways. 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 21 miles from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Perth.

Airports near Rottnest Island

PERPerth

Airlines serving Rottnest Island

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,500 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rottnest Island

Hiring a car in Rottnest Island

Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.72 and $30.29.

Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.72 and $30.29.