Top Rottnest Island Food & Drink

Visit spectacular Rottnest Island, the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19km off the mainland coast, “Rotto” has a relaxed atmosphere and unique features that will leave a lasting impression. Take in the beautiful landscape while stopping off at the key places around the Island. All the “Colours of Rottnest” can only be fully appreciated on our commentated Bayseeker Tour.

Experience the best of Rottnest Island on a half-day sightseeing tour by bus and historical train. Visit Kingstown Barracks, Oliver Hill Battery, and Henrietta Rocks shipwreck location, and keep an eye out for quokkas and other wildlife. You can snap photos of the turquoise bays and white-sand beaches that ring the traffic-free island, and learn about the history of the Aboriginal Noongar people.

Experience the best of Western Australia on this sea-to-plate cruise of Rottnest Island. First, head out in search of western rock lobster with the help of an experienced crew. Your lobster catch will be served for lunch during a seven-course feast that includes fresh local seafood delicacies, such as Shark Bay tiger prawns, blue swimmer crab cakes, and seared West Australian scallops. Still and sparkling wines from Margaret River's Howard Park winery plus local and international bottled beers accompany the decadent menu.

Departing the Swan River in the morning, you will enjoy fantastic aerial views of Perth City, Fremantle and Cottesloe Beach on your scenic seaplane flight to Rottnest Island. Enjoy some free time to check out the island and visit a few local stores before boarding the Rottnest Cruises’ vessel for your 3 hour, 5-course deluxe seafood banquet catch and dine experience. Be welcomed with tasty canapés, a range of premium local wines and a generous selection of beers. Experience a very interactive lobster pot-pulling demonstration before your captain anchors up in the serenity of Parakeet or Longreach Bay. Enjoy a delicious WA seafood lunch and taste the popular Western Rock Lobster After a delicious dessert, take a final cruise back to Thomson Bay where your catch and dine experience concludes. With 2.5 hours of time remaining on the island. After an immersive day spent on Rottnest Island, take a return scenic landplane flight back to Jandakot Airport with a return city transfer.