SeaLink Rottnest Island

Have you been to the West End to watch the winter swells roll in?

Standing up at the lookout to catch the ocean moving like this is well worth the ride or bus trip out to the far end of the island!

📍 Cape Vlamingh Viewing Platform

Winter school holidays are right around the corner, and what better way to spend them than exploring a quiet, crisp Rotto?

If you're planning a family winter escape, joining the SeaLink Kids Club is an easy win. Members get free child ferry fares to the island, plus we've just added free kids travel on Captain Cook Cruises' scenic afternoon cruises on the Swan River.

For more details or to sign up, visit 👇
https://www.sealink.com.au/rottnest-island/special-offers/sealink-kids-club/

📸 Rottnest Island Authority

T&Cs apply, for WA residents only. One free child fare with every full-paying adult fare.

Our EOFY sale is ending this Sunday! ⏳

Don’t miss your chance to score 15% off Rottnest Island ferry fares and bike hire. Valid on travel until the end of October, just use code EOFY15 at checkout.

Ends June 14, book now 👇
https://www.sealink.com.au/rottnest-island/special-offers/eofy-sale/

Plot twist - we've extended our EOFY sale travel dates to 31 October 🙌

The sale still ends this Sunday though, so lock in that Rotto escape using code EOFY15 while you still can! 🌊

For more info or to book, visit 👇
https://www.sealink.com.au/rottnest-island/special-offers/eofy-sale/

If you’re looking to beat the winter blues, a day on two wheels around Wadjemup / Rottnest Island is the ultimate remedy!

The cooler months are actually some of the best for riding around the island. With a cooler breeze to help tackle those iconic Rottnest hills 🚴

Want to lock in your next winter ride? Our EOFY Sale is still running, giving you 15% off ferry fares AND bike hire.

🎟 Use code: EOFY15
⏳ Book before: June 14, 2026
📅 Travel window: Valid until 30 October 2026

Book now 👇
https://www.sealink.com.au/rottnest-island/special-offers/eofy-sale/

T&Cs Apply. Excludes Government Admission Fee.

Think Wadjemup / Rottnest Island is strictly a summer destination? Think again. 🌨️🐋

The cooler months bring crisp coastal air, full salt lakes, and dramatic winter swells crashing against the West End. It’s the ultimate season to pack a jacket, slow down, and experience the island’s raw natural beauty.

We’ve put together a guide featuring 7 of the absolute best things to do on the island during winter, including:
🏄‍♂️ Catching the year's best swells at Strickland Bay
🥾 Hiking the stunning Wadjemup Bidi trails
🦘 Spotting active native wildlife (keep an eye out for mother quokkas with their new joeys!)

Curious to see what else made the list? Check out our full winter guide here 👇
https://www.sealink.com.au/rottnest-island/things-to-do/7-of-the-best-things-to-do-on-wadjemup-rottnest-island-during-winter/

P.S. If you’re ready to plan your quiet winter escape, our EOFY Sale is the perfect excuse. You can still score 15% off ferry fares and bike hire with code EOFY15!

📸 Haz and Loz

T&Cs Apply. Excludes Government Admission Fee.

7 of the best things to do on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island during winter While Rottnest Island is a great destination all year long, winters are just as magical during the island's quiet season. Read to know why.