At a Glance
Escape to a tranquil island paradise boasting turquoise beaches, secluded bays, spectacular marine life and unique flora and fauna at the breathtaking Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Spend your nights glamping amongst the dunes in eco-luxe tents that blend nature with luxury comforts in a unique resort experience.
Departing from Perth, journey to a beach lover’s paradise of Rottnest Island that will make you feel worlds away. With the island being car-free, spend your day’s exploring on bike and foot over 63 secluded beaches and 20 picturesque bays where you will be spoilt for choice. From exploring the legendary icons like The Basin, Parakeet Bay, Little Salmon Bay and Geordie Bay to the more secluded secrets of the island. Uncover your own little slice of paradise of the island at your own ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 2 nights’ accommodation glamping (in a Superior Tent) on a twin share basis. Upgrading to a Deluxe Oceanside Tent is available at an additional cost
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Island bike hire
- Return ferry ride to and from Perth including Rottnest Island admission fee, priority boarding, beverage and snack and keepsake gift pack
- 4 hours Luxe Island Seafood Cruise including a 7-course deluxe seafood banquet, showcasing our wonderful local cuisine, including fresh-caught lobster delicacies, Welcome Cocktail and beverages
Itinerary
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With an 845am ferry departure from Barrack St, make your way to Perth, cruising the Indian Ocean as you sip on a refreshing beverage to your idyllic island escape, Rottnest Island. (Departure from Freemantle can also be arranged at a different cost on scheduled departure times). Upon arrival, your luggage will be taken care of and sent straight to your resort while you hit straight to exploring a pocket of island paradise! It is recommended packing a day bag with bathers and any personal items you need. Spend the time self exploring nearby bays and beaches surrounding the main settlement. With its clear turquoise waters so inviting, it is a perfect time to take your first dip. A short walk to the glamping sanctuary of Discovery Park. Set behind the dunes in one of the most picturesque locations on the island of Pinky Beach. It covers 2.8 hectares equipped with spacious luxury eco-tents complete with ensuites, pillow-topped mattresses, kitchenette and outdoor decks. Linked by walkways and boardwalks easily accessible from the foot of your door, spend the next few hours exploring The Basin defined by clear turquoise waters reflecting white sandy bottoms and large tidal pools. Or simply indulge in the luxuries of your resort taking in the tranquility or a dip in the 30 metres pool complete with a pool bar, you’ll never want to leave! Tonight, enjoy a leisurely short stroll to a restaurant on the island. Guest's own expense. |
Discovery Rottnest Island 
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Enjoy a signature grazing breakfast before hopping on a bike to find your own little slice of paradise of the island at your own pace. A short walk will take you to your bike hire before pedalling the day away to your heart’s desire. With over 60 secluded beaches and 20 picturesque bays to discover, each with their own set of conditions to make for a perfect day by the sea. From rugged West End to the military heritage of Oliver Hill, explore Rottnest on bike and walk trails that crisscross the islands’ unique landscape. As you peddle along the well-marked tracks, you’ll uncover sweeping bays, pristine beaches and picturesque picnic spots. From the more legendary likes of Little Salmon Bay, Little Parakeet and Geordie Bay to the secluded secrets of the island, every bend will take your breath away! Pop by the fourth tallest lighthouse in Australia, Wadjemup Lighthouse, for sweeping views as it stands at the highest point of Rottnest. Try your luck posing for a famous selfie with the island’s happiest residents, the quokkas, found all over the island and aren't afraid to get up close. Pedal to the western end where it boasts a marine wildlife haven! Keep a lookout for New Zealand fur seals from the viewing platform at Cathedral Rock where the West End boardwalk is perfect for dolphin and seasonal humpback whales watching. Cruising through Rotto’s eerie salt lakes on your bike while the sunsets is another view not to be missed. A day full of adventure will have you unwinding your tired legs back at your resort. In time for sundowners, soak in a real beachside island life dining and drink experience at Pinky’s Beach Club (Guest's own expense). Boasting enviable views of sunset over Bathurst Lighthouse and stunning Pinky Beach, indulge your way into dinner. |
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Soak in your last morning with breakfast overlooking the stunning turquoise waters that define Rottnest. Kick start your last day by jumping aboard a Luxe Island Seafood Cruise transporting you on an exquisite 7 course unique culinary journey showcasing the best flavours of Rottnest. Try your luck catching your own lobster or simply sit back and relax while you let the expert guides do the hard work catching your lunch. Sip on free-flowing premium local wines and beers while you soak in the sunshine on the deck with its breathtaking views. Hot off the BBQ and prepared by your onboard chef, indulge in the finest 7 course banquet featuring your lobster catch and the ocean delicacies of scallops, swimmer crabs, lobster, prawns and barramundi. Your experience culminates as you uncover the natural wonders of the sea. Relax at anchor in one of Rottnest’s iconic bays on the calm turquoise waters of Longreach or Parakeet Bay. Soak in the jaw dropping views from atop the 3 decks of the deluxe vessel or dive deep into the ocean and snorkel your way into its underwater life. The array of marine life that frequents the waters is unparalleled here. A grand end to your island escape! Back on dry land, transfer to Perth via a late afternoon departure scenic ferry ride where your luggage awaits. Feeling inspired, relaxed and a belly full, arrive into Perth at 6:45pm for your onward journey. |
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Daily departure on request. Peak Season (15-18 Apr, 17 Dec - 07 Jan) surcharge $500pp applies. Please contact us for group bookings.
More Info
- The departure point is Perth or Freemantle
- The finish point is Perth or Freemantle
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Perth
Rottnest Island has a temperate Mediterranean style climate with wet-mild winters and dry summers. The island is slightly cooler than the nearby city of Perth. The months of October and November are recommended as the weather is perfect and the seas calm enough for a swim or water sports.
Autumn, from Arpil to May, is a good time to visit for those who might find the beaches too hot in the summer months. With an average high of 25 degrees Celsius and an average low of 13 degree Celsius. Spring temperatures range between 20 degrees Celsius to 11 degrees Celsius and the most pleasant months are October and November.
Summer falls during the months of December to March and the temperature ranges from 30 degree Celsius on average to 40 degrees Celsius at the height of summer. Humidity is minimal.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
