WA government looks to the sky in new tourism offering for Rottnest Island

WA government looks to the sky in new tourism offering for Rottnest Island

Thrill-seekers can trade their sea legs for a seaplane this summer.

  • byCaitlyn Watts

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'Huge'fig tree branch falls on children riding bikes at Rottnest Island

'Huge'fig tree branch falls on children riding bikes at Rottnest Island

Mrs Forte said the students panicked when they heard the crack and scattered in fright,but her son was hit by the branch,leaving him with a suspected fractured arm and ruining his bike.

  • byDaile Cross andDavid Prestipino
Authorities remain tight-lipped about quokka's birthday cost to WA taxpayers

Authorities remain tight-lipped about quokka's birthday cost to WA taxpayers

Since August,seven seperate media requests have been lodged with Tourism Minister Paul Papalia's office,Tourism WA and the Rottnest Island Authority to obtain a costing on the event.

  • byMarta Pascual Juanola andHannah Barry
Body found in search for Perth man missing after Rottnest trip

Body found in search for Perth man missing after Rottnest trip

An extensive search operation was launched off the coast of Rottnest Island on Sunday afternoon after the 57-year-old Alexander Heights man fell overboard on a private boat.

Discovery Rottnest Island,Western Australia:Where to see Australia's famous quokkas

Discovery Rottnest Island,Western Australia:Where to see Australia's famous quokkas

Head west for Island life that is remote and pristine.

  • byCatherine Marshall
Rottnest Island booking nightmare returns due to'waves of demand'

Rottnest Island booking nightmare returns due to'waves of demand'

Once again,the Rottnest Island booking system is failing to cope with demand for accommodation."Be patient",the islands management says.

  • byDaile Cross
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Quokka selfies,eco-tents,cultural tours draw record numbers to Rotto

Quokka selfies,eco-tents,cultural tours draw record numbers to Rotto

Celebrity visitors,quokka selfies,eco-tents and additional activities have attracted a record numbers to Rottnest Island.

  • byLauren Pilat
Little relief expected for firefighters with rains not set to hit until evening

Little relief expected for firefighters with rains not set to hit until evening

An approaching cold front is unlikely to produce significant rain falls in western areas of WA until after dark this evening.

  • byKate Hedley
Rottnest emergency:Young child flown to Perth Children's Hospital

Rottnest emergency:Young child flown to Perth Children's Hospital

A young child has been flown to Perth Children's Hospital from Rottnest Island after a medical incident on Thursday morning.

  • bystaff writers
Rottnest Island,Western Australia travel guide and things to do:Nine must-do highlights

Rottnest Island,Western Australia travel guide and things to do:Nine must-do highlights

Cycle around,respect the quokkas and enjoy a meal with the locals.

  • byAnthony Dennis
Lotta quokka cash:Rotto gets millions for tourism boost

Lotta quokka cash:Rotto gets millions for tourism boost

Federal tourism minister Simon Birmingham said the money would be spent on infrastructure upgrades enhancing visitor experience and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the island.

  • byHamish Hastie