Thomson Bay Settlement - Rottnest Express
Thomson Bay Settlement - Rottnest Express
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Cathedral<br />
Rocks<br />
Cape Vlamingh<br />
(West End)<br />
Visitor Centre<br />
Bus<br />
Toilets<br />
Telephone<br />
Lockers<br />
Wheelchair Toilet<br />
Barbecue<br />
Laundry<br />
Bike Hire<br />
Postbox<br />
Footpath<br />
17<br />
To Kingstown<br />
& Porpoise <strong>Bay</strong><br />
21<br />
Mabel Cove<br />
Eagle<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
Fish Hook<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
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Visitor Centre<br />
General Store<br />
Main Bus Stop<br />
Bike Hire<br />
Hotel <strong>Rottnest</strong><br />
Quokka Joe’s<br />
Dôme Café<br />
Salt Store<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Lodge<br />
Museum & Shop<br />
PARKER POINT RD<br />
McCALLUM AVE<br />
Wilson <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Radar Reef<br />
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Roland Smith<br />
Memorial<br />
Narrow<br />
Neck<br />
Rocky<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
Stark<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
Strickland <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Ricey<br />
Beach<br />
Plan your day and discover why Island time is Real time. Real time with family and friends, reconnecting<br />
and revitalising. Enjoy Rotto's beautiful beaches, the natural environment, its unique flora and fauna and<br />
explore the island's intriguing heritage and history. Make the most of your Island time, relax, soak up the<br />
casual island atmosphere and leave it all behind.<br />
City of<br />
York <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Mary Cove<br />
Wadjemup<br />
Lighthouse<br />
Green<br />
Island<br />
Little Armstrong<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
Salmon <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Parakeet<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
Oliver Hill<br />
Guns<br />
Fays<br />
The<br />
<strong>Bay</strong> Basin Pinky Beach<br />
Longreach<br />
Geordie<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
<strong>Bay</strong> Bathurst Lighthouse<br />
Little<br />
Salmon<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
Golf Course<br />
Oliver Hill Railway<br />
Garden<br />
Lake<br />
Parker Point<br />
Vlamingh<br />
Lookout<br />
Aerodrome<br />
Porpoise <strong>Bay</strong><br />
<strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Henrietta Rocks<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> is 11km in length and 4.5 kms at its widest point. Suggested bike rides: Ride 1 = 4km 0.5 hour Ride 2 = 10km 1.5 - 3 hours Ride 3 = 22km 3-5 hours<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Bakery<br />
Subway<br />
Red Rooster<br />
Indianic Surf<br />
Governor’s Bar<br />
Marlins Restaurant<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Air Taxi<br />
& Joy Flights<br />
Adventure Centre<br />
Picture Hall<br />
Holy Trinity Church<br />
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WELCH RD<br />
21 Train Station<br />
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BRAND WAY<br />
4<br />
BEDFORD AVE<br />
Ticket Booth<br />
Chapel<br />
Aristos Waterfront<br />
Wellness Centre &<br />
Butterfly Dreaming Retreat<br />
Police/Nursing Post<br />
Brett Heady’s Family<br />
Fun Park<br />
Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> General Store<br />
& Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> Café<br />
Lomas Cottage<br />
Pilot Boathouse<br />
HOTEL JETTY<br />
Vlamingh<br />
Lookout<br />
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BEDFORD AVE<br />
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HENDERSON AVE<br />
COLEBATCH AVE<br />
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20<br />
To Wadjemup<br />
Lighthouse<br />
European Pioneer<br />
Cemetery<br />
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FUELLING JETTY<br />
BOREHAM WAY<br />
DIGBY DRIVE<br />
<strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> South<br />
<strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong><br />
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KITSON ST<br />
MALEY ST<br />
FERRY JETTY<br />
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Army Jetty<br />
Aboriginal<br />
Burial Ground<br />
Kingstown<br />
Barracks<br />
Bickley <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Bickley Point<br />
SOMERVILLE DVE<br />
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VINCENT WAY<br />
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Longreach<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
CUSACK ST<br />
To Fremantle<br />
19km<br />
Toilets<br />
Drinking Fountain<br />
Surfing<br />
Fishing<br />
Snorkelling<br />
Tennis Courts<br />
<strong>Bay</strong>seeker Bus Stop<br />
Road<br />
Train Line<br />
Bike Rides<br />
(see below left)<br />
Sanctuary Zone<br />
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<strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> North<br />
To The Basin,<br />
Country Club &<br />
Golf Course<br />
Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Settlement</strong><br />
Fays<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
STARK JETTY<br />
To Hillarys<br />
26km<br />
Geordie<br />
<strong>Bay</strong><br />
ANGELO ST<br />
To Bathurst<br />
Lighthouse
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Before you<br />
explore<br />
• There is no drinking water or food available outside <strong>Thomson</strong><br />
<strong>Bay</strong> and Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> settlement areas. Make sure you take<br />
everything you need with you.<br />
• Do not feed or touch the wildlife. It can make them very sick and<br />
cause unnatural and aggressive behaviour. Fines apply.<br />
• Protect the sand dunes by walking on designated access paths<br />
and boardwalks.<br />
• Keep the Island beautiful and use rubbish and recycle<br />
bins provided.<br />
• Look out for signs and adhere to warnings. Your safety is our<br />
concern but your responsibility.<br />
• Mainland laws apply on <strong>Rottnest</strong> this includes compulsory<br />
bike helmets.<br />
• There is very little shade around the Island. Make sure you<br />
protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, clothing and a hat.<br />
Getting Around<br />
<strong>Bay</strong>seeker Bus Service<br />
A ‘jump on, jump off’ bus service departs from the Main Bus Stop<br />
in <strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>. Purchase an all day ticket from the Visitor Centre<br />
or Ticket Booth.<br />
Bike Hire – Tel: (08) 9292 5105<br />
A huge range of bikes and sporting equipment for hire. Helmets<br />
and locks provided.<br />
Shuttle Bus<br />
A free shuttle bus service runs between the airport, Kingstown<br />
Barracks, <strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> and Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> accommodation areas.<br />
Time table at bus stops.<br />
Eating &<br />
Drinking<br />
Aristos Waterfront <strong>Rottnest</strong> – Tel: (08) 9292 5171<br />
A casual seafood café specialising in fresh, local seafood at<br />
affordable prices. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.<br />
Dôme <strong>Rottnest</strong> – Tel: (08) 9292 5286<br />
Sample some of the World’s finest coffees and a diverse food<br />
menu. Fully licensed. Open 7 days breakfast and lunch.<br />
Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> Cafe (open Nov – April) – Tel: (08) 9292 5251<br />
Homemade cakes, coffees, cold drinks and a delicious modern<br />
Australian menu. Open 7 days for lunch. Dinner Thurs to Sun.<br />
Governors’ Sports Bar – Tel: (08) 9292 5161<br />
Great pub style food in a traditional Aussie sports bar. Open Wed to<br />
Sat lunch and dinner, Tue and Sun lunch only, closed Mon.<br />
Hotel <strong>Rottnest</strong> – Tel: (08) 9292 5011<br />
Spectacular views, fabulous food and uncomplicated service.<br />
Open 7 days, all day menu 12pm to 9pm.<br />
Marlins Restaurant – Tel: (08) 9292 5161<br />
A la carte menu with all your favourite dishes. Open 7 days lunch<br />
and dinner. Bookings essential.<br />
Quokka Joe’s – Tel: (08) 9292 5777<br />
Delicious wholesome food. Catering available.<br />
Red Rooster – Tel: (08) 9292 5087<br />
Roast chicken meals, seafood, burgers, baguettes, wraps and of<br />
course our famous chips. Open 7 days from 10am for lunch<br />
and dinner.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Bakery – Tel: (08) 9292 5023<br />
Famous Rotto pies, cakes, sausage rolls, salad rolls, freshly baked<br />
breads, coffee, cold drinks & gelati. Open 7 days.<br />
Subway – Tel: (08) 9292 5500<br />
Fresh subs, salads, wraps and delicious pizzas! Hot and cold drinks<br />
and cookies. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner.<br />
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Shopping &<br />
Services<br />
Butterfly Dreaming Retreat – Tel: (08) 9292 5777<br />
Massage, facials, manicures, pedicures and body treatments.<br />
Mobile massage service available.<br />
Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> Store – Tel: (08) 9292 5068<br />
A huge range of food, liquor, ice and fishing supplies.<br />
Indianic Surf – Tel: (08) 9292 5948<br />
A great range of resort wear for children, men and women.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Adventure Centre – Tel: (08) 9292 5292<br />
Kayak and snorkel gear hire, dive tank refills, surfing lessons,<br />
games and sporting equipment hire. Boat, fishing and dive supplies.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> General Store – Tel: (08) 9292 5017<br />
Catering for all your food, drink, liquor and general merchandise<br />
requirements.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Museum Shop<br />
Located in the museum, the shop offers a wide range of products<br />
with every item representing a piece of <strong>Rottnest</strong>.<br />
Salt Store – Tel: (08) 9372 9757<br />
Visit the <strong>Rottnest</strong> Voluntary Guides in the Salt Store for Island<br />
information and activities.<br />
Wellness Centre & <strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Pharmacy –<br />
Tel: (08) 9292 5777<br />
Prescriptions filled, free medical advice and well stocked with<br />
pharmacy lines.<br />
Automatic Teller Machines can be found next door to Subway<br />
and inside Hotel <strong>Rottnest</strong> and Brett Heady’s Family Fun Park.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> General Store provides cash out options.<br />
Locker Hire is available at the Visitor Centre, Adventure Centre,<br />
Kingstown and Bike Hire.<br />
Post Box is located in <strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong>. Postage stamps (local)<br />
are sold from the Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> Store, Visitor Centre and <strong>Rottnest</strong><br />
General Store.<br />
Tours<br />
Plan your day…<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Discovery Tour<br />
Cruise in comfort on our air-conditioned coach out to West End<br />
and Wadjemup Lighthouse. Enjoy full commentary on the Island’s<br />
unique history, environment, heritage and wildlife.<br />
Departs from: Main Bus Stop <strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Information and tickets from the Visitor Centre or Ticket Booth<br />
Oliver Hill Train and Tour<br />
Enjoy the scenic train ride on the ‘Captain Hussey’ to Oliver Hill for<br />
a guided tour of the 9.2 inch diameter guns and tunnel system that<br />
forms part of <strong>Rottnest</strong>’s military heritage.<br />
Departs from: Train Station <strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Information and tickets from the Visitor Centre or Ticket Booth<br />
Note: Tickets from Oliver Hill for Guns and Tunnel Tour only<br />
Wadjemup Lighthouse Tour<br />
Discover what goes on within the walls of a working Lighthouse<br />
on this guided tour. Climb to the top for magnificent 360 o views.<br />
Ride your bike or catch the <strong>Bay</strong>seeker Bus and walk the final<br />
700 metres.<br />
Departs from: Wadjemup Lighthouse<br />
Information and tickets from Wadjemup Lighthouse<br />
Reef and Wreck Tour (available Sep – May)<br />
Board the Underwater Explorer, a semi-submersible vessel, and<br />
discover the world beneath the sea. View amazing reefs, 100 year<br />
old ship-wrecks and schools of temperate and tropical fish.<br />
Departs from: Ferry jetty, <strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Information and tickets from the Adventure Centre<br />
FREE Walking Tours<br />
The <strong>Rottnest</strong> Voluntary Guides conduct a range of free daily walking<br />
tours around the settlement. Visit the Salt Store for more information.<br />
Departs from: The Salt Store<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Eco Adventure Tours (available Sep – May)<br />
Treat yourself to an intimate eco experience. Visit untouched bays,<br />
encounter wildlife such as seals, whales, dolphins and Osprey.<br />
Departs from: Fuelling Jetty <strong>Thomson</strong> <strong>Bay</strong><br />
Information and tickets from 1300 GO ROTTO (1300 46 7688) or<br />
Visitor Centre<br />
Information correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. 18/3/2010<br />
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Things to do<br />
& see<br />
Brett Heady’s Family Fun Park – Tel: (08) 9292 5156<br />
18 hole Putt – Putt course, ground level trampolines and electronic<br />
amusement games.<br />
Lomas Cottage (open daily 10.45am – 12.30pm)<br />
The cottage provides an insight into the life of John Lomas an<br />
ex-convict and later ‘Imperial Pauper” and houses a display of<br />
photographs relating to the Island’s history.<br />
Pilot Boathouse (open daily 2.00pm – 3.30pm)<br />
Check out the exhibition, housed in the original Pilot Boathouse,<br />
which honours the work of the sailors who guided incoming ships<br />
around the reefs to Fremantle Harbour.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Golf Course<br />
Enjoy 9 holes at one of the most unique golf courses in WA.<br />
The course is at its best between May and November. Clubs are<br />
available from Bike Hire.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Joy Flights – Tel: (08) 9292 5027<br />
Flights operate daily 10:30am till 3:30pm from the Island’s Airport.<br />
From $35 per person for a 10 minute flight around the Island, up to<br />
$100 over Perth City also. Minimum 2 passengers.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Movies<br />
Movies <strong>Rottnest</strong> style! Programme available from the Visitor<br />
Centre.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Museum (open daily 10.15am - 3.30pm)<br />
Shipwrecks, Prisoners, Guns and Governors! Take a peek into the<br />
Island’s intriguing past.<br />
Snorkelling<br />
Follow the underwater trails at Little Salmon <strong>Bay</strong> and Parker Point.<br />
Pinky Beach, Little Armstrong <strong>Bay</strong> and Green Island are also great<br />
spots. Snorkel gear available to hire from the Adventure Centre.<br />
Tennis<br />
Courts are located at Bathurst Point, Geordie <strong>Bay</strong> and Kingstown.<br />
Hire equipment from Bike Hire or bring your own.<br />
Spot a Quokka<br />
Standing approximately twelve inches high, this small marsupial is<br />
from the Macropodidae family (meaning big foot). The best place to<br />
see one during the day is under the trees around Garden Lake or<br />
join the daily <strong>Rottnest</strong> Voluntary Guides’ free Quokka Tour (visit the<br />
Salt Store for more information).<br />
Quokkas are protected, wild animals. Please do not feed or touch<br />
the quokkas - It is bad for their health and impacts on their natural<br />
survival skills. Fines apply.<br />
Travelling<br />
Arrangements<br />
Oceanic Cruises (Ex: B shed Fremantle)<br />
Tel: (08) 9325 1191 (Operates seasonally)<br />
The Visitor<br />
Centre is unable<br />
to change your<br />
ferry ticket.<br />
Please contact<br />
the company<br />
direct.<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> <strong>Express</strong> (Ex: Northport, C shed Fremantle, Perth)<br />
Tel: 1300 GO ROTTO (1300 467 688)<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Fast Ferries (Ex: Hillarys Boat Harbour)<br />
Tel: (08) 9246 1039<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Air-Taxi (Ex: Jandakot Airport)<br />
Tel: 0411 264 547<br />
Accommodation<br />
Hotel <strong>Rottnest</strong><br />
Tel: (08) 9292 5011<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Self Contained Accommodation<br />
Tel: (08) 9372 9732 (Visitor Centre)<br />
Tel: (08) 9432 9111 (Reservations)<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Lodge<br />
Tel: (08) 9292 5161<br />
In case of emergency...<br />
Emergency Police / Fire / Ambulance Tel: 000 (112 from a mobile)<br />
Nursing Post Tel: (08) 9292 5030<br />
(A/H calls are diverted to Health Direct for initial assessment)<br />
Rangers Tel: (08) 9372 9788<br />
<strong>Rottnest</strong> Island Police Tel: (08) 9292 5029<br />
Visitor Centre Tel: (08) 9372 9732
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