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Destination Guide Sources For Perth and Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)

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18 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Rottnest Island Authority: Getting here by ferry - Ferry departure points and typical crossing times
SeaLink Rottnest: Ferry timetables - Seasonal timetable changes and event-day schedules
Rottnest Island Authority: Respecting the environment - Island and marine reserve rules, sanctuary zones and visitor guidance
Rottnest Island Authority: Weather (summer) - Seasonal conditions and typical summer sea temperature
Rottnest Island Authority: Weather (autumn) - Seasonal conditions and typical autumn sea temperature
Rottnest Island Authority: Weather (winter) - Seasonal conditions and typical winter sea temperature
Rottnest Island Authority: Snorkelling and diving overview - Overview of snorkeling and diving and key sites such as Crystal Palace
Rottnest Island Authority: Parker Point - Parker Point snorkel trail and marine sanctuary note
Rottnest Island Authority: Little Salmon Bay snorkel trail - Trail length, buoys and sanctuary-zone information
Rottnest Island Authority: Henrietta Rocks - Wreck of Shark background and distance offshore
City of Cockburn: Coogee Maritime Trail - Omeo wreck distance from shore and depth range
DBCA: Marmion Marine Park - Marine park overview and wildlife notes
Australian Government: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) - Visitor eligibility and official visa guidance
Perth Airport: Public transport options - Airport public transport connectivity (train and bus)
Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group: Hyperbaric Medicine Unit - Hyperbaric service contact details for WA public system
Bureau of Meteorology: Rottnest Island climate averages - Rottnest Island station averages for planning seasonality
Rottnest Island Authority: Admission fees for boats (private vessel visitors) - Annual vessel admission permit information and prices
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