Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.hotelrottnest.com.au
;
1 Bedford Ave; mains $19-38; 11am-late)
It's hard to imagine a more invit-
ing place for a sunset pint of Little Creatures than the AstroTurf 'lawn' of this chic water-
front hotel. A big glass pavilion creates an open and inviting space, and bistro- style food
and pizza is reasonably priced given the location and ambience. Bands and DJs regularly
boost the laid-back island mood during summer.
Riva
(Kitson St, Rottnest Lodge; mains $27-34; noon-late)
Classy Italian restaurant with a strong focus
on local seafood. Prawns, squid, mussels and oysters all receive an elegant touch of the
Med, and there are also wood-fired pizzas and interesting spins on duck, chicken and
lamb.
SEAFOOD
$$
Aristos
(
www.aristosrottnest.com.au
;
Colebatch Ave; breakfast $10-17, lunch & dinner mains $27-42; 8am-late)
An up-
market, but pricey, option for seafood, steaks and salads, fish and chips, burgers, ice
cream or excellent coffee, right on the waterfront near the main jetty. Grab a table on the
deck for absolute sea views, and push the boat (way) out with a seafood platter for two
people ($125).
SEAFOOD
$$
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Information
At the Thomson Bay settlement, behind the main jetty, there's a shopping area with an
ATM.
Ranger
( 08-9372 9788)
For fishing and boating information.
7.30am-5pm Sat-Thu, 7.30am-7pm Fri, extended in summer)
Fremantle
( 9432 9300;
www.rottnestisland.com
;
E Shed, Victoria Quay)
The Thomson Bay office, at the end of the main jetty, handles check-ins
for all the island authority's accommodation. There's a bookings counter at the Fremantle
office, near where the ferry departs.
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Getting There & Away
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