A golfer’s guide to the perfect Rottnest day trip
Rottnest Fast Ferries is here to facilitate any and all trips to the iconic island destination of Rotto. With fantastic Rottnest packages for fitness lovers, history buffs, nature enthusiasts and even avid golfers, there’s a perfect trip waiting just for you.
In this handy guide to Rottnest golfing, we’ll guide you through planning your next visit whether it’s for the day or over a long weekend.
Rottnest Golfing
The list of the best things to do on Rottnest is a mile long. While more commonly associated with swimming, snorkelling and cycling, there is plenty of opportunity to play golf while you’re out here as well, and even golf-centric Rottnest packages to help your budget reach as far as your swing.
Playing golf on Rottnest Island is one of the more unique golfing experiences not just in Western Australia but anywhere! Surrounded by the natural beauty of the terrain and easily accessible for golfing pros and amateurs alike, it truly is a spectacular place to venture out onto the green.
The Perfect Day Trip for Golfing
Travel to Rottnest
There’s no better way to travel to Rottnest than on our ‘Harbour Master’ ferry, the newest, most spacious high-speed catamaran to service the island. With industry-leading prices and customer service second to none, our conveniently located vessels will take you from Hillarys Boat Harbour straight to the island in record time.
Plus, we offer a variety of Rottnest packages so you can book a spot on the golf course, as well as hire bikes, snorkelling gear and more, at the same time you organise your ferry! It’s the economical and convenient way to kick off your day trip from Perth.
To easily arrange your ferry and golf package, make sure to speak to the Rottnest Fast Ferries team today.
Rottnest Island Golf Club
Once you arrive on Rotto, you’ll find the heart of the island’s golfing soul right here at the Rottnest Island Golf Club. Operated and managed by R.I.G.C Clubhouse, this beautiful green is situated behind Thomson Bay Settlement, between The Basin and Garden Lake.
Impeccably maintained and well designed, the golf course is a popular attraction and an excellent way to spend your time on Rottnest Island.
About the Course
The Rottnest Island Public Golf Course features nine holes including a putting green and bowling green. With an Australian Course Rating (ACR) of 68 for both men and women, the par for this course is 70 strokes, 35 for each nine. The course itself is 5,543 metres in size.
As is befitting of any golf course and club, there is a licensed clubhouse onsite complete with a function space, seating both indoors and outdoors, and a pool table. When you’re finished out on the green, come inside for a cold one, lunch and a relaxing afternoon.
Geographical Features
For those experienced golfers amongst you, you might be interested in some of the geographical features and weather conditions typical of Rottnest golfing.
The course’s fairways and grass greens are surrounded by beautiful trees offering plenty of shade and spotted with lakes. Rather uniquely, thanks to the absence of private cars on Rottnest Island, there is no traffic noise. This makes for an uninterrupted, peaceful golfing session.
The breezes and wind on the island tends to move to the south and east from the west. Additionally, the various creeks on the course tend to flow during the colder months which add an interesting element to the game.
The relaxing ambience of the island is reflective of the golf course itself: Friendly and calm enough for a chilled game but still more than capable of giving the pro golfer an enjoyable experience.
Times and Prices
The golf course on Rottnest Island is open to the public from 8:00am in the morning until 4:00pm in the evening every day of the week.
To play 9 holes, bookings are only $30.00. Don’t worry if you don’t have or didn’t bring your own set of clubs, because you can rent what you need for just $15.00 as well. Cart hire is also available at an additional cost of $40.00.
After the Game
When you’ve wrapped up the golfing part of your trip to Rottnest, there’s still plenty to do and ample time to do it in. Whether you like to just relax with a refreshing pint and sundowners in the Gov’s Sports Bar or head out to one of the adjacent picturesque swimming spots, there’s a perfect way for everyone to wrap up their golf day at Rotto.
Book a Golf Package with Rottnest Fast Ferries
The best way to make the most of your golfing trip is to book a Rottnest Island package with us. Our Ferry & Golf Package includes a day return trip via ferry, admission fee and a 9-hole game of golf including club hire.
This package, all inclusive, is just $125.00 for adults and $120.00 for concession holders. Compared to paying for ferry travel and golf course admissions separately, this is the most economically effective option.
Rottnest Fast Ferries - the perfect caddie for your golfing trip
If you’re ready to start arranging your Rottnest golfing trip, make sure to speak to our team! Our island packages will help you save money, enjoy peace of mind and ensure the entire day is an experience you’ll never forget for all the right reasons.
Choose the fastest, most affordable and experienced team who know how to get you to and from Rottnest Island safely and happily. Contact us or view our package selection today.