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Accommodation on the island ranges from basic camping sites to self-contained holiday villas and hotels. Space is at a premium during the summer months, Easter, and school holidays. November can be busy because of the so-called schoolies week, when high-school leavers celebrate the end of senior school. This time is best avoided. Outside these times, accommodation is easier to find. Check www.rottnestisland.com for details.
This blindingly white, fort-like property was once the official summer residence for the governors of Western Australia but today it's decked out in Astroturf and bench seats as the island's social hub. Tastefully renovated, pleasant, motel-style rooms overlook Thomson Bay or a courtyard area. The popular main bar is open all day and serves bistro-style meals with craft beers.
