Activity Policies
- Entry: Wadjemup Lighthouse is a historic landmark on Rottnest Island. Access to the lighthouse grounds is generally available as part of a visit to the island, while guided lighthouse tours may require a separate ticket.
- Booking: Advance booking is recommended for guided tours, particularly during weekends and peak holiday periods.
- Opening Hours: The surrounding area is accessible according to Rottnest Island access arrangements. Lighthouse tours operate at scheduled times and may vary seasonally.
- Duration: Allow approximately 30–60 minutes for the lighthouse area, with additional time if joining a guided tour.
- Photography: Photography and video recording are generally permitted for personal use, subject to tour and site instructions.
- Climbing/Tours: Access inside the lighthouse and climbing to higher levels is generally permitted only as part of an authorized guided tour, where available.
- Visitor Conduct: Visitors should follow guide instructions and must not enter restricted areas or interfere with historic structures.
- Accessibility: The historic lighthouse contains stairs and narrow internal spaces, so access to upper levels may not be suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
- Safety: Visitors should remain on designated paths and exercise caution around elevated areas and stairs.
- Weather Conditions: Outdoor access and guided tours may be affected by strong winds, rain, extreme heat, or other adverse weather conditions.
- Wildlife & Environment: Visitors should protect the island environment and maintain a safe distance from quokkas and other wildlife.
- Cancellation/Refund: Guided-tour bookings are subject to the operator's cancellation and refund conditions. General access to the island is subject to the applicable Rottnest Island transport and visitor arrangements.
- Changes to Access: Tours or access to the lighthouse may be temporarily suspended because of weather, maintenance, safety requirements, or operational reasons.
- Important: Wadjemup Lighthouse is an important historic landmark on Wadjemup/Rottnest Island. Visitors should respect its heritage significance and follow all current visitor instructions.
Terms & Conditions
- Access to the lighthouse and any guided experience is subject to the current ticketing arrangements and visitor regulations.
- Visitors must follow the instructions of lighthouse staff, guides, rangers and local authorities.
- Visitors must remain on designated paths, viewing areas and authorised access routes.
- Entry into restricted, staff-only or closed areas is not permitted.
- Visitors must not touch, climb on or damage historic structures, fittings, exhibits or heritage features.
- The lighthouse involves stairs and elevated areas; visitors should consider their physical ability before entering.
- Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
- Visitors should wear comfortable, secure footwear suitable for stairs and outdoor walking.
- Visitors must follow all safety instructions and barriers, particularly around elevated areas.
- Photography for personal use is generally permitted, subject to site-specific restrictions.
- Commercial photography, professional filming or organised photo shoots may require prior permission.
- Visitors must not interfere with lighthouse operations, maintenance activities or guided tours.
- Certain areas may be temporarily closed due to maintenance, restoration, weather, fire danger, safety requirements or official activities.
- Access to the lighthouse may be affected by strong winds, extreme weather or other hazardous conditions.
- Visitors must comply with applicable Rottnest Island environmental and heritage regulations.
- Visitors are responsible for their personal belongings.
- Cancellation and refund conditions depend on the specific lighthouse tour or ticket purchased.
- If Wadjemup Lighthouse is included in an organised Rottnest Island tour, the tour operator's cancellation and refund policy will apply.
- If a lighthouse tour is cancelled because of weather, safety, operational or official reasons, refund or rescheduling will be handled according to the applicable operator's terms.
- Late arrival or failure to join a booked tour may result in loss of the booking without refund, subject to the operator's conditions.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and refund conditions for the Wadjemup Lighthouse Tour are subject to the booking terms applicable to the specific tour reservation. The official Rottnest Island website does not publish a fixed general cancellation or refund percentage for the lighthouse tour. If the tour is booked as part of a guided excursion or travel package, the cancellation and refund conditions of the respective booking will apply.
