What's open: where to eat and drink this festive season
Welcome to the ultimate guide for feasting and sipping your way through the holiday season on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island.
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A visit to Wadjemup / Rottnest Island in summer is a guaranteed way to create some new memories to last a lifetime, and to work up an appetite.
There's nothing quite like gathering your friends and family for an adventure during the summer holidays. But being the time of year to slow down and spend time with loved ones, opening hours tend to be a little different than usual.
To avoid any disappointment and hungry bellies, here's what's open on Rottnest Island this festive season.
Christmas Day
Get ready to foster that sense of togetherness at one of the island's top spots serving up family feasts that are both delicious and will save you from the washing up.
Remember, with limited capacity, especially on Christmas Day, bookings are essential in most places.
Boxing Day
Keep the good times rolling with relaxed, coastal dining on Boxing Day. Here's where to find tasty drinks and bites on Boxing Day on Rottnest Island.
Due to limited capacity for walk-ins, make sure to book ahead to guarantee a table.
New Year's Eve
Countdown to the new year with some epic eats on Rottnest Island. Dive into the island's natural wonders for arguably the best way to spend the last day of the year, topped with some delicious meals from the island's food and beverage vendors.
Ensure to book ahead and be mindful that some venues offer ticketed events to see in the New Year in style.
New Year's Day
Start your year right with laid-back brunches, beach picnics, and relaxed grazing with your favourite people at the island's eateries. Find spots offering up revitalizing meals and cold drinks - perfect for kickstarting the new year in the most delicious way.
Tips for a time well spent
Make your visit even more meaningful with helpful advice from those in the know.
