Yes, recreational boating is allowed throughout WA without passenger limits (other than the loading capacity of a vessel). When boating, don’t forget to maintain good personal hygiene, this includes using hand sanitiser where there is contact with shared surfaces.

Safety should be your priority so remember to tell someone where you are going, check the weather conditions and wear a lifejacket. Get the Deckee boating app for up to date information about boating throughout WA.

Yes, kiteboarding, windsurfing, kayaking and paddling are allowed.

To keep yourself and others safe, always maintain appropriate physical distancing where possible.

It’s also important to tell someone where you are going, remember to check the weather conditions and wear a lifejacket.

Be courteous at the ramp, maintain physical distancing and good personal hygiene at all times and use hand sanitiser where there is contact with shared surfaces.

On commercial vessels, including fishing charters and tourism vessels, and also boats used for the purposes of transport (e.g. ferries) everyone should maintain physical distancing, where possible, and practise good personal hygiene. You are also required to wear a mask while indoors.

No regional travel restrictions are currently in place.

Visit WA.gov.au for the latest updates.

Yes, recreational boating at Rottnest Island and its surrounding waters is not currently restricted.

Visit the Rottnest Island website for more information.

Yes. Practise good personal hygiene and use the SafeWA app or enter your contact details on the visitor register.

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