Just three months after opening, The Lodge Wadjemup on Rottnest Island has earned a spot on TIME's prestigious 2025 World’s Greatest List.
The annual list highlights the world’s most extraordinary places to visit and stay, with The Lodge Wadjemup being the only Australian hotel featured.
This feature is a remarkable achievement. TIME is a globally renowned media brand with an audience of over 100 million people, propelling The Lodge Wadjemup into the global spotlight. This exposure puts The Lodge Wadjemup on the map for international travelers, further elevating Rottnest Island and Western Australian tourism.
Owned by a group of WA families led by Peter Fogarty, the property has quickly become a standout, thanks to its exceptional design and local development team. "The entire team at The Lodge Wadjemup are absolutely thrilled and humbled to be acknowledged on the 2025 World’s Greatest List," said Mr. Fogarty. "We’re so excited for the positive flow-on effect that this kind of global recognition will have for not only The Lodge Wadjemup, but also the Rottnest Island community and Western Australian tourism as a whole."
The Lodge Wadjemup was praised for its warmth, hospitality, stunning views over Salt Lake, and outstanding food and wine.
For more on the 2025 World’s Greatest List, visit TIME’s full list here.