Story: Samphire and Lontara Rottnest
Episode: 26
Presenter: Amberley Lobo
Air Date: 16th Aug 2026

Ambo visits Wadjemup to experience the boutique resort experience on off at Samphire Rottnest and also shows why the Lontara Restaurant is a must-stop for guests looking to experience Southeast Asian fine-dining cuisine on the iconic island.

• Experience Rottnest as a destination to stay, not just a brief day trip. Samphire offers 80 highly attractive rooms, designed in line with its coastal environment in mind, guests are invited to relax on the beachside venue, and slow-down to experience a new side of Rottnest.
• Enjoy the majestic Thompson Bay vistas from your room, while also being deep in the heart of the main settlement, the resort really is in an ideal location.
• Samphire’s ideal destination makes the classic Rottnest activities like snorkelling, cycling, and spying quokkas incredibly convenient and accessible.
• Staying on the island overnight allows guests to experience the rare quiet mornings, and enchanting sunsets the day guests never get to see.
• After a busy day full of fun experiences, Samphire is the perfect place to unwind and take in the day; but if you get a second wind, why not visit the Lontara restaurant.
• Food is an essential part of the travelling experience and Rottnest has most certainly got that aspect covered. One of the premium experiences the island offers to visitors is Lontara, a Southeast Asian restaurant that is situated to the very near south of the male settlement.
• Discovery the exciting flavours on offer at Lontara, as a Southeast Asian fusion restaurant the fresh WA flavours interact with spice and the bold heat that that region is so known for.
• Curries, noodle, and classic meat dishes dot the menu here offering twists on the well-known Southeast Asian classics. Enjoy the fine-dining quality fish and steak as well, but that two is infused with the archetypical SEA tastes.
• Lontara offers a menu for lunch breakfast and dinner, making it a stop available no matter if you’re a person who likes to get up and out or to experience exciting nights out. A perfect place to visit if you’re staying at the Samphire resort with its walking distance accessibility, no matter the time of day.

For more information, head to:
samphirerottnest.com.au

lontara.com.au/