• to encourage and promote the preservation of the environment and character of Rottnest Island
• to encourage and as far as possible to maintain the use of Rottnest Island as a low cost holiday destination for West Australians
• to establish close communications with all other associations, institutions or groups that may have related interests
• to create in Western Australia a continuing public awareness of the environment and chatacter of Rottnest Island
• to promote effective and responsible management of Rottnest Island and its facilities and environment
• to oppose any use of development of Rottnest Island which may alter the character of the island or cause unnecessary harm to ins environment or character
• to promote the preservation of Rottnest as an "A" Class Reserve
• to keep the West Australian Government, the Rottnest Island Authority, and other organisations informed of the Society's concern and interest in Rottnest Island.