Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour
Overview
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Hop on a ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island for a day of exploring the stunning island. Enjoy a 90-minute coach tour of the island. You'll learn from commentary by a knowledgeable guide and make stops at Wadjemup Lighthouse and the West End. In the afternoon enjoy free time to explore the island’s beautiful beaches, walking trails, car-free roads and historical sites at your leisure, before catching the ferry back to the mainland.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Rottnest Island Authority fee
Lunch (if option selected)
Local guide
Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking)
90-minute coach tour
Round-trip Swan River cruise (if booked to depart from Perth)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional activities (bike, snorkel gear, surfboard or stand up paddleboard hire)
Options
Discover Ferry & Bus AM ex FRE
Depart Fremantle, inc bus tour: Departs B Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle at 9:30am. Concludes in Fremantle at 5pm. Lunch is not included
Starting point:
Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal, Victoria Quay, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
Discover Ferry & Bus PM ex PER
Starting point:
Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Ferry Terminal, 2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Discover Ferry & Bus PM ex FRE
Starting point:
Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal, Victoria Quay, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
Discover Ferry & Bus AM ex PER
Depart Perth, inc bus tour: Bus Tour from Perth. Departs Barrack Street Jetty, Perth at 8:45am. Concludes in Perth at 6:30pm. Lunch is not included
Starting point:
Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Ferry Terminal, 2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Operated by Rottnest Express
Reviews
652 reviews
A great day out!
Brian W,
Feb 17, 2025
5.0This is a great day out from Perth. The trip down the Swan River to Fremantle is leisurely, but the crossing from Fremantle to Rottnest is on the open sea, so rather more “interesting” (rough…!) The round island coach tour was great - air conditioning and back to the main settlement in time for lunch! Would definitely recommend.
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Amanda D,
Feb 16, 2025
5.0The bus trip around Rottness was fabulous. Eli, our tour guide was magnificent. He was very passionate about his job and extremely good at commentary. Meanwhile Con the bus driver ensured we were safe whilst he took us around the Island in comfort.
Rottnest ferry and coach tour
Lynne A,
Feb 15, 2025
4.0Day out to Rottnest from Perth with coach tour was great. Crossing smooth on way out but rough on return so beware. Coach guides informative and only a small number aboard so great views. Saw only 1 quokka in the wild but plenty hanging out in the tourist area of shops and picnic benches. Stunning island. Discovering train ride and tunnels was an unexpected treat.
Tour was great and very...
Lisa G,
Feb 13, 2025
5.0Tour was great and very informative, got to learn and seen so much of this beautiful island. Highly recommend.
Nice ride on the Swan...
Kathy M,
Feb 7, 2025
5.0Nice ride on the Swan River and then only 1/2 to Rottnest Island. Malcolm, or guide was great giving us lots of local history. Rottnest had a lot more to offer than I realized.
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