Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Swan River
Commentary along the Swan River
Rottnest Express
Ferry transfer
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 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
Discover Ferry & Bus PM ex PER
Starting point:
Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Ferry Terminal, 2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Reviews
741 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a great trip!
Nicola W,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful trip to Rottnest Island and thoroughly enjoyed the day. The staff on board the boat were all lovely, the island was beautiful with golden sandy beaches and the restaurant we went to was also very good.
This was a well-organised...
Helen H,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a well-organised tour, which combined a Swan River cruise with a trip to Rottnest Island. Both the ferry tour and island tour were informative and engaging. It was also great to have some free time to explore the island and get my quokka photos.
Subject: Excellent Rottnest Island Sightseeing Tour
Middss,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic sightseeing trip around Rottnest Island. A huge thank you to our guide, Eli, who was incredibly informative and gave a truly engaging presentation. Our driver, Larry, was highly professional and ensured a very safe and smooth ride, expertly navigating through all the bicycle tourists. Highly recommended!
Bus tour not worth it
P4141KRanac,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Bus driver and Eli were both good - safe and knowledgeable. Tour itself is forgettable. I'd say not worth it. Importantly the bus had no air conditioning on a 32 degree C hot summer day. I almost passed out.
Not Clear that the price is USD only. Pickup time not clear as well, they selected a time that I didn’t like.
A2009ECmaim,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Bad experience booking with trip advisor, It wasn’t clear that the booking with USD not AUD, I surprised after I made the booking through my bank. The trip pick up time and the tour bus time not clear on the website, after I made the booking through my, I contacted them asking about the pickup time and they told me 4:30pm , I wasn’t happy about that at all.
Rottness Island
Cruiser65305811860,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect day fron start to finish. Time went too quick. Ferry across was easy and not far before we got our bearings. Went on bus tour around the island where as many cycled. Guide was excelleny in his knowledge but being on the opposite side to where i was would have helped. After that we had plenty of time to explore. Once you saw one Quokka you saw loads so just be patient. I walked up to lighthouse which was a leisurly walk even in the sun. Highly recommended
Only one ferry each way per day from Perth
644lesleym,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Quokkas were a definite must see for me so really appreciated the plentiful opportunities to see them. Enjoyed the bus tour too. Malcolm was an excellent guide who certainly knew his stuff. However, it’s a long day if you’re travelling from Perth and only planning on the bus tour as you only have the option of one ferry each way.
Beautiful island, on...
Anke G,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful island, definitely worth a visit. Ferry and bus tour worked great. The guide's info about island etc. was entertaining.
Rottnest Island
Anthony O,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Do it a little bit late leaving the dock only because a cruise ship arrived trip over to Rottnest took 30 minutes and the bus (Discovery) was excellent. Mark Bus driver and Holly tour guide were great and went beyond expectations. Recommend this tour for anyone
We travelled over on the...
Brian H,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We travelled over on the morning ferry and did the bus tour before spending a couple of hours wondering ourselves before getting the last ferry home. I would definitely look to do more than 1 day if you wanted to do the tours, walks etc you will be really pushed to do in one day. Or stay on the island over a weekend - lots to do and see. The bakery is fantastic as was the ice-cream shop!! Lots of people but once out amongst the village was nice and chilled, beaches are beautiful as is the scenery. Definitely give it more than one day. Ferry ride home was a bit bumpy but good fun.
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