Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour
Overview
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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‘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)
What To Expect
Swan River
Commentary along the Swan River
Rottnest Express
Ferry transfer
Options
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 PM ex PER
Starting point:
Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Ferry Terminal, 2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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 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
Reviews
709 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely day out, stunning...
PaulAndrew E,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely day out, stunning scenery. Lucky enough to see dolphins and humpback whales from the shore. The Quokkas are amazing and the museum is so interesting.. Would definitely return again.
Day trip to Rottnest from Fremantle
Kerryn L,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00Rottnest Ferries were efficient, comfortable and punctual. The bus tour around the island was informative, scenic and just the right length of time. Rottnest Island has stunning coastal scenes and beaches and is certainly worth a visit.
Disappointed
James B,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00In all honesty I was very disappointed with the bus “tour”. It was not hop off and back on. One hop off and that was it, whilst they did stop for some photo ops in bus.. this was just not what I was expecting for so much extra. Definitely don’t buy the lunch option either. If doing again, I’d hire a bike or pay for local hop off hop on.. disappointed wasted my time.
Rottnest Island
Elvira A,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00I am glad I did a booking for Rottnest. Trip was so relaxing and every bit of it is exciting. Rottnest Island is definitely worth visiting for.
Day trip to Rottnest Island
AnaMarija K,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00Rottnest Island is a wonderful place. I expected to have to look very hard to find quokkas, but they turned out to be everywhere (lovely animals). The bus tour with Ella and Simon was interesting and informative, as well as the crew on board the Express Sea Eagle. The boat ride to the Island was rather bumpy due to strong winds, heaavy rain and rough sea. But the weather improved as we approached the island and turned into most beautiful sunny day. Definitely worth the visit.
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