Rottnest Bayseeker Bus Tour from Hillarys Boat Harbour
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Explore beautiful Rottnest Island in air-conditioned comfort. Board a high speed ferry at Hillarys Boat Harbour for a 45 minute crossing to Rottnest Island. Explore the main Settlement, nearby beaches and meet the friendly quokkas before embarking on a 90-minute guided bus tour. Enjoy running commentary from your driver whilst taking in the historical, cultural and natural points of interest at Rottnest Island.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Hillarys Boat Harbour is a tourist precinct with high-end fashion, cafes, restaurants and bars. Enjoy dinner here after your day on the island, if you are not using the pre-booked hotel transfer service.
Rottnest Fast Ferries - Day Tours
Enjoy your 45 minute ferry transfer with Rottnest Fast Ferries, we have the newest and most spacious ferry to Rottnest Island, locally operated.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guided Tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges, including Government Landing Fees
Free parking at Hillarys Boat Harbour
Lunch is not included in package, however, there is a great variety of restaurants and cafes in the Main Settlement at Rottnest
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Rottnest Bayseeker Bus Tour from Hillarys Boat Harbour
Pickup included
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour has some quick...
Hayley W,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour has some quick hop off/hop back on moments, and is a lovely way to see most of the island if you don't want to or can't bicycle or hike your way around. Fiona was our lovely tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable, and even took photos for us. There are so many parts of the island to see, and if you have only one day, I would highly recommend this tour as a way to spend some of it.
Good day ouy
SPALVIS,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00First went to Rottnest in 1997, and a few times since, the bus service is good but they are too large for the small roads and put the many cyclists in a dangerous position. Also too much development taking place. The natural areas are quite fantastic, the beaches offer safe and shallow swimming. Quokkas , dolphins seals and pelicans are a marvel to see all in just one day. I will return. $170 for both.
A perfect day in paradise
jodier214,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I found this tour online when checking options for a Rottnest visit. We were picked up near our hotel and taken to Hillary's where we boarded the ferry. The crossing was pleasant and comfortable even though the ferry was very full! We had a couple of hours to wander around and have lunch before boarding our Bayseeker Tour bus for an informative trip around the island. We had a few stops and enjoyed the bus driver's commentary about the history of the island and its present day usage. He even took us to one of his favourite spots to find quokkas in the wild. Later, in the village, we enjoyed an Ice Cream at Simmo's before boarding the ferry for our return crossing. Once back at Hillary's we met our bus for the trip back to our pickup point. The whole day was extremley well organised and great value for money.
Highly recommend!
OnAir731240,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised and the bus tour was great. The bus driver was very informative and gave us a good laugh too. We would never have seen as much of the island without the tour as our cycling days are well behind us. We enjoyed the ferry rides and all in all had a great day.
Good day out
Graham C,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good day bus pick up on time ferry ride can be a bit bouncy due to water condtions Take bus / train tour on island of u can ride a bike
Refine the tour.
SandyM283,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00On the whole I thought the tour was good value and I learnt some interesting information about Rottnest Island. The Ferry ride was enjoyable as was the train/tram journey to the war relics and it was great to see Quokkas in natural bushland. Provided lunch appropriate. However the bus trip around the island was too long with not enough stops or time for interesting points. eg. Osprey nest. Additionally the bus drivers continual comments re his 'amazing' wife and their experiences with Rottnest were overdone and not always interesting or appropriate. I also consider there was too much focus on Rottnest history re the last war and not nearly enough about the history of our First Nations People on Rottnest. This needs to be addressed.
Best Option Fast Ferry From Hillarys
Lisa N,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the fastest nicest way to go, easy. Free parking, nice staff... great boat. Don't forget to rent bikes beforehand they sell out, there are hills so ebike is best!
5⭐️ to see the island
Valarie D,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Time sufficient to roam around the island on a short day trip! Bus was clean and comfortable! View spots were sufficient and spot on!
Fantastic Day
Melissa S,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic day. The boat ride was fantastic and all on time. We booked the train separately and had ample time to connect with our bus tour as well. The quokkas were very friendly. Highly recommend this tour.
What a great day,!! great views, great food,real history. Highly Recommended
Tracy B,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A sensational day !! Some much to see,exceptional ocean views.So much historical information from Australian days gone by; historical buildings telling stories of what happened is this part of Australia. The Island has lovely walks, bike rides, tour guides taking you on bus rides talking about the multitude of things to see and do.A super day to see and do or simply relax, go safe swimming,snorkelling or enjoying the many beautiful beaches.
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