Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

This Rottnest Island day trip from Fremantle is the most comprehensive guided tour of the island allowing you to explore the stunning beauty of this A-Class nature reserve doing a guided bus and train tour, taking in the amazing fauna and flora of the island, stunning beaches, woodlands and incredible salt lakes – commencing with a unique historic train ride.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Return ferry from Rottnest Island 4:00pm, arriving Fremantle approximately 4:35pm. For alternative times off the island, please contact the operator.

Limited paid parking is available near the departure point. Please allow ample time for parking. Public transportation or a ride share is recommended

Due to maintenance of the train, a coach may be substituted for this part of the tour without notice

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

SeaLink Rottnest Island

Check in and board your vessel to travel to Rottnest Island.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Arrive on the island and have free time until your tour commences.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Oliver Hill WWII Guns & Tunnel Tour

Train ride from the settlement to Oliver Hill

Light lunch

Bus tour of the island with stops at key locations

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Parking

Options

11:30am Grand Island Tour

Includes same-day return ferry from Fremantle, departing 9:00am and return ferry at 4:00pm.

11:15am Grand Island Tour

11:15am Tour: Includes same-day return ferry from Fremantle, departing 9:00am and return ferry at 4:00pm.

Reviews

4.25

91 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tour excellent - Destination disappointing
746ballfamily746,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The tour was very well organised - Sealink staff were friendly, efficient and the boats comfortable. The train driver (Gary?) was excellent with a great sense of humour. The volunteers at Oliver Hill were very knowledgeable and Oliver Hill was very interesting. Our island guide Nicky was very friendly, full of information and drove very well. Lunch was yummy! Could not fault the tour. Thankyou. :) However we have never been more disappointed with a place - Rottnest Island itself was extremely disappointing as a destination. The extreme number of boats, buses, bikes & people on a small island take away from the attraction. The quokkas look sick and miserable. The Aboriginal history has been covered over by luxury expensive stays. The small but informative museum is hidden away at the back of eateries. The island is an environmental disaster. Trip advisor tours are always well organised and I recommend them. I don't recommend Rottnest Island as a destination.
Great day out
Mel A,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great day out. From the trip across to the island in Sealink to the train ride and WW guns tour and the bus tour, it was fantastic.
Day trip to Rottnest
AdrianJ1961,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Booking our day trip was very easy and the ferry was on time both ways. The bus tour was worth it, especially as it was a very hot day, a wrap and cookies were provided for lunch. If we visit again I would definitely use SeaLink.
Rottnest island visit and tour
Alison W,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
The experience is in three parts - the ferry ride to and from the island, the tour of Oliver Hill battery via a train ride, and the bus tour of the island. The boat ride was great, the train ride was fun, the Oliver Hill battery tour was interesting, the light lunch provided was very good (freshly made chicken wrap, cookie and bottle of water) , the bus tour was ok, although it mostly consists of driving by all the little beaches and coves round the island. You will definitely see ‘urban’ quokkas in the main settlement area, and may see wild quokkas on the island tour
The itinerary was...
Ruth C,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The itinerary was well-planned and the details were excellent. The tour guide also provided very thorough explanations.
Shame on Sealink
johnmT531WO,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We and many others were disappointed that the historic train was not operating during our visit. This was an expensive tour and amongst other things the historic train ride was a major attraction for most. Not withstanding that Sealink posted a disclaimer on their web side stating that a bus may be substituted due to maintenance of the train, there were no such issues as we found out by talking to several staff who work on the island. We were told that the train was operational however not able to be used due to extensive rail track repairs. Apparently the repairs commenced several weeks ago, before we booked. Again from what we were told Sealink should have been aware of the maintenance works . It is very disappointing that Sealink didn't notify traveler's and either offered a discount or a refund.
Rottnest Island in a day!!!!
Rebekah E,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Rottnest Island is great. We took the Grand Island Tour which took in the whole island with a light lunch and was a great way to see the place in a day. Barney was our guide and was really wonderful and welcoming. And off course we got to see the ever cute and curious Quokkas. Definitely a must do when in Perth/Fremantle. There plenty of places to eat but you can easily take your own snacks and drinks. Just remember the ferries run to a strict timetable so make sure you are on the the jetty as per there instructions for departure to and from the Island.
great place
Rob D,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
it was great we had the best day this is something eveyone shoud do from the boat trip to just looking around the island
Went smoothly and no stress
Companion774181,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was prompt and well worked out Text message were received after arriving on the island to let us know where to meet Would definitely recommend It was lovely to not worry where to go and when Lunch was also delicious
Grand tour
Beverley B,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It rained and boat trip was rough but the tour was great and we saw a beautiful island full of quokkas