Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
While you're on Rottnest Island, take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around the traffic-free island to explore the highlights. Start with a historical train ride and tour of WWII Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels, and then explore the settlement and Jeannie's Lookout. Continue along the loop to admire turquoise bays and white-sand beaches, pass by Wadjemup Lighthouse, and learn about the Noongar (Aboriginal) history before checking out the lookout at Mabel Cove.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: This tour does not include ferry transport to and from the island; this must be booked separately on your preferred ferry operator
Infant meals not included
Please note that there are a series of steps for the Train and Tunnel portion of this tour, and this tour is not recommended for those that have mobility issues or difficulty descending narrow stairs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Oliver Hill Battery
Travel up to Oliver Hill by historic trolley train. Enjoy the view from the top and then take part in a guided tour around this historic attraction, representing the defence of Western Australia during World War II. Over the years it has been highlighted as a significant heritage site and features the defence facilities and mechanisms that were in place to defend major Australian ports overwhelmed by warships during the war.
Rottnest Island Salt Lakes
The many salt lakes occupy approximately 10 per cent of the area. Notable ones include Lake Baghdad, Lake Vincent, Herschel Lake, Garden Lake, Government House Lake and Serpentine Lake. These lakes are permanent and are always accessible all year around, other notable lakes that may dry up throughout the summer period include Pink Lake, Lake Sirius, Lake Negri and the twin Pearse Lakes. These salt lake are known to turn pink as a result of the interaction between the algae and salt that grows in the water. When the right mixture of salt and sunlight interact with the algae a red pigment known as beta carotene is accumulated resulting in the pink tinge to the water.
What‘s Included
Train ride
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
WWII guns and tunnel tour
Live commentary on board
Drinks
Transportation to/from Rottnest Island (make your own ferry arrangements)
Options
Grand Island Tour 10:45am
Bus, train, guns & tunnel tour
Light Picnic lunch included
Bus then train
Grand Island Tour 11:15am
Train, guns & tunnel, bus tour
Light Picnic lunch included
Train and bus
Grand Island Tour 11:30am
Train, guns & tunnel, bus tour
Light Picnic lunch included
Train then bus
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it if you only have the day
Anne L,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very enjoyable. However spend too much time at the tunnels. Would have liked a bit more time to take pictures of the scenery. Guide informative. Lunch just a wrap and water but adequate.
A great way to see all of the island
Fred H,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent way to see the island. It was very hot so touring on a bike would have been tough! Had a few stops along the way with a bit of military history, stunning beaches and most importantly seeing the quokkas close up in their natural environment. The tour was hosted by the fabulous Nicky who was very friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend
Just do it, you won’t regret it.
Greg E,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, we loved our tour, especially Kevin, he was so informative. Will be back be sure to go back.
Rottnest Introduction
Craig H,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is great to get an understanding of the history and an overview of what the island has to offer. We used it as an introduction then followed up on a subsequent day to ride around the island taking time to soak in the beauty.
Knowledgeable guides
MayBritt R,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Kevin and his wife, the train driver were both informative and helpful. Knowledgeable Kevin brought us safe around the island. Sara at Oliver Hill was excellent guide, also extremely knowledgeable. Only downside was the overcrowded train ride. Additional tickets had been sold to people who didn’t do the grand tour. Lunch GF was super!
Rottnest Island in a day
X7985LCchrise,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see Rottnest in a day. Barney was our guide and he was welcoming and fun. The coach was comfortable and clean and we got to see the bulk of the Island in comfort, back at jetty in time for our departing ferry. Excellent value for money and a great way to spend the day. And then there’s the Quokkas……
Excellent
karenm642,,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Firstly Pinnacle tours are a very professional company. This tour was great - pickup from our perth hotel. Great ferry trip then a walk to the train. Everything was organised well. Train was cute. Then bus to Oliver Hill. Very interesting and the tunnels were a highlight. The volunteers were fabulous… The rest of the tour around the island was informative and pleasant. Theres some fabulous beaches there. Ending at the Township with the shops and cafes and of course all the Quokkas. Cute little things, luckily we’ve seen quite a few on the bus trip. The driver seem to know where they like to be and he would stop and let us have a look.. it was fun watching the sea planes come in and out, unfortunately when we got home there was news that a plane had crashed with loss of life.. very sad indeed
Bus tour right around the whole island in half a day. You certainly could spend days here exploring all the beaches, tracks, and
564nareller,,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Travelled on the ferry with Rottnest Express with an 8.45am depart, 5pm return. We had an hour to relax and walk to the Settlement Railway, where we began our Australian Pinnacles Bus Tour part of our day. The 11.30 am bumpy-fun train ride took us to Oliver Hill, where we toured the gun battery. We walked to the bus and were given lunch - (chicken wrap, oat biscuit, and bottled water, which unfortunately, had not been chilled). We ate as we began our Quokka Coaches' trip, with Kevin sharing his knowledge and passion for the Island. We got off the bus at a few places for photo opportunities and "comfort stops". I'm glad we took the later ferry back as it gave us more time to get up close and personal with the "domesticated" quokkas. It is very important not to feed them or touch them.
Bus tour of the island
849brucer,,Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Grand Tour on the bus was great and not riding endlessly which could have taken all day. No train was a disappointment , but the tour guide humour was admirable.
Rottnest First Timers
davidpirie01,,Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our first time to Rottnest, so wanted an easy & comfortable trip. We got both. Tour guides were very knowledgeable & the content was great. We got to see a lot & cam away very pleased with our choice. The only point we’d raise was in respect of the meeting point, which was billed as “Rottnest Train Station”, but is in fact a small covered seating area signed “Settlement” so we weren’t sure we were in the right place.
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