From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Guided Bus Tour with Return Ferry
From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Guided Bus Tour with Return Ferry
Duration: Varies (7.5 hours to 8 hours)
Varies (7.5 hours to 8 hours)
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Travel from Fremantle with round-trip ferry transfers and entry to Rottnest Island, starting your guided bus adventure seamlessly.
Enjoy a 1-hour 45-minute bus tour with live commentary, covering iconic beaches, bays, wildlife, and hidden island gems.
Stop at Thomson Bay or Cape Vlamingh to see friendly quokkas, perfect for selfies and up-close wildlife encounters.
View The Basin’s natural swimming pool and drive along scenic beaches, bays, and cliffs with optional short photo stops.
Upgrade to a guided tour WWII tunnels at Oliver Hill, ride the Captain Hussey Train, and enjoy a light lunch with sandwich, cookie, and water.
Entry to Rottnest Island
1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island
Self-guided tour of Rottnest Island
Round-trip ferry transfers from Fremantle
Guided tour of Oliver Hill gun fortification & tunnels (as per option selected)
Captain Hussey Train to Oliver Hill (as per option selected)
Live commentary
Light lunch at Oliver Hill (sandwich wrap, cookie, water bottle) (as per option selected)
Tourists on a bus tour at Rottnest Island with coastline view, Perth or Fremantle return ferry.
Set off from Fremantle on a ferry and enjoy a full day on Rottnest Island with a guided bus tour, spotting quokkas, pristine beaches, and historic landmarks.
Getting started
Your ticket includes round-trip ferry transfers from Fremantle and entry to Rottnest Island. Check in 30 minutes before departure at B Shed Terminal. Once on the island, join a 1-hour 45-minute air-conditioned bus tour with live commentary, then enjoy time to explore at your own pace.
What to expect
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Spot the quokkas: Stop at Thomson Bay or Cape Vlamingh to capture Rottnest's friendly quokkas, most active in the late afternoon.
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The Basin: View this iconic natural swimming spot from the bus; optional quick stops allow photos or a refreshing dip.
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Wadjemup Lighthouse: Approach the lighthouse on the bus, with an optional climb for sweeping island and ocean vistas.
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Henrietta Rocks & salt lakes: Pass tranquil Henrietta Rocks and the northern salt lakes, spotting local wildlife and enjoying scenic vistas.
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Island beaches & coastline: Drive along secluded beaches, bays, and cliffs with opportunities for photos and brief exploration.
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Live commentary: Expert guide provides insights into Rottnest’s history, wildlife, flora, and hidden gems throughout the bus tour.
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Captain Hussey Train & Oliver Hill Lunch: If selected, ride the historic train to Oliver Hill and enjoy a light lunch with sandwich, cookie, and water.
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Oliver Hill Battery & Tunnels: If selected, go on a guided tour of WWII gun fortifications and tunnels; learn the island’s military history.
Tourists on a ferry near Rottnest Island with coastline view, part of the guided bus tour.
Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.
Tourists on a bus tour at Rottnest Island with coastline view, Perth or Fremantle return ferry.
Tourists on a ferry near Rottnest Island with coastline view, part of the guided bus tour.
Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.
Lighthouse on Pink Beach, Rottnest Island, with clear blue water and sandy shore.
What to bring
- Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and water bottle.
What's not allowed
- Alcohol, weapons, drugs, drones, pets, smoking and furniture are not allowed onboard the ferry.
Accessibility
- Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve. So, it’s best to check directly with the island rangers for the most up-to-date advice on service dog access and allowances.
Additional information
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Practical tip: For the best selfies, look for quokkas in shaded areas near Thomson Bay in the late afternoon.
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Guests are required to pay an admission fee for Rottnest Island, which is included in your ferry fare at the time of booking. This helps support island conservation and facilities.
Tourists walking near a bus on Rottnest Island with coastal scenery in the background.
Walkway leading to lighthouse on Rottnest Island at sunset.
Lighthouse on Pink Beach, Rottnest Island, with clear blue water and sandy shore.
Tourists walking near a bus on Rottnest Island with coastal scenery in the background.
Walkway leading to lighthouse on Rottnest Island at sunset.
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