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Ferry traveling across turquoise waters to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle.
Couple snorkeling near Rottnest Island beach with clear water and trees in the background.
Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.
Ferry to Rottnest Island with tourists on deck, coastline visible in background.
Tourists swimming at a beach on Rottnest Island with a lighthouse in the distance.
Tourists on a ferry near Rottnest Island with coastline view, part of the guided bus tour.
Kingstown Barracks building with red brick and white trim on Rottnest Island, Australia.
Lighthouse on Pink Beach, Rottnest Island, with clear blue water and sandy shore.
Ferry departing Rottnest Island towards Perth or Fremantle across the ocean.
Quokka on sandy beach at Rottnest Island with ocean in background.
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7 hr 30 min
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  • Reach Rottnest Island, a biodiverse natural reserve, in approx 30 mins with round-trip ferries departing from Fremantle.

  • This ferry is your gateway to an epic wildlife show! Spot New Zealand's fur seals, seabirds, seasonal humpback whales, and dolphins frolicking about.

  • Set your timetable on the island and explore as you wish. Visit the museum or lighthouse, go snorkeling, or even lounge on the white sandy beaches.

  • Rottnest Island’s blend of adventure, history, and natural beauty makes it a perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts, history buffs, and those seeking a peaceful escape.

  • Fun fact: Willem de Vlamingh stumbled upon the island in the 1600s and thought the quokkas were giant rats, hence the name "Rottnest" which translates to "rat's nest" in Dutch.

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  • Reach Rottnest Island, a biodiverse natural reserve, in approx 30 mins with round-trip ferries departing from Fremantle.

  • This ferry is your gateway to an epic wildlife show! Spot New Zealand's fur seals, seabirds, seasonal humpback whales, and dolphins frolicking about.

  • Set your timetable on the island and explore as you wish. Visit the museum or lighthouse, go snorkeling, or even lounge on the white sandy beaches.

  • Rottnest Island’s blend of adventure, history, and natural beauty makes it a perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts, history buffs, and those seeking a peaceful escape.

  • Fun fact: Willem de Vlamingh stumbled upon the island in the 1600s and thought the quokkas were giant rats, hence the name "Rottnest" which translates to "rat's nest" in Dutch.

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AU$86.50
Tourists walking near a bus on Rottnest Island with coastal scenery in the background.
Tourists boarding a bus, assisted by a staff member, with luggage in the background.
Bus on coastal road with ocean view, Rottnest Island tour, Western Australia.
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.
Ferry to Rottnest Island departing from Perth, with passengers on deck.
Tourists swimming at a beach on Rottnest Island with a lighthouse in the distance.
Children crouching near quokkas on Rottnest Island during a guided bus tour.
Ferry approaching Rottnest Island with ocean view, part of the guided bus tour from Perth or Fremantle.
Bus on Rottnest Island near beach, part of guided tour from Perth or Fremantle.
Tourists on a bus tour at Rottnest Island with coastline view, Perth or Fremantle return ferry.
Lighthouse on Pink Beach, Rottnest Island, with clear blue water and sandy shore.
Historic cottage on Rottnest Island surrounded by trees, with a flagpole and pathway in view.
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5 hr 45 min
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  • Enjoy the tranquility and soak up epic Indian Ocean views as you set sail for Rottnest Island, a wildlife wonderland just a ferry hop away, round-trip transfers included.

  • See adorable quokkas and the variety of wildlife that calls Rottnest Island home on the bus tour through the island as your guide tells you more about them.

  • History buffs, unite! Dive into the rich heritage of Rottnest by visiting memorials at the Rottnest Museum, Lomas Cottage, and the Pilot Boathouse.

  • Beyond the famous quokkas, you’ll encounter a wide range of wildlife, including peacocks, bats, and birds. You may even spot a fur seal or two.

  • Fun fact: Rottnest was called "Rotte Nest" by Dutch explorers who mistook quokkas for giant rats.

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  • Enjoy the tranquility and soak up epic Indian Ocean views as you set sail for Rottnest Island, a wildlife wonderland just a ferry hop away, round-trip transfers included.

  • See adorable quokkas and the variety of wildlife that calls Rottnest Island home on the bus tour through the island as your guide tells you more about them.

  • History buffs, unite! Dive into the rich heritage of Rottnest by visiting memorials at the Rottnest Museum, Lomas Cottage, and the Pilot Boathouse.

  • Beyond the famous quokkas, you’ll encounter a wide range of wildlife, including peacocks, bats, and birds. You may even spot a fur seal or two.

  • Fun fact: Rottnest was called "Rotte Nest" by Dutch explorers who mistook quokkas for giant rats.

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AU$140
Visitor enjoying Mammoth Cave Margaret River self-guided audio tour.
Family walking on a wooden path through Mammoth Cave, Margaret River, surrounded by lush greenery.
Mammoth Cave entrance with trees and sunlight, Margaret River self-guided audio tour.
Family exploring Mammoth Cave exhibit on self-guided audio tour, Margaret River.
Visitors exploring stalactites in Mammoth Cave, Margaret River on a self-guided audio tour.
Visitors exploring stalactites and stalagmites in Mammoth Cave, Margaret River.
Visitors exploring stalactites in Mammoth Cave, Margaret River on a self-guided audio tour.
Family exploring Mammoth Cave on a self-guided audio tour in Margaret River.
1 hr
Audio guide
  • Explore Mammoth Cave at your own pace with a self-guided tour, complete with an immersive audio guide available in multiple languages.

  • Journey through ancient limestone chambers, discovering impressive formations and hidden corners at your own pace.

  • Encounter real megafauna fossils, some over 50,000 years old, making every step feel like a walk through prehistory.

  • The audio commentary blends geology, local legend, and paleontology, turning every moment into a story worth remembering.

  • Smooth boardwalks and gentle slopes make this an easy and accessible adventure for all ages.

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  • Explore Mammoth Cave at your own pace with a self-guided tour, complete with an immersive audio guide available in multiple languages.

  • Journey through ancient limestone chambers, discovering impressive formations and hidden corners at your own pace.

  • Encounter real megafauna fossils, some over 50,000 years old, making every step feel like a walk through prehistory.

  • The audio commentary blends geology, local legend, and paleontology, turning every moment into a story worth remembering.

  • Smooth boardwalks and gentle slopes make this an easy and accessible adventure for all ages.

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AU$25
Pirate ship with passengers sailing in Mandurah waters.
Children dressed as pirates on the Pirate Ship Mandurah holding a flag and telescope.
Pirate ship with passengers on Mandurah waters, featuring octopus design and pirate flags.
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Sightseeing Cruises
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45 min
  • Take a memorable 45-minute cruise through the beautiful waterways of Mandurah.
  • Discover numerous canal homes and some amazing boats on your pirate cruise.
  • Give your kids a chance to captain a pirate ship for a few moments, snap pictures with the captain, and fire some water cannons.
  • Look out for local dolphins as you cruise, hang out with crazy pirates, learn the pirate code, and enjoy some light-hearted humor.

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  • Take a memorable 45-minute cruise through the beautiful waterways of Mandurah.
  • Discover numerous canal homes and some amazing boats on your pirate cruise.
  • Give your kids a chance to captain a pirate ship for a few moments, snap pictures with the captain, and fire some water cannons.
  • Look out for local dolphins as you cruise, hang out with crazy pirates, learn the pirate code, and enjoy some light-hearted humor.
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AU$34
Visitors exploring stalactites in Jewel Cave, Margaret River guided tour.
Visitors exploring stalactites in Jewel Cave, Margaret River guided tour.
Visitors exploring Jewel Cave in Margaret River on a guided tour.
Visitors exploring stalactites in Jewel Cave, Margaret River guided tour.
Visitors exploring stalactites and stalagmites in Jewel Cave, Margaret River guided tour.
Visitors exploring Jewel Cave in Margaret River during a guided tour.
Visitors exploring stalactites and stalagmites in Jewel Cave, Margaret River guided tour.
Guide leading a tour in Jewel Cave, Margaret River, with visitors observing stalactites.
1 hr
  • Join a fully guided one-hour tour through Jewel Cave’s three chambers, with expert commentary and maintained pathways throughout.

  • See towering stalactites, flowstone, and fossils, including stories of the extinct Tasmanian Tiger revealed by your guide.

  • Visit Western Australia’s largest show cave, home to one of the country’s longest straw stalactites and breathtaking rock formations.

  • Entry includes access to the visitor center, interpretive signage, and the option to explore the tranquil Karri forest trail above ground.

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  • Join a fully guided one-hour tour through Jewel Cave’s three chambers, with expert commentary and maintained pathways throughout.

  • See towering stalactites, flowstone, and fossils, including stories of the extinct Tasmanian Tiger revealed by your guide.

  • Visit Western Australia’s largest show cave, home to one of the country’s longest straw stalactites and breathtaking rock formations.

  • Entry includes access to the visitor center, interpretive signage, and the option to explore the tranquil Karri forest trail above ground.

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AU$25
Stalactites reflected in still water inside Lake Cave, Margaret River.
Thin straw stalactites in Lake Cave, Margaret River.
Guide explains cave formations to visitors in Lake Cave, Margaret River.
Guide points flashlight at stalactites in Lake Cave, Margaret River.
Illuminated stalactites and reflections in Lake Cave, Margaret River.
Visitors observe stalactites and stalagmites over water in Lake Cave, Margaret River.
Stairs leading up from Lake Cave sinkhole entrance, Margaret River, with trees and sky above.
1 hr
  • This fully guided tour takes you into the heart of Lake Cave, complete with entry and insights into its ancient geology and rich history.

  • The crystal-clear underground lake is famous for its mirror-like reflections and serene ambiance, and is the only known one of its kind.

  • Descend through the sunken forest and doline to enter a chamber which visitors often describe as “otherworldly.”

  • Discover unique crystal formations and learn how this cave became Margaret River’s most beautiful natural wonder.

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  • This fully guided tour takes you into the heart of Lake Cave, complete with entry and insights into its ancient geology and rich history.

  • The crystal-clear underground lake is famous for its mirror-like reflections and serene ambiance, and is the only known one of its kind.

  • Descend through the sunken forest and doline to enter a chamber which visitors often describe as “otherworldly.”

  • Discover unique crystal formations and learn how this cave became Margaret River’s most beautiful natural wonder.

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AU$25
Visitors exploring stalactites in Ngilgi Cave, Australia.
Group exploring Ngilgi Cave on a guided tour, standing on a walkway surrounded by rock formations.
Visitor exploring Ngilgi Cave's rocky staircase during the Ancient Lands Experience.
Ngilgi Cave stalactites and rock formations with visitors exploring the Ancient Lands Experience.
Visitors entering Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience in Australia.
Child exploring interactive exhibit at Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience.
Children playing on a rope swing at Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience.
Aerial view of Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience platform with colorful directional markers.
Ngilgi Cave entrance with colorful pillars and visitors exploring the Ancient Lands Experience.
Children playing on wooden structures in a forest setting, Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience.
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1 hr
  • Your entry includes access to Ngilgi Cave, the Ancient Lands outdoor trail, and a series of interactive exhibits.

  • Journey through 600 million years of Earth’s story, guided by Aboriginal creation narratives and hands-on displays.

  • As you explore, wander deep into the ornate limestone chambers of Ngilgi Cave, illuminated by soft, golden light.

  • Above ground, walk through the Ancient Lands trail for a blend of science, story, and landscape into an experience that captivates visitors of all ages.

  • Visitors often describe Ngilgi as “the most spiritual of the caves”, offering a rare sense of connection to both land and culture.

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  • Your entry includes access to Ngilgi Cave, the Ancient Lands outdoor trail, and a series of interactive exhibits.

  • Journey through 600 million years of Earth’s story, guided by Aboriginal creation narratives and hands-on displays.

  • As you explore, wander deep into the ornate limestone chambers of Ngilgi Cave, illuminated by soft, golden light.

  • Above ground, walk through the Ancient Lands trail for a blend of science, story, and landscape into an experience that captivates visitors of all ages.

  • Visitors often describe Ngilgi as “the most spiritual of the caves”, offering a rare sense of connection to both land and culture.

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AU$32
Ferry to Rottnest Island and guided tour in Jewel Cave, Margaret River.
Tourists dining outdoors with a view of Rottnest Island beach and boats in the background.
Tourists on a bus tour at Rottnest Island with coastline view, Perth or Fremantle return ferry.
Tourists swimming at a beach on Rottnest Island with a lighthouse in the distance.
Visitors exploring stalactites in Jewel Cave, Margaret River guided tour.
Ferry to Rottnest Island with tourists on deck, coastline visible in background.
Couple snorkeling near Rottnest Island beach with clear water and trees in the background.
Kingstown Barracks building with red brick and white trim on Rottnest Island, Australia.
Guide leading a tour in Jewel Cave, Margaret River, with visitors observing stalactites.
Visitors exploring stalactites and stalagmites in Jewel Cave, Margaret River guided tour.
Visitors exploring stalactites in Jewel Cave, Margaret River guided tour.
Quokka on sandy beach at Rottnest Island with ocean in background.
Tourists walking near a bus on Rottnest Island with coastal scenery in the background.
Rottnest Island coastal gun with ocean view in Fremantle, Australia.
1 hr
Transfers included
  • Enjoy a seamless combo: round-trip ferry to Rottnest Island, self-paced exploration, and a guided Jewel Cave tour all in one ticket.

  • Explore Rottnest Island’s museums, lighthouse, and white-sand beaches. Set your own schedule with up to 7 hours on the island.

  • Journey underground on a guided tour of Jewel Cave, famous for its dramatic rock formations and stories of the Tasmanian Tiger.

  • Upgrade your Rottnest Island experience with a bike hire to cover more ground and see its beaches, wildlife, and hidden corners.

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  • Enjoy a seamless combo: round-trip ferry to Rottnest Island, self-paced exploration, and a guided Jewel Cave tour all in one ticket.

  • Explore Rottnest Island’s museums, lighthouse, and white-sand beaches. Set your own schedule with up to 7 hours on the island.

  • Journey underground on a guided tour of Jewel Cave, famous for its dramatic rock formations and stories of the Tasmanian Tiger.

  • Upgrade your Rottnest Island experience with a bike hire to cover more ground and see its beaches, wildlife, and hidden corners.

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Person with a bike on Rottnest Island overlooking the ocean during a guided bus tour.
Ferry cruising on turquoise waters towards Rottnest Island from Perth.
Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.
Bicycle parked on Rottnest Island beach with turquoise ocean view.
Rottnest Island coastline with lighthouse and turquoise waters, view from above.
Ferry to Rottnest Island departing from Perth, with passengers on deck.
Family biking on Rottnest Island, passing historic yellow buildings.
Quokka on sandy beach at Rottnest Island with ocean in background.
Whale breaching in ocean near Rottnest Island during ferry and bike day trip.
Tourists on a ferry near Rottnest Island with coastline view, part of the guided bus tour.
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  • A quick ferry whisks you up the Swan River from Perth to Rottnest Island, a tranquil escape. Buckle up for a full-day cycling adventure exploring this scenic gem!

  • Pack a picnic lunch and explore pristine beaches like the Basin and Parakeet Bay, then head towards the West End for stunning coastal views.

  • For a spectacular view over Pinky Beach, the short climb up to the Bathurst Lighthouse is well worth it to see Rottnest’s beaches stretching in every direction.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for turtles, playful pods of dolphins, and, if you're lucky, majestic humpback whales on their annual migration.

  • Fun fact: Snap a selfie with a Quokka, the friendly marsupial indigenous to Rottnest Island, dubbed 'the world's happiest animal'.

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  • A quick ferry whisks you up the Swan River from Perth to Rottnest Island, a tranquil escape. Buckle up for a full-day cycling adventure exploring this scenic gem!

  • Pack a picnic lunch and explore pristine beaches like the Basin and Parakeet Bay, then head towards the West End for stunning coastal views.

  • For a spectacular view over Pinky Beach, the short climb up to the Bathurst Lighthouse is well worth it to see Rottnest’s beaches stretching in every direction.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for turtles, playful pods of dolphins, and, if you're lucky, majestic humpback whales on their annual migration.

  • Fun fact: Snap a selfie with a Quokka, the friendly marsupial indigenous to Rottnest Island, dubbed 'the world's happiest animal'.

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AU$120

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Janice Bullen
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Janice

Australia
Oct 2025
5/5

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What a great time we had!! Everything was well organised and not rushed.Tia was ouu guide and she was amazing. Very informative. She answered any questions we had and also gave us tips on where to explore local. The cave was beautiful and calm and we would definitely recommend to everyone!

Margaret River: Lake Cave Guided Tour

Laura Ellen Crabtree
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Laura

Australia
Oct 2025
5/5

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I loved the atmosphere, the scenery, and the quokkas which were everywhere ! We only went for the day, but would love to spend a few days there to explore further.

Rottnest Island Guided Bus Tour with Return Ferry

Katherine Guild
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Katherine

Australia
Jun 2025
5/5

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What a fantastic day we had, weather was amazing and Rottnest Island is beautiful and full of history. The fast ferry from Hilary's Boat Harbour was a great trip, and our tour guide "Robbo" was so knowledgeable and funny. This tour was a great way to see the island.

Rottnest Island Guided Bus Tour with Return Ferry

Susan Gabbie
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Susan

Australia
Aug 2025
5/5

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Very well maintained, with friendly staff and plenty of interesting information available to help you get the most out of this self-guided walk

Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands Experience

Cindy Trieu
AU

Cindy

Australia
May 2025
5/5

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We didn't do any activity except visiting Pinky's Beach. The water and the sand was soft and crispy. Not crowded which we really liked Defintely would love to come back and visit the museum and do the bike when we can. The history of the island is very important to Acknowledge

From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry

Dino Gentile
AU

Dino

Australia
Oct 2025
5/5
We had great experience today, with a special guest Tony Tapper also on our tour. It added a extra touch of insight into how the cave was discovered.

Margaret River: Jewel Cave Guided Tour

Clarkson Wayne
AU

Clarkson

Australia
Oct 2025
5/5
The tour guide provided a great experience which was both informative and engaging, exceptionally delivered. The group really enjoyed the tour. Thank you.

Margaret River: Jewel Cave Guided Tour

Lynda Gail Elgar
AU

Lynda

Australia
Oct 2025
5/5
It was great staff were good, love the mammoth cave & did the short trail back, the wildflowers are amazing. Good price, like the self guided easy to use.

Margaret River: Mammoth Cave Self-Guided Audio Tour

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