Guided Tours

Rottnest Island Guided Bus Tour with Return Ferry

Name: Rottnest Island Guided Bus Tour with Return Ferry
Start: 2025-09-20T08:30:00
End: 2025-09-20T18:00:00
Location: Perth

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.

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Take a guided tour of Rottnest Island with round-trip ferry transfers from Perth or Fremantle and visit all the must-see locations of the island.

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Katherine

Jun 2025

Verified booking

5/5

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.

Janet

Apr 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Great boat ride Perth to Rottnest. Sat on top deck on return- enjoyed it all. Bus tour around island very good. Informative, interesting & numerous commentary by bus driver. Able to get off bus to take photos in few places. Didn't find instructions as to how to get to bus departing place very clear. Time in Rottnest after bus tour & before 4.30pm departure for a wander around the bay, museum & shops. I had a great lunch at Rottnest Hotel overlooking the beach. Ferry staff all very friendly & helpful. I would recommend this ferry & bus tour if only have one day to visit Rottnest Island

Janet

Apr 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Our bus driver was fantastic, very knowledgeable with some comical antics that made us all laugh. Comfortable coach too. The ferry trip was good too, lovely crew and young man at the booking office was very helpful as we missed the ferry as I thought we were on a later one. All in all a fantastic day out at a beautiful island and the Quokkas were the icing on the cake

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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1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island

English-speaking guide

Entry to Rottnest Island

Round-trip ferry transfers from Perth, Hillarys, or Fremantle (as per option selected)

Free time to spend on island

Snorkel equipment

Bike rental

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore and over 10 countries have loved this experience
Katherine
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
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.
Werner
Sep, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Great conditions, excellent crew. Magic views around the Island. Highly recommend the guided Rottnest bus tour for an easy tour of the Island. Not too crowded at this time of year, so very relaxing day.
Seow
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Nice and patient staff from Fremantle and the bus tour guide was friendly and helpful. It's a great experience to meet the Quokka at Rottnest Island
Stacia
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Booking online was very simple. Unfortunately our ferry and tour were cancelled due to bad weather conditions. Refund went very smoothly. Would recommend Headout
Valda
Jul, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Our tour guide was awsome, very knowledgeable and her delivery was informative and humorous at times

Rottnest Island: Your wildlife & beach adventure

Escape to Rottnest Island, a car-free paradise just off the coast of Perth. There are around 63 pristine beaches, each a haven for swimming, snorkeling, or simply soaking up the sun. Crystal-clear waters and soft sand beckon, but Rottnest offers more than just a beach escape. Hop on the spacious comfortable AC bus that takes you to the beautiful sceneries of the island. During the 1-hour 45-minute tour, you will visit the island’s most iconic locations.

Spot one of the cutest marsupials on Earth

Become a wildlife enthusiast! Keep your eyes peeled for the island's quirky stars, the quokkas. These adorable marsupials with their signature smiles will steal your heart. Explore the island's history with the local guide. Learn about Rottnest's indigenous heritage, its role in military history, and its connection to the sea. Head toWadjemup Lighthouse for panoramic views or soak in the breathtaking vistas from the West End lookout. Choose a comfortable ferry transfer from Perth or Fremantle.

Accessibility

Luggage storage facilities are available on the boat.

This experience is pram/stroller accessible

What's not allowed

Single pieces of luggage up to 22kg and no larger than 800mm x 500mm x 400mm can be stowed in the vessels’ luggage crates.

Single carry-on items must be no larger than 600mm x 400mm x 300mm.

1 piece of luggage is permitted per person. Additional luggage will incur an excess luggage charge.

Additional information

Guide dogs are allowed onboard. However, as Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve you should contact the rangers there for further advice on service dog allowance.

All passengers must arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes prior to departure. If you are travelling with no luggage or freight and have e-tickets or QR codes, please make your way straight to the boarding gate. Final Boarding is 5 minutes prior to departure after which the vessel gangways are removed to ensure that the vessel departs by the stated time.

Bicycles must be collected on the island by an Adult (18+) and must be returned to Pedal and Flipper by closing time on the same day.

You can see the ferry time-table here

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for boarding point details and specific instructions.