A full day on Rottnest from Fremantle or Perth that covers the whole island without a bike: the ferry, a heritage train ride to the WWII guns and tunnels at Oliver Hill, a light lunch, then a guided bus tour out to the lighthouse, the salt lakes and the far western tip. Ferry, island fee, train, tours and lunch are all included.
Days
- About 7.5 hours, or 9.5 from Perth
Group size
- Guided group tour
Start / finish
- Fremantle or Perth / Rottnest Island / your start
- Fremantle about 4:30pm, Perth about 6pm
Return
- Fremantle about 4:30pm, Perth about 6pm
Transport
- SeaLink ferry, heritage train and tour bus
Meals
- Light sandwich lunch
Route
Included experiences
- Rottnest heritage train — ride from the settlement to Oliver Hill
- Oliver Hill — guided tour of the WWII gun and tunnels
- Wadjemup Lighthouse — a stop at the island's lighthouse
- Henrietta Rocks — coastal stop on the guided bus tour
- Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh — lookouts at the western end
- Salt lakes and woodlands — the island's inland habitats
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Reviews
4.7
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AI summary of 16 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and personable guides, the well-organised itinerary that covers multiple attractions including the wartime history tour and train ride to Oliver Hill, and the abundance of quokkas spotted around the settlement. The ferry journey itself and the island's scenic appeal stand out most frequently, with passengers noting the ferry ride provides interesting commentary and the island is described as beautiful and worth visiting. The most common caveat is that the sea crossing can be rough and seasickness tablets are recommended, though some travellers also note that the bus sound system is difficult to hear from certain seats, and that a single day may not provide sufficient time to fully explore the larger island, particularly if cycling is attempted.
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“Rottnest Island grand tour”
The ferry crew were friendly and the boat handled a slightly choppy sea well. On the island we rattled up to Oliver Hill on the train for a guided walk through the gun tunnels, then our lovely, knowledgeable guide Rennie drove us around the island, where we saw lots of quokkas. What an amazing day.
“Rottnest Grand Island Tour”
We were glad we did the Grand Island tour, which included the train, a guided bus tour, the military tour and lunch. We saw a lot and still had time to look around the settlement and see the quokkas. The boat trip from Perth was great, but you need to make your own way home from the jetty, as transfers only run to the boat.
“Great tour”
Trevor was a great guide, full of good information and with a wonderful sense of humour.
“Not a bad trip despite the weather”
It rained all day, so photos were hard, but I still saw the island. The Swan River leg was fine, the Oliver Hill train and the battery tour were good, and the bus tour was nice despite fogged-up windows. The boats ran a little behind schedule, and I'd love to come back in good weather.
“A lovely visit”
A lovely day out, though we only saw four quokkas, which was a little disappointing. It's a beautiful place, but cycling was hard with all the hills, and the island is bigger than you can cover in a day.
“A good day out visiting Rottnest Island”
We had to call to confirm our hotel pick-up, and there was no ride back from the port. The crossing over was rough, so take seasickness tablets beforehand, but there were lots of quokkas in the village. The tunnels and big gun tour were interesting, and the bus tour was pleasant, though the driver was hard to hear mid-bus. The trip back was much calmer and I'd recommend it.
