Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Hop on a ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island for a day of exploring the stunning island. Enjoy a 90-minute coach tour of the island. You'll learn from commentary by a knowledgeable guide and make stops at Wadjemup Lighthouse and the West End. In the afternoon enjoy free time to explore the island’s beautiful beaches, walking trails, car-free roads and historical sites at your leisure, before catching the ferry back to the mainland.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

1

Swan River

Commentary along the Swan River

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Rottnest Express

Ferry transfer

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Rottnest Island Authority fee

Lunch (if option selected)

Local guide

Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking)

90-minute coach tour

Round-trip Swan River cruise (if booked to depart from Perth)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional activities (bike, snorkel gear, surfboard or stand up paddleboard hire)

Options

Discover Ferry & Bus PM ex PER

Starting point:
Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Ferry Terminal, 2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Discover Ferry & Bus AM ex PER

Depart Perth, inc bus tour: Bus Tour from Perth. Departs Barrack Street Jetty, Perth at 8:45am. Concludes in Perth at 6:30pm. Lunch is not included
Starting point:
Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Ferry Terminal, 2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Discover Ferry & Bus AM ex FRE

Depart Fremantle, inc bus tour: Departs B Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle at 9:30am. Concludes in Fremantle at 5pm. Lunch is not included
Starting point:
Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal, Victoria Quay, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Discover Ferry & Bus PM ex FRE

Starting point:
Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal, Victoria Quay, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Reviews

4.54

743 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great day on Rottnest Island.

    peterjI4245MQ,,Jan 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The ferry across to Rottnest was great. Coming back, the water was a bit rougher; definitely worth taking travel sickness meds if you suffer from sea sickness! (The Rottnest General Store had Travacalm Ginger; if you need something stronger, bring it with you!) On the bus tour, our driver (Simon) and tour guide (Holly) were excellent. She was a fount of information, and we learned many interesting facts about the island, its wildlife, and its history. And he … well, he drove (what more can be said?) but he got us there and back safely and comfortably! And my partner and I had somehow managed to go most of the day without seeing a quokka — so when we got to the end of the tour, Holly went out of her way to point out where to find them, and what to look for. Rottnest does have a bus service which allows you to get off and on at any stop (for a $30 day pass) and while that can be a great way to explore the island, this tour definitely provides extra value that is worth checking out. Thanks, Simon and Holly — and the assorted ferry crew!

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  • Rottnest

    Margaret G,,Jan 21, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Beautiful scenery. Quokkas Ocean beaches nice. Lots of walking. Or Reserve a bike in advance and reserve the bus ride

  • Good as per usual

    Linda C,,Jan 17, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Viatours excellent communication and punctual informative starts. ELI was excellent both on the Ferry and Bus with LARRY the Driver. Used this company all over the world, always found them good.

  • What a great trip!

    Nicola W,,Jan 7, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a wonderful trip to Rottnest Island and thoroughly enjoyed the day. The staff on board the boat were all lovely, the island was beautiful with golden sandy beaches and the restaurant we went to was also very good.

  • This was a well-organised...

    Helen H,,Jan 7, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was a well-organised tour, which combined a Swan River cruise with a trip to Rottnest Island. Both the ferry tour and island tour were informative and engaging. It was also great to have some free time to explore the island and get my quokka photos.

  • Subject: Excellent Rottnest Island Sightseeing Tour

    Middss,,Dec 31, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a fantastic sightseeing trip around Rottnest Island. A huge thank you to our guide, Eli, who was incredibly informative and gave a truly engaging presentation. Our driver, Larry, was highly professional and ensured a very safe and smooth ride, expertly navigating through all the bicycle tourists. Highly recommended!

  • Bus tour not worth it

    P4141KRanac,,Dec 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    Bus driver and Eli were both good - safe and knowledgeable. Tour itself is forgettable. I'd say not worth it. Importantly the bus had no air conditioning on a 32 degree C hot summer day. I almost passed out.

  • Not Clear that the price is USD only. Pickup time not clear as well, they selected a time that I didn’t like.

    A2009ECmaim,,Dec 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    Bad experience booking with trip advisor, It wasn’t clear that the booking with USD not AUD, I surprised after I made the booking through my bank. The trip pick up time and the tour bus time not clear on the website, after I made the booking through my, I contacted them asking about the pickup time and they told me 4:30pm , I wasn’t happy about that at all.

  • Rottness Island

    Cruiser65305811860,,Dec 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Perfect day fron start to finish. Time went too quick. Ferry across was easy and not far before we got our bearings. Went on bus tour around the island where as many cycled. Guide was excelleny in his knowledge but being on the opposite side to where i was would have helped. After that we had plenty of time to explore. Once you saw one Quokka you saw loads so just be patient. I walked up to lighthouse which was a leisurly walk even in the sun. Highly recommended

  • Only one ferry each way per day from Perth

    644lesleym,,Dec 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Quokkas were a definite must see for me so really appreciated the plentiful opportunities to see them. Enjoyed the bus tour too. Malcolm was an excellent guide who certainly knew his stuff. However, it’s a long day if you’re travelling from Perth and only planning on the bus tour as you only have the option of one ferry each way.

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