Grand tour de Rottnest Island incluant le déjeuner et le trajet en train historique
Description
Faites une visite guidée de 4 heures en train/autocar autour de Rottnest Island. Commencez par un tour historique en train et une visite des canons et tunnels Oliver Hill de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Après un déjeuner pique-nique (inclus), explorez l'île en autocar. Faites un arrêt au phare de Wadjemup et découvrez l'histoire de Noongar (autochtone). Profitez de la vue depuis le belvédère de Jeannie et admirez la colonie d'otaries à fourrure à Cathedral Rocks dans le magnifique West End. Veuillez noter que le volet Tour des canons et tunnels d'Oliver Hill de 45 minutes comprend environ 700 mètres de marche et 240 marches inégales. Il n'y a pas d'aires de repos et pas de marche arrière une fois à l'intérieur. Le portage d'enfants est interdit sauf pour les petits bébés dans les porte-bébés (qui permettent à l'adulte accompagnant d'avoir les deux mains libres pour les balustrades dans les tunnels). Les enfants de moins de 12 ans doivent être accompagnés d'un adulte. La visite a lieu dans des tunnels fermés - veuillez surveiller les plafonds bas, les surfaces inégales et autres dangers de voyage - et suivez les instructions Guide.
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Itinéraire
Voyagez jusqu'à Oliver Hill en train-trolley historique. Profitez de la vue depuis le sommet puis participez à une visite guidée autour de cette attraction historique, représentant la défense de l'Australie-Occidentale pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Au fil des ans, il a été mis en évidence comme un site patrimonial important et présente les installations et mécanismes de défense qui étaient en place pour défendre les principaux ports australiens submergés par les navires de guerre pendant la guerre.
Après un déjeuner léger (inclus), montez dans notre autocar pour poursuivre votre visite. Admirez la vue imprenable sur l'océan depuis le belvédère Jeannies et admirez le récif frangeant.
Profitez de la vue spectaculaire sur le West End et visitez la colonie d'otaries à fourrure à long nez à Cathedral Rocks.
Les nombreux lacs salés occupent environ 10 % de la superficie. Les lacs Bagdad, Vincent, Herschel, Garden, Government House et Serpentine en font partie. Ces lacs sont permanents et sont toujours accessibles toute l'année, d'autres lacs notables qui peuvent s'assécher pendant toute la période estivale comprennent le lac Pink, le lac Sirius, le lac Negri et les lacs jumeaux Pearse. Ces lacs salés sont connus pour devenir roses à la suite de l'interaction entre les algues et le sel qui pousse dans l'eau. Lorsque le bon mélange de sel et de lumière du soleil interagit avec les algues, un pigment rouge connu sous le nom de bêta-carotène est accumulé, ce qui donne une teinte rose à l'eau.
Passez à côté de ce phare historique, construit en 1896 et toujours en activité aujourd'hui, avec une portée de 26 milles marins.
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Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Remarque: cette excursion n'inclut pas le transport en ferry depuis et vers l'île. ceci doit être réservé séparément sur votre opérateur de ferry préféré
- Repas de bébé non inclus
- Veuillez noter que le volet Tour des canons et tunnels d'Oliver Hill de 45 minutes comprend environ 700 mètres de marche et 240 marches inégales. Il n'y a pas d'aires de repos et pas de marche arrière une fois à l'intérieur. Le portage d'enfants est interdit sauf pour les petits bébés dans les porte-bébés (qui permettent à l'adulte accompagnant d'avoir les deux mains libres pour les balustrades dans les tunnels). Les enfants de moins de 12 ans doivent être accompagnés d'un adulte. La visite a lieu dans des tunnels fermés - veuillez surveiller les plafonds bas, les surfaces inégales et autres dangers de voyage - et suivez les instructions Guide.
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Train ride was fun. Was told when started that tunnels tour involved equivalent of 8 storeys of stairs, so several people couldn't do it. Fortunately, a lovely volunteer guide, Marianna, gave us an informative tour of the guns etc above ground. She was great. Rest of tour was just too much time soent on bus, with a few rushed photo stops. Be aware very few toilets along the way. Sometimes had to choose between looking at view or using bathroom. All in all, wish I had just taken the hop on/hop off bus.
The first part of the tour, which was the train ride up to Oliver Hill and then the tour of the guns and tunnels was pretty good, but as I understand it, packaged in with Quokka Tours but neither run by Quokka Tours (the tunnel tour was run by a volunteer). Then we jumped on a bus to Cathedral rocks (stop was too short), a stop at one of the beaches for a few minutes, and then to the lighthouse for also a very short stop. The bus tour was very very dull. I'm sorry, and I don't mean to be rude but it was frustrating hearing about things like the islands's power grid, the staff amenities (which for some reason we drove past), the golf course etc. It was comprehensive but frustrating. I regret not just taking the hop on/off bus and just being able to take it at my own pace
We booked the Grand Island Tour through the SeaLink Ferry Office at Barrack St Quay. They were very helpful, even down to checking the weather forecasts for the following week to recommend the badt day to go - which turned out to be very helpful as both the day before and after our visit were very windy and the sea part of the trip would have been pretty choppy. The ferry leaves precisely on time with a lovely one hour river cruise down to Fremantle, followed by 30 minutes to Rottnest, which was a bit bumpy going over, but very smooth coming back On arrival you have an hour to get your bearings in the small town, maybe grab a coffee, and find the Settlement Railway station, where our guide for the day, Kevin, was waiting. The train ride was on original old tracks and good fun, with an informative driver. The Gunnery Tour was very interesting and led by a very well informed volunteer. On completion, Kevin was waiting for us and the remaining 2 hours was a bus your around the island, with an excellent commentary punctuated with lots of personal anecdotes, as Kevin has been visiting Rottnest for 70 odd years, since he was 2 - and he has a lovely sense of humour. We arrived back in the town at 3 30, which allowed about 45 mins to check out the few shops and bars around. A great way to experience the island in a day, especially if cycling is not your thing. And it's a great way to learn just how you would plan your next visit, without the Tour. Definitely somewhere I'd like to come back to if I make it back to this part of the world- though I'd hope to catch up with Kevin again, as he made the day very special. The ferry ride back was lovely and smooth, and perfect for a sundowner while watching the sun set on the trip back to Perth. Highly recommend, though check the weather forecasts before booking.
Very enjoyable. However spend too much time at the tunnels. Would have liked a bit more time to take pictures of the scenery. Guide informative. Lunch just a wrap and water but adequate.
This was an excellent way to see the island. It was very hot so touring on a bike would have been tough! Had a few stops along the way with a bit of military history, stunning beaches and most importantly seeing the quokkas close up in their natural environment. The tour was hosted by the fabulous Nicky who was very friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend
Wonderful experience, we loved our tour, especially Kevin, he was so informative. Will be back be sure to go back.
This tour is great to get an understanding of the history and an overview of what the island has to offer. We used it as an introduction then followed up on a subsequent day to ride around the island taking time to soak in the beauty.
Our guide Kevin and his wife, the train driver were both informative and helpful. Knowledgeable Kevin brought us safe around the island. Sara at Oliver Hill was excellent guide, also extremely knowledgeable. Only downside was the overcrowded train ride. Additional tickets had been sold to people who didn’t do the grand tour. Lunch GF was super!
Great way to see Rottnest in a day. Barney was our guide and he was welcoming and fun. The coach was comfortable and clean and we got to see the bulk of the Island in comfort, back at jetty in time for our departing ferry. Excellent value for money and a great way to spend the day. And then there’s the Quokkas……
Wow thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed our tour and you were able to soak in all the highlights of Rottnest! We hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks, Australian Pinnacle Tours team.
Firstly Pinnacle tours are a very professional company. This tour was great - pickup from our perth hotel. Great ferry trip then a walk to the train. Everything was organised well. Train was cute. Then bus to Oliver Hill. Very interesting and the tunnels were a highlight. The volunteers were fabulous… The rest of the tour around the island was informative and pleasant. Theres some fabulous beaches there. Ending at the Township with the shops and cafes and of course all the Quokkas. Cute little things, luckily we’ve seen quite a few on the bus trip. The driver seem to know where they like to be and he would stop and let us have a look.. it was fun watching the sea planes come in and out, unfortunately when we got home there was news that a plane had crashed with loss of life.. very sad indeed
Hi karenm642, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour, from the ferry ride to the tunnels at Oliver Hill and those cheeky quokkas. We agree—the volunteers are fantastic! Our thoughts are with those affected by the seaplane incident; it was indeed very sad news. Thanks, from the team at Australian Pinnacle Tours.
