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Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

4.5(783)Fremantle1 hour
VIATOR4.6(419)TRIPADVISOR4.5(364)

Description

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.

Tour Options

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

Itinerary

60 min

Commentary along the Swan River

Pass by

Ferry transfer

5 min

5 minute stop at the Wadjemup Lighthouse

Pass by

Information on Rottnest Island

Admission included15 min

15 minute stop to explore the west-end boardwalk

Highlights

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)

What's included

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)
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional activities (bike, snorkel gear, surfboard or stand up paddleboard hire)

Traveller Ratings

4.5
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Important Information

  • 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

Reviews(783)

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K230ASelisep
August 8, 2026
Great experience!

We had a great time on our trip with Rottnest Express. Our guide Holly was funny and lots of fun, and provided heaps of information on both the ferry and bus tour. All communication was very clear. The bus driver Cos was gave us a very smooth tour around the island with plenty of stops for photo opportunities. We saw whales, dolphins, an osprey, and quokkas during a fantastic day trip. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear of your experience on the bus tour with our team. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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petercY3329VM
August 5, 2026
Awesome day out.

We had a wonderful day. Simon the coach driver and Max the tour guide did a great job. Max was confident and knowledgable. Highly recommend this tour. We would have liked to stop at the lighthouse though! Awesome day out.

Operator response

Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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karensV570GL
August 4, 2026
Rottnest with coach tour

Max was an excellent guide and Larry an excellent driver. Thank you both for an amazing experience……we saw plenty of Quokka and even a humpback whale in the distance. Would highly recommend this trip.

Operator response

Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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karensV570GL
August 3, 2026
Rottnest Island and coach tour

Max and Larry were fantastic guides and we saw plenty of Quokkas and even a humpback whale. Would highly recommend

Operator response

Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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OnAir46432138084
July 29, 2026
Good day trip

It was a very nice day out food on the island was lovely highly recommend the sea food pasta. The quokkas were adorable and everything you imagine them to be. Tiur tour was very good didn't know so much history had happened on the island.

Operator response

Thank you for your 4-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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SamanthaR881
July 23, 2026
Amazing

Amazing expensive with my mum

Operator response

Thank you for your 5-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales Team

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Elinor_M
June 24, 2026
An experience not to be missed!

The trip to Rottnest Island by Rottnest Express did not disappoint. We had a comfortable ferry ride and a great bus trip around the island with informative commentary from Sophie. There were plenty of cute quokka to photograph and my grandchildren scored very well from the souvenir outlets.

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149tapashb
June 23, 2026
Rottnest and Quokkas

Good trip. Guide was excellent. Quokkas were a bit underwhelming..

Operator response

Thank you for your 4-star review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales & Marketing Team

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D70RJlorrainek
June 11, 2026
Excellent

Was a great day and the guide on the bus tour was excellent, his name was Malcolm.

Operator response

Thank you for your 5-star review & feedback! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales & Marketing Team

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fionalA8962ZE
June 11, 2026
Great day out at Rottnest

Even though the weather was average, the day was great. The ferry ride was rough on the way over but I have good sealegs, so “all good”. Bus ride informative and a great way to see the island before doing our own thing. Note: keep an eye on your food, the seagulls and crows will pinch in a split second!!

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