SeaLink Rottnest Island · Perth or Fremantle
A SeaLink return from Perth or Fremantle, the island admission fee, and a 90-minute air-conditioned bus tour with a live guide out to the West End. It suits anyone who wants to see the whole island without cycling 22 kilometres.
You pick the departure: Fremantle, about 30 minutes across, or Perth, with a Swan River cruise and a crossing of about 90 minutes. On the island the tour leaves from the main bus stop in the settlement. The listing describes a 90-minute air-conditioned bus tour with live commentary on flora, wildlife, and colonial and maritime history, passing Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh.
After the tour you have free time before your ferry home. The island has a long Aboriginal history as well as a colonial one: Wadjemup is the Whadjuk Noongar name, and the island authority's history page is a good primer before you go.
The listing says you may be able to switch to another departure with 60 minutes' notice, subject to seats. It also says the tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Rottnest Express sells a similar Discover Rottnest package from Fremantle and Perth, if its sailing times suit you better.
Fremantle at Victoria Quay, or Perth at Pier 3, Barrack Street Jetty. Perth sails once a day at 8:30am.
From Perth, the first part is a commentated cruise down the Swan River.
In the settlement near the jetty. Use spare time for coffee or a first quokka sighting.
Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, the fur seals at Cathedral Rocks and the West End, with live commentary.
Swim at The Basin or walk the settlement, then catch your ferry back.
★★★★★Lisa, our bus driver and tour guide on Rottnest Island was so friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about her job.
★★★★★The speed of the tour was just right to take in the sights without rushing us.
★★★★★Fantastic day trip from the ferry journey up the river with commentary to the bigger boat trip out to Rottnest
★★★★★The bus tour with our guide explaining every aspect so clearly was the highlight.
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The listing gives 90 minutes, on an air-conditioned bus with live commentary. The whole day takes seven hours or more, depending on your sailing.
At the main bus stop in the settlement, a short walk from the jetty. Check your booking for the tour time.
For the highlights, yes. A bus tour covers the far end of the island, which leaves the afternoon for a swim and the settlement. Our day trip guide plans it out.
Very likely, though not guaranteed. Guests report seeing quokkas as soon as they walked off the jetty. Watch from a distance: no touching and no feeding.
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Ferry from Perth or Fremantle and a 90-minute guided bus tour round the island, entry included.
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