Rottnest Island Day Trip by Ferry from Perth with Bus Tour
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Experience Highlights
Escape the city and take this ferry tour to Rottnest Island from Perth with a bus tour. With a local guide, you'll enjoy this small-group experience that lasts around eight hours. In fact, you have the option of taking a high speed ferry from Perth or the port city of Fremantle and then taking the bus tour of the island.
Discover the famous island which is free of all but a few service vehicles and you'll see some major sights such as the Wadjemup Lighthouse. You will enjoy at your own pace with free time on the island. In case you want to enhance your experience, lunch can be included for an additional cost.
- Enjoy this ferry tour to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle with a bus tour of the virtually pedestrianised island.
- Learn about the history of this island from a local guide who will accompany you on this group activity that lasts around eight hours.
- Take the time to discover some of the island's sights and, if you want to enhance the experience, you can have lunch for an additional cost.
What’s included
- Ferry excursion to Rottnest Island
- Bus tour on the island
- Option to depart by ferry from Perth or Fremantle
- Lunch (optional)
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Step by Step
Enjoy this ferry tour to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle with a bus tour. This is an activity where a local guide will accompany you on a group experience that lasts around eight hours. Make the most of your free time on the island to discover what this vehicle-free space has to offer.
On this tour you will board a high speed ferry with the option of departing from either Perth or Fremantle. Once on the island you'll have a bus tour of around an hour and a half where you'll hear live on-board commentary from your guide about Rottnest Island.
If you want to enhance your experience, you can include lunch. Otherwise, you'll be on your own during your free time on the island.
You will discover that one of the main attractions on the island are the quokkas. These friendly animals are only found here and are known for their cheerful and photogenic nature.
Another attraction you will pass by on this tour is the Wadjemup Lighthouse. It was built in 1896 and is 38 metres high, making it one of the tallest in Australia.
Although you'll be travelling by bus, it's worth noting that this island is car-free. Its absence creates a tranquil atmosphere and allows visitors to fully enjoy themselves without the noise and pollution of motor vehicles.