• Hillarys Boat Harbour - Hillarys Boat Harbour is a vibrant tourist destination, featuring upscale shopping, cafes, restaurants, and bars. Relax at the Harbour after your adventure on Rottnest Island.
• Rottnest Fast Ferries - Day Tours - Embark on your adventure with Rottnest Fast Ferries, offering the newest and most spacious ferry to Rottnest Island. Begin your exciting day at Hillarys Boat Harbour.
• Rottnest Island Settlement Train Station - Head to the Rottnest Island Settlement Train Station to board the historic Captain Hussey train and start your tour. Enjoy scenic views as you travel to Oliver Hill.
• Oliver Hill Battery - This site is a prominent symbol of Australia’s defense during World War II. It is recognized as a significant heritage site, showcasing the defense facilities and mechanisms used to protect major Australian ports from warships. During this tour, uncover the hidden secrets of this attraction with a guided tour. Please note, this tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues or children needing to be carried (except those in infant carriers). The tour involves over 240 steps.
• Rottnest Island Visitor Centre - After your tour, take the train back down to the Rottnest Island Settlement and enjoy your free time on the island. The Visitor Centre is an excellent resource hub! Then, take the fast ferry back to Hillarys. Return to Perth using our hotel transfer service from selected Perth hotels, if prebooked, or via your own transport (free parking available).

• Train to Oliver Hill
• Local guide
• Guided Tour
• All taxes, fees and handling charges, including Government Landing Fees

• Lunch

Interested in discovering Rottnest’s role in World War II? Take a high-speed ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, followed by a scenic train ride to Oliver Hill. There, enjoy a guided tour of the tunnel system and the impressive 9.2-inch diameter guns, which are key elements of Rottnest’s military heritage.

Please be aware that this is a physically challenging 45-minute tour, involving about 700 meters of walking and over 240 uneven steps, equivalent to climbing an 8-story building. There are no rest stops and no turning back once inside. Carrying children is not allowed, except for small infants in baby carriers, enabling the accompanying adult to keep both hands free for the railings in the tunnels. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

The tour occurs in enclosed tunnels, so be mindful of low ceilings, uneven surfaces, and other potential trip hazards. Always adhere to the guide’s instructions.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please note that this is a physically demanding 45-minute tour with approximately 700 metres walking and 240+ uneven steps (equivalent to a 8-storey climb). There are no rest stops and no backtracking once inside. No carrying of children is permitted except for small infants in baby carriers (which allow the accompanying adult to have both hands free for the railings in the tunnels). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The tour takes place in enclosed tunnels - please watch for low ceilings, uneven surfaces and other trip hazards - and follow guide instructions at all times.
• Not permitted for travelers with mobility issues and children needing to be carried due to the large number of steps (approximately 240) to be climbed and descended as well as uneven surfaces.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.