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Rottnest Island: Comprehensive Guided Tour with Train Ride from Perth
4.5
65 Ratings
Perth
Embark on a comprehensive guided tour of Rottnest Island from Perth. Explore stunning beaches, woodlands, and salt lakes, and enjoy a historic train ride.
Embark on a comprehensive guided tour of Rottnest Island from Perth. Explore stunning beaches, woodlands, and salt lakes, and enjoy a historic train ride.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Barrack Street Jetty - Begin your journey here for the cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island.
- Swan River - Enjoy a cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island along the Swan River. During the 1 hour and 30-minute transfer, listen to the Captain’s informative commentary and relax while taking in the beautiful views.
- Rottnest Island - Arrive on…
- Barrack Street Jetty - Begin your journey here for the cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island.
- Swan River - Enjoy a cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island along the Swan River. During the 1 hour and 30-minute transfer, listen to the Captain’s informative commentary and relax while taking in the beautiful views.
- Rottnest Island - Arrive on the island and enjoy some free time before your tour begins.
- Rottnest Island Settlement Train Station - Meet your guide here to start your Grand Island Tour. Board the heritage train for a ride to Oliver Hill, where you’ll have a guided tour of the Oliver Hill WWII Guns & Tunnel, followed by a light sandwich lunch.
- Oliver Hill Gun - The guided bus tour of the island starts from Oliver Hill. Your driver will also serve as your tour guide, highlighting attractions as you explore the island.
- Barrack Street Jetty - Catch your return ferry to head back to Perth. Departing Rottnest Island at 4:30 pm, you will arrive in Perth at approximately 6 pm.
What's Included
- Lunch
- On-board WiFi
- Optional complimentary hotel pick up (Prebook is essential and subject to availability)
- Bus tour of the island with stops at key locations
- Admission Fees
- On-board restrooms
- Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels Tour including train ride
- Ferry transfers
- Lunch
- On-board WiFi
- Optional complimentary hotel pick up (Prebook is essential and subject to availability)
- Bus tour of the island with stops at key locations
- Admission Fees
- On-board restrooms
- Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels Tour including train ride
- Ferry transfers
Additional Information
Embark on the ultimate guided expedition of Rottnest Island with this full-day trip from Perth. Dive into the splendor of this A-Class nature reserve with a combined bus and train excursion. Savor the island’s diverse wildlife and plant life, breathtaking beaches, lush woodlands, and remarkable salt lakes, all starting with an extraordinary journey by…
Embark on the ultimate guided expedition of Rottnest Island with this full-day trip from Perth. Dive into the splendor of this A-Class nature reserve with a combined bus and train excursion. Savor the island’s diverse wildlife and plant life, breathtaking beaches, lush woodlands, and remarkable salt lakes, all starting with an extraordinary journey by historic train.
- Return ferry from Rottnest Island 4:30pm, arriving Perth approximately 6pm.
- Limited paid parking is available near the departure point. Please allow ample time for parking. Public transportation or a ride share is recommended
- Due to maintenance of the train, a coach may be substituted for this part of the tour without notice
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Location
Barrack Street Jetty
Check in at the blue ticketing office located on Pier 3, Barrack St Jetty.
Sealink Rottnest Island offers complimentary hotel pick up at a number of hotels in the Perth CBD (subject to availability). Please contact us at 1300 786 552 if you would like to know more.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(65 Ratings)
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Annaw6677hz
Mar 3, 2026
Worth the trip - A lovely day out. Highly recommend. Fabulous scenery
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Leicesterpenguin
Feb 24, 2026
A lovely day to spend a day from Perth - 0830 depart from Barrack St Jetty. Lovely commentary from Sealink ferry pilot. Very tongue in cheek at times and fun. Arrived in Rottnest after about 90 mins. Smooth until into the open sea but worth it.
Rottnest is a gem. Lost of bays etc to explore but we did this tour. Met host Fiona and caught the train to the Big Gun and tunnels. You do get long enough for a guided tour and the guides are excellent and so knowledgeable. Lunch provided (Chicken wrap) and then tour around the island. Passed/stopped many scenic points and bays. Occasional stop for photos or Quokkas although they do not really come out into the open until later.
The event of the day was when our driver Fiona had a tyre blowout at Parakeet Bay. As replacement coach was sent for and arrived promptly. Poor Fiona came in for a bit of stick but she was trying to avoid abandoned bikes left by other island visitors. However this gave us a few more minutes at the bay and we were able to see a Stingray swim past.
The ferry journey back was a bit choppy but all in all, a fantastic day. A final word for Fiona, thanks for being a great host and giving everyone a great day out.
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Tmgfh
Feb 22, 2026
Just Amazing , Absolutely Amazing !!!! - Referred to menu others Rottnest is certainly a Global Tourist Gem!!! I wasn’t prepared for the very bumpy ferry ride so here’s my advice. If staying in Perth City take a train to Fremantle and take the ferry from there to Rottnest . Firstly the fair on the ferry will be far cheaper and the train journey to Fremantle is only $3.50.
Rottnest is just unreal. They advertise bikes a come the island however this is hard work on bikes that are heavy and robust . #The hop-on hop-off bus is fantastic for $30 . Drivers are great guides with Stop 11 the highlight stop for sure . There are good food choices on the island and a full supermarket. If travelling with a group. I lived The Bakery who have a great selection and great coffee. Plenary of sun cream is advised however you cannot beat the scenery . It’s a a photographers dream . I will be back at some stage in my life. Loved it.
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James
Feb 19, 2026
Great day out to a very unique island…. - Great day out. The whole experience was an inner from the moment we got on the ferry in Perth. The island tour was long, but a lot of fun. we were both glad we did it.
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Blatabout
Feb 19, 2026
A grand tour in every sense! - A grand tour in every sense! A full day out. Very entertaining and knowledgeable guides. Lots of free time to spot the quokkas.
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Robert_h
Feb 14, 2026
Lovely ferry ride from... - Lovely ferry ride from Perth to Rottnest, train ride fun, tour of gunnery good, stairs not a problem, bus tour extensive and we saw many quokas. stunning ocean views
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F1511hwiank
Jan 21, 2026
A great day out - Rottnest Island (or Wadjemup) is well worth seeing. The ferry left Perth at 8.30am and we got back at 6.00pm, so it's a full day. The journey between Perth and the island takes about 90 minutes. This tour includes a guided coach trip round the island - our guide was great and Rottnest is spectacular. There is time after the coach trip to grab some lunch and do a bit of exploring. The quokkas don't really come out until mid / late-afternoon but we saw loads of them from 2pm onwards.
With hindsight, we wish we had just booked the ferry and then travelled round the island using the frequent hop-on / hop-off buses, as we would have had control over where we stopped and for how long.
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Cathy_d
Jan 9, 2026
Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour - We had an absolutely fantastic day on our Day tour! Nicky was an outstanding guide and driver—professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Greg, our volunteer tour guide, was equally amazing, sharing great insights, stories, and enthusiasm that really brought the tour to life. Together they made the day memorable, well-organized, and fun. Highly recommend this tour and especially Nicky and Greg for an exceptional experience!
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Qiongjuans
Jan 1, 2026
Excellent - very experienced and fun tour guide, who was very proud of and loved the island. It was a beautiful place to visit and unwind. Excellent!
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Ganesh_l
Jan 1, 2026
Worst experience - Worst experience as my trip was cancelled and viator didn't inform me.
I had to leave early today to go to the Barack jetty to know that my trip was cancelled.
I had to screw up my new year day because of bad customer service by viator
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