Rottnest Island Bayseeker Day Trip from Perth: Explore Flora, Fauna and History in Comfort
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20 Ratings
Perth

Explore the stunning beauty of Rottnest Island in air-conditioned comfort on this 1 hour and 30 minute bus tour with live commentary.

Take in the amazing flora and fauna of the island, whilst learning about the colonial and maritime history of this magnificent island.

Duration: 9 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Barrack Street Jetty - Check in at the blue ticketing office to commence your cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island.
  • Swan River - Cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island, via Fremantle, along the Swan River. During your 1 hour 30 minute transfer, listen to informative Captain’s commentary and relax whilst enjoy the scenic views.
  • Rottnest Island - Land here on Rottnest Island. You have free time until your tour commences.
  • Rottnest Island Settlement Main Bus Stop - Meet your guide here to commence your bus tour. Your driver will also act as tour guide and point out attractions as you tour the island. On the conclusion of your tour you will have free time until your ferry departure.
  • Rottnest Island Visitor Centre - Visit the visitor information centre to see what else you can see and do on Rottnest Island
  • Rottnest Island - Free time after the tour until boarding the return ferry, departing 4:30pm, disembark Perth approximately 6:00pm.
What's Included
  • Guided 1-hour 45-minute bus tour of Rottnest Island
  • Same day return SeaLink ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island
  • All landing and facility fees included
  • Optional hotel pickup available (Prebooking required and subject to availability)
What's Not Included
  • All food and drink
Additional Information
  • 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
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.

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Sodeyamasmart
Jan 4, 2024
Beautiful starry sky - I enjoyed it. Because it was summer, the sun set late and the time was later overall, but I was able to see a beautiful starry sky for the first time in a long time. We were dropped off at a hotel (the Peninsula) that was not the meeting place. (midnight)
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Shirley911
Jun 16, 2023
Rottnest Island excursion - Ferry ride down Swan River was great, very good commentary. Stopped briefly at Fremantle to pick up other passages then on to Rottnest Island. Took the bus tour around the island. Our driver and guide was full of knowledge and quirky tidbits about the island. I then walked around the settlement area, had lunch at Fransisco’s and photographed the Quokkas. Fun day
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Desmond_k
Mar 9, 2023
Enjoyable trip to Rottnest. - On Rottnest Island saw two Quokkas being territorial. Heard the clicking thumping noise with their hind legs. Enjoyable cruise down the Swan River and enjoyable bus tour on the island.
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Sodeyamasmart
Jan 21, 2024
Quokka used to people - I went to see the quokka. When we were going around the island by bus, we only saw a glimpse of it from afar, but when I was resting near the dock, this one came out and asked for food. It wasn't scared of people at all. It made me worry if it was safe.
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Gavind173
Sep 25, 2023
This is a really fun trip to do. - This is a really fun trip to do and it's marginally cheaper than booking the ferry and the bus trip on Rottnest Island separately on their own. Although do note that a) the bus trip doesn't let you off anywhere. If you want that option, get the hop on, hop off bus. On this bus tour though you do get some excellent commentary, and b) once the bus tour is done after about 1 3/4 - 2 hours, you're left to your own devices.
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Hkan_e
Oct 4, 2023
Quokkas island - The view and the Quokkas. Hard to find the bus. Very windy. The icecream was good. A nice place to go to.
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Siongkwang_s
Sep 9, 2023
Boring day trip - The cruise trip to Rottnest Island was very refreshing, however the bus trip all the way without getting out to feel the surrounding, plus most importantly, we could not hear the guide's introduction of the PLACE OF INTEREST
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Milena_d
Aug 4, 2023
Rottnest Island is nice... - Rottnest Island is nice place, but no need to take a tour. Ferry tickets are available in the terminal. Bus tour around the Island is not exciting- better to go by bike or walk. it is not turistic bus, more Like public one, with uncomfortable seats. Good option for people who have problem with moving around but if not it is better to go around by yourself.
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Lynette_r
Mar 4, 2023
Not as good as I hoped - Boat trip along the Swan river and out to Rottnest Is was good. Difficult to find bus meeting place as no signage. Bus basically just drove us around the island. Some interesting commentary but it all seemed a bit light. I was expecting something more interactive and having experience with the quokka but we only stopped briefly to look at a view.
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Virgilio_b
Sep 9, 2023
Just buy a ferry return... - Just buy a ferry return ticket and $20 admission fee, that’s total $120 from Perth ( even cheaper if ur from Fremantle ) instead of paying $175, there’s plenty of free tour when u arrive. U also don’t need to stay 8 hours if ur doing day trip, U will get bored. Well quokkas are cute and u can find them near the shops.
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