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Rottnest Island: Comprehensive Guided Tour with Train Ride from Perth
4.4
53 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 - Check in here to commence your cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island.
- Swan River - Cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island 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 - Arrive on the island and have…
- Barrack Street Jetty - Check in here to commence your cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island.
- Swan River - Cruise from Perth to Rottnest Island 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 - Arrive on the island and have free time until your tour commences.
- Rottnest Island Settlement Train Station - Meet your guide here to commence your Grand Island Tour. Board the heritage train for a ride to Oliver Hill and a guided tour at Oliver Hill WWII Guns & Tunnel, followed by a light sandwich lunch.
- Oliver Hill Gun - Guided bus tour of the island commences from Oliver Hill. Your driver will also act as tour guide and point out attractions as you tour the island.
- Barrack Street Jetty - Meet your return ferry to commence your back to Perth. Departing Rottnest Island at 4:30pm, disembark Perth approximately 6pm.
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
4.4
(53 Ratings)
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Mhalfport
Nov 21, 2025
An interesting full day learning about the beautiful Rottnest Island. - I enjoyed my whole day, travelling by SeaLink Ferry from Barrack Street Jetty, Perth, to Rottnest Island, and back. The seats were comfortable.
There was plenty of time before the coach tour to enjoy food and drinks from the bakery. There were many quokkas in the area, very quiet and well used to people.
I loved the train ride up to Oliver’s Hill. The tour through the battery was very interesting, and I found the stairs and ramps easy to manage.
The drive around the Island seeing the beautiful beaches, and seals, was appreciated.
There was more time to see things around the village before catching the ferry back to Perth.
The only disappointment I had was the Museum closed at 3.30, so I didn’t get to visit it.
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Parisparadise
Oct 31, 2025
A Rapturous day on Rottnest Island - Great day out with a very experienced guide called Kevin. It was a fun day and terrific to see so many Quokkas on the island. Oliver Hill gun battery guide Bronwyn was very informative and the history very interesting. The island is beautiful and pristine and well worth a visit.
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A5266oxglendam
Oct 28, 2025
Our Swan River and Rottnest Island Tour - The SeaLink Ferry trip from Perth along the Swan River to Fremantle was breathtaking. There were many sights on both sides with a descriptive commentary on the way. The bus tour around Rottnest Island which had several stops for photos, was equally as good. However, our seats were at the rear of the coach so what we could see was limited in relation to the guidance. Still, an enjoyable journey just the same. With souvenir shops, cafes, bar and bakery on the island there was plenty of opportunity to browse and/or relax between tours. The quokkas and birds certainly made their presence felt. In all, the whole day was well worth the cost. We would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who is visiting Perth and seeking a great day out.
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Inspectorm2309
Oct 16, 2025
Day trip to Rottie - Great day and great tour. The gun battery was very interesting and included a lovely lunch.
Tip - sit on the off drivers side of the bus for best photo opportunity
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Inspectorm2309
Oct 16, 2025
Perth and Freemantle’s little island getaway - Great day with Sealink and the Grand Island tour including a lovely lunch.
The tour of the island was a quick taste of what the island has to offer. The tour of the gun battery was exceptional and very interesting. The Quokkas were very photogenic.
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Mimako_n
Oct 10, 2025
Good experience - Good day out, lots of variety and informative guide( Nicki/Bob😂) Very natural and covered all aspects of our expectations.
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Revuall
Oct 2, 2025
A great trip from Perth CBD to the island and return later in the day - We took the Sealing Ferry from Perth CBD to Rottnest Island and return. The first almost hour was a delightful cruise down the river from Perth to Fremantle.
Unfortunately the trip became a little rough during the crossing which was out of the control of the SeaLink Staff. However they were attentive to a couple of passengers who became sea sick in the rough weather.
We all arrived in more or less one piece and spent an enjoyable day on the Island.
We had included the round island bus trip, which worked out well on a partly rainy day.
There were plenty of quokka to see in the village.
Thankfully the return trip was uneventful as the weather had improved and the wind dropped.
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Jeanpierre_n
Sep 23, 2025
Rottnest Island - Departure from Perth, with change of boat to Fremantle. Same goes for the return. The train is being maintained, replaced by a bus. Nice tour with beautiful scenery.
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P576artanyab
Nov 3, 2025
Grand Island tour not so grand - Delay with starting grand Island tour means everything else was in a hurry. Delay due to conflicting info on check in & resulting confused pax. Microphone in bus wasn't working well
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William_c
Oct 18, 2025
An unfortunate day - The tour guides were great, knowledgeable, friendly, but the train was under maintenance, so was the direct ferry, it took 2-2.5 hours to get to and from the island from Perth, so 4-5 hrs on ferries.
I would have liked a bit more time on the island to roam around.
Itinerary could have been a bit clearer, that the bus tour follows on from the train tour.
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