Rottnest Island bus services
The Rottnest Island Bus Service provides visitors to the Island with transport from the main accommodation areas and some of the most beautiful beaches and bays on the Island.
Offering a regular scheduled service, it's a great way to explore the Island.
For a printable version of the bus schedule, please download Bus Timetable (1 March - 30 May 2012).
You can also download our rates.
Shuttle bus services
The shuttle bus operates between the main accommodation areas on the Island. Departing the main bus stop in Thomson Bay Settlement, the service travels to Geordie Bay Store for Geordie, Fay's and Longreach Bays, returns to the main bus stop and then departs to the airport and Kingstown Barracks.
This service, free to accommodation guests, runs until 9:00pm for Geordie Bay. If you are considering going to the movies at the Rottnest Picture Hall, it is advisable to check the movie running times.
Bayseeker service
Spend your day exploring some of Rottnest Island’s finest Bays on the popular Bayseeker Bus Service. The Bayseeker departs from the Main Bus Stop in Thomson Bay and completes a regular circuit around the main body of the Island. Purchase your all day tickets from the Rottnest Island Visitor Centre and you can jump on, jump off at your leisure. (Note: Timetables are posted at all bus stops).
For the best value, purchase a:
- Weekender Pass - 3 days for the price of 2; or
- Holiday Pass - 5 days for the price of 3
| All day rider | | | | Annual Passes | |
| Adult | $13.50 | | | Adult | $50.00 |
| Concession | $10.50 | | | Concession | $35.00 |
| Family (2x2) | $29.00 | | | Family (2x2) | $110.00 |
| One way | $7.50 | | | - | |
| Child (4-12yrs) | $6.00 | | | Child (4-12 yrs) | $25.00 |
| Extra child | $2.50 | | | Extra child | $10.00 |
Bike & Bus
Ride your Rottnest Island Hire bike till you are tired then jump on a Bayseeker and return to the settlement in air-conditioned comfort. Simply leave your bike at a numbered Bus Stop when you have had enough peddle power and we will collect your bike for you later.
| Adult | $45.00 |
| Concession | $40.00 |
| Child (4-12 yrs) | $30.00 |