Rottnest Island Tours
Grand Island Tour
Let us look after you for the day as you enjoy all the major attractions of Rottnest Island. Enjoy a historic walk through the Settlement then a tea or coffee before boarding the Island Discovery Tour. Take a wander through the Rottnest Museum or climb the Wadjemup Lighthouse before returning to the Settlement for lunch. After lunch hop aboard the Captain Hussey for a train ride up to Oliver Hill and view the massive 9.2 inch diameter guns and take a guided tour of the underground tunnels. Return to the Settlement on the Captain Hussey.
The tour commences at 8:15 am from the Main Jetty. Adult $99.00; Concession $79.00; Family (2X2) $252.00; Child $54.50 and Extra Child $30.00. Please purchase tickets from the Visitor Centre. For more information regarding this fantastic tour package please contact the Visitor Centre 9372 9732 or email enquiries@rottnestisland.com
Discovery Tour
Rottnest Island Discovery Tour is the Island's popular coach tour and includes full commentary from a coach captain on many aspects of the Island's unique history, environment, heritage and wildlife, as well as up-to-date information on new developments and activities on Rottnest.
Wadjemup Lighthouse and the West End are two of the highlights of this popular tour.
The tour takes approximately 90 minutes and departs daily from the Main Bus Stop on Rottnest Island.
Time: Tour departs daily from the bus stop in Thomson Bay at 11.20am, 1:40 and 1:50pm .
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Centre.
Price:
Adult: $34.00
Concession: $26.00
Child: $16.50
Family (2 x 2): $70.50 Extra Child: $7.50
* Prices as of 1st July 2011
The Oliver Hill Train and Tour
Join us on the 'Captain Hussey' and enjoy the scenic train ride to picturesque Oliver Hill for a guided tour of the massive 9.2 inch diameter guns and tunnel system that forms part of Rottnest Island's significant military heritage.
The Train departs from the Settlement Railway Station and tickets are available at the Rottnest Island Visitor and Information Centre.
Time: Tour departs daily from the train platform at 11.20am and 1.30pm.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Centre.
Price:
Adult: $27.00
Child: $15.50
Concession: $21.00
Family (2 x 2): $58.00 Extra child: $7.50
*Prices as of 1st July 2011
Charter 1- Capella
Hop on board the Capella from Charter 1, a state of the art sailing catamaran now operating from Rottnest Island.
The season commences Monday 19 September 2011. Tours depart daily at 10:30, 1:30 and 5pm.
Charter 1 also cater for group bookings and other functions.
The are five exclusive tours offered to the public by Charter 1:
Charter 1- Snorkelling Tour
Climb on board the Capella and enjoy the amazing snorkelling Rottnest Island has to offer. Explore the amazing natural underwater sculptures alongside hundreds of fish without the hassle and crowds of the beach. (Snorkelling Equipment Included).
Time: Tour departs daily from the small t-jetty on the northern side of the main jetty at 10:30am. Approximately 2.5 hours.
Price:
Adult: $58
Kids (below 12) $34
Concession $48
Family (2x2) $148
Charter 1- Eco Sail Adventure Tour
Perfect for either a leisurely afternoon or an exhilarating sailing experience, the Eco Sail takes you through various bays on the search for dolphins, sea lions and whales. Bring the kids along for a swim and a fun drag around in the cargo net.
Time: Tour departs daily from the small t-jetty on the northern side of the main jetty at 1:30pm. Approximately 2 hours.
Price:
Adult: $ 48
Kids ( below 12) $ 29
Concession $40
Family (2x2) $129
Charter 1- Twilight Sail Tour
Enjoy an arvo at Rottnest Island. Just relax as you sail around to some of the more secluded bays for a swim. Some nibbles provided and an unobstructed view of the Rotto sunset. Kids are welcome if under adult supervision.
Time: Tour departs daily from the small t-jetty on the northern side of the main jetty at 5pm. Approximately 1 hour.
Price:
Adult: $48
Concession: $40
Kids ( below 12) $29
Family (2x2) $129
Charter 1- Rottnest Ultimate 1 Day Package
Treat yourself to a Rottnest Ultimate day Package at $89 per person. This day package includes one day bike hire and two and a half hour Snorkel Tour on board the amazing Capella (with morning tea and snorkelling equipment included). Also provided is a Subway lunch including a 6 inch sub and drink. Please contact Rottnest Island Bike & Hire on 92925105 for bookings.
As an added option, Capella also offer Rottnests very own floating accommodation from $89 per person. Please call Capella on 0428 604 794 to enquire about accommodation.
Time: Departs daily from the small t-jetty on the northern side of the main jetty.
Tour Prices:
Adult: $69.50
Child (under 12) $45
Family (2x2) $203
Charter 1- Rottnest Escape 2 Day Package
Stay longer and pamper yourself to a Rottnest Escape two day package. Enjoy a Bayseeker bus pass for the whole day which takes you to all the finest beaches and bays around Rottnest. Also included is a Capella Twilight Cruise with a delicious Subway Pizza to enjoy the amazing sunset and a refreshing dip in the ocean.
On the following day, enjoy a whole day of bike and snorkel equipment hire along with a subway lunch. Please contact Rottnest Island Bike & Hire on 9292 5105 for bookings.
As an added option, Capella also offer Rottnests very own floating accommodation from $89 per person. Please call Capella on 0428 604 794 to enquire about accommodation.
Time: Departs daily from the small t-jetty on the northern side of the main jetty.
Tour Price:
Adult: $98
Rottnest Island Eco Adventure Tour
The Rottnest Island Eco Adventure Tour offers passengers an unforgettable, entertaining and informative experience. The waters off Rottnest Island are teeming with marine wildlife feeding on schools of fish. Explore the depths and watch New Zealand Fur Seals feeding with our underwater camera.
Rottnest is home to a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals and the tour guarantees exciting interactions everyday.
Atop the cliffs sit decades old Osprey nests. Watch these majestic birds swoop and glide. Cruise into protected bays and hear stories about the dreamtime and latter day history of this unique Island.
This is the ultimate natural Rottnest Adventure, with adaptive real time commentary. Your guides are motivated and passionate about the island. We are privileged to encounter such an abundance of wildlife along this coast and many of the wildlife are threatened.
Tour includes:
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90 minute Eco Adventure Tour
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Expert commentary by an experienced guide
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See animals in their natural habitat
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Cruise pristine bays and secluded beaches
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Shared on board use of binoculars
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During September to early December the Eco Express will venture out to the Whale Watching zone to observe the migrating Humpback and Southern Right Whales
Season Commenced: Saturday 26 September 2009
Days of Operation: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
| Fares | Ex Rottnest |
| | Adult Conc. Child Family |
| 90 Eco Adventure | $50 $45 $25 $100
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| Timetable | Ex Rottnest |
| | Departs Returns |
| AM Tour (Thu - Mon) | 11.00AM 12.30PM |
| PM Tour (Thu - Mon) | 01.30PM 03.00PM |
Contact Information
Address C Shed Victoria Quay, Fremantle, 6160
Toll Free Phone +61 1300 467 688
Fax +61 08 9430 4036
Email bookings@rottnestexpress.com.au
Website http://www.rottnestexpress.com.au
Omakase - Fully Escorted Island Tour
Let our knowledgeable and experienced Japanese speaking guide help you discover Rottnest Island. Choose either a Discovery Coach Tour or a full Day Bike Hire and complete your experience with a delicious lunch before returning to the mainland.
Tour includes:
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Japanese Speaking Guide
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Rottnest Island Admission Fee
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Hotel transfers from most metropolitan hotels*
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Return transfers to Rottnest Island with Rottnest
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Island Admission Fee
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Swan River Cruise with commentary (from Perth only)
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Morning Tea / Afternoon Tea or Wine Tasting Service (from Perth only)
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Lunch
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Island Discovery Tour or Cycling
| Fares | Ex Perth | Ex Fremantle |
| Adult Conc.Child
| Adult Conc. Child |
| $195 $195 $95 |
| Omakase Bus Tour with Rottnest Lodge Lunch (OM1) | $175 $175 $90 |
| Omakase Bike Tour with Rottnest Lodge Lunch (OM2) | $195 $195 $95 | $175 $175 $90 |
Prices are inclusive of GST. Bookings Essential / Conditions Apply. Equipment hire will require a credit card imprint. Minimum of two passengers required.
* Pickups are only available for Perth 08:45am and Northport 10:00am departures.
Contact Information
Address C Shed Victoria Quay, Fremantle, 6160
Toll Free Phone +61 1300 467 688
Fax +61 08 9430 4036
Email bookings@rottnestexpress.com.au
Website http://www.rottnestexpress.com.au
Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel Tour
A conducted one hour tour, over one of the restored World War II 9.2 inch guns and maze of underground tunnels. Discover why they were installed on Rottnest and how they operated. Either cycle (20 minutes) or walk (45 minutes) to Oliver Hill. Alternatively, you can take the train that links up with the guided tours and departs from the Settlement train station (fares apply and can include entry).
Check tour times and purchase tickets for your transport to the gun from the Visitor Centre. One hour tours operate daily at 11am, 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm.
Visit the friendly Rottnest Voluntary Guides at the Salt Store for more information.
Price:
Adult: $7.50
Concession: $5.50
Child: $3.50
Family (2 x 2): $15.50 Extra child: $2.00
* Prices as of 1st July 2011
Wadjemup Lighthouse Tour
Take the Bayseeker or ride your bike to Wadjemup Hill and experience the breathtaking 360 degree views from Wadjemup Lighthouse, the crystal sapphire Indian Ocean waters frame a stunning picture of the Island. This is also a unique opportunity to discover what goes on within the walls of a real working lighthouse.
The Lighthouse tour will commence at 11am and then every half hour till the last tour at 2:30pm.
Please check with the Visitor Centre each day as Lighthouse Tours are subject to availability.
Visit the friendly Rottnest Voluntary Guides at the Salt Store for more information.
Price:
Adult: $7.50
Concession: $5.50
Child: $3.50
Family (2 x 2): $15.50 Extra child: $2.00
* Prices as of 1st July 2011
History of the Settlement
A free one hour guided history walk around the settlement. See where gaolers and ship pilots lived and worked. Discover why Rottnest became an Aboriginal 'open prison' in 1839.
Operates daily at 2pm.
Tour departs from the Salt store. Visit the friendly Rottnest Voluntary Guides at the Salt Store for more information.
Reefs, Wrecks and Daring Sailors
Pilots were stationed on Rottnest Island between 1848 and 1903 to guide ships safely around the Island's dangerous reefs. This free walk to the Bathurst Lighthouse involves enthralling tales of the exploits of the Pilots and crew on Rottnest. The tour incorporates the pilot crew accommodation, the boathouse and replica pilot boat.
Tours depart Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 11am.
Tour departs from the Salt store. Visit the friendly Rottnest Voluntary Guides at the Salt Store for more information.
Vlamingh Lookout and Salt Lakes Walk
Learn about the remarkable agriculture, industry and exports carried out by the early inhabitants of Rottnest. Walk past the Old Colonial Buildings of the Settlement on the way to the lookout. View the natural beauty of Rottnest and the salt lakes from this vantage point.
Departs Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 11am.
Tour departs from the Salt store. Visit the friendly Rottnest Voluntary Guides at the Salt Store for more information.
Quokka Walk
Rottnest Island's famous marsupial, the quokka, is discovered in this informative walking tour. With an educational focus, this walk leads participants to the quokka's natural habitats and imparts some interesting facts about this iconic animal.
Departs daily at 1pm.
Tour departs from the Salt store. Visit the friendly Rottnest Voluntary Guides at the Salt Store for more information.
