The Rottnest Voluntary Guides Association (RVGA) was established in 1986 to promote an increased awareness and appreciation of the Island's natural environment and historical significance for visitors.
More than twenty years on and 250 volunteers later, the RVGA has gone from strength to strength in providing a wide range of visitor services on Rottnest Island including tours and other recreational activities that illustrate the Island's natural and cultural history in the public arena.
The RVGA is an incorporated group with a formal constitution, and a management committee that meets on a regular basis. Financial members are required to perform rostered duties for a minimum of six days per financial year.
Each day, a minimum of seven guides travel to Rottnest to conduct guided history tours and show visitors over the Guns and Tunnels. They also staff exhibitions such as the Pilot Boat Display, the Salt Store, the Museum and Lomas Cottage as well as providing advice to the Island’s visitors. Visit them at the Salt Store.
Download the Daily Tour Program or click here for more information on the various tours available.
During the school holidays, activities expand to include a much wider range of activities.Bird Walks, Behind the Scenes tours, Beach Walks, Treasure Hunt for children, as well as night activities including Ghosts, Mysteries and Tall Tales, Star Gazing, Quiz Nights and West End Sun Set Bus Trips. Find out more on the School Holiday Program here.
Special Request Guiding for organisations and groups can be arranged by contacting the Education Office (08) 9372 9777.
As the guiding duties expand so does the need for more Guides. If you are interested contact the Guides at the Salt Store on Rottnest or phone: (08) 9372 9757. View the Membership Brochures or download a Membership Application.
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