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By bus

Take advantage of the comfort and convenience of a bus and see more of the island in less time.
Bus at Little Salmon Bay
Bus at Little Salmon Bay

Sit back and take in the sights

Whether it’s for a unique tour, or easy transport, the various bus services on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island provide convenience and connection, whatever the weather.

See the island from a different perspective with various bus tours or simply take the daily shuttle bus for a quick ride between Thomson Bay, Geordie Bay, and Kingstown.

Quokka Coaches Island Explorer

Choose to ride the full island loop or explore at your own pace, jumping out whenever something catches your eye — perhaps stop at West End to watch the surging waves collide with the coastline.
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Quokka Coaches Shuttle Bus

Settle into island life faster by taking a shuttle bus to your accommodation on arrival.

The shuttle service is a quick and convenient way to move between the island settlements and the airport. The shuttle bus is perfect to get you to your accommodation or save your energy when moving between Thomson Bay, Geordie Bay and Kingstown.

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Quokka Coaches Bayseeker Island Tour

A cosy bus ride past woodland habitats, salt lakes, and beaches. This two-hour bus tour is for nature-lovers who like to stay comfortable while still getting a culture fix from the commentary, with stops at various maritime and military history sites. 

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Discover Rottnest Bus Tour With Rottnest Express

This 90-minute tour takes you to the island’s most spectacular locations, stopping at Wadjemup Lighthouse and West End. 

The onboard commentary delivers insights into the island’s history and native flora and fauna as you experience Wadjemup undercover. 

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Accessible for all

The Discover Rottnest tour bus, and Quokka Coaches shuttle and tour buses are wheelchair accessible. However, please call ahead to ensure that seats within the bus can be removed to accommodate the wheelchair. Read more about accessibility here

Charter bus hire

Are you planning a special event or wedding on the island?

Provide your guests with the ultimate in comfort and convenience with 34- and 43-seater charter buses available for hire with Quokka Coaches.

Bus travel on the island
Bus travel on the island

Quokka Coaches Seasonal Transport Pass

Are you a regular visitor to the island? Save on your next stay with a Rottnest Seasonal Transport Pass from Quokka Coaches. The pass gives you access to a discounted rate for the Island Explorer and Accommodation Shuttle service so you can see more for less.

Conditions apply.

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