Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour
Overview
Hop on a ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island for a day of exploring the stunning island. Enjoy a 90-minute coach tour of the island. You'll learn from commentary by a knowledgeable guide and make stops at Wadjemup Lighthouse and the West End. In the afternoon enjoy free time to explore the island’s beautiful beaches, walking trails, car-free roads and historical sites at your leisure, before catching the ferry back to the mainland.
What's Included
- Rottnest Island Authority fee
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking)
- 90-minute coach tour
- Round-trip Swan River cruise (if booked to depart from Perth)
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional activities (bike, snorkel gear, surfboard or stand up paddleboard hire)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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West End
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour?
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Activity code: C-5297DR
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Rottnest Island Authority fee.
- Lunch (if option selected).
- Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking).
- 90-minute coach tour.
- Round-trip Swan River cruise (if booked to depart from Perth).
- Local guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Additional activities (bike, snorkel gear, surfboard or stand up paddleboard hire).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Rottnest Island Authority fee
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking)
- 90-minute coach tour
- Round-trip Swan River cruise (if booked to depart from Perth)
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional activities (bike, snorkel gear, surfboard or stand up paddleboard hire)
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
