Rottnest Island Full-Day Trip With Island Tour from Hillarys
Overview
Enjoy return transfers from selected Perth hotels (must be pre-booked) before embarking on a 40 minute high speed ferry to the island. Then take part in the most comprehensive tour of the island - the Grand Island tour. This 4-hour all-inclusive guided tour visits Rottnest's must-see locations, including the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Gun Fortification & Tunnels and the beautiful look-out point at Mabel Cove. The tour begins with a historic train ride up to Oliver Hill and later transfers onto an air-conditioned coach to access other areas of the island. All major habitats are covered in this amazing tour, including Rottnest's cultural and historical heritage ranging from Maritime and Military history right up to future developments. Enjoy an included light picnic lunch.
Please note the Oliver Hill tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues or for any children needing to be carried (except those in infant carriers which allow both hands to be free).
What's Included
- Lunch
- National Park fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Return Ferry Ticket
- Live commentary on board
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Courtesy Coach transfers available from hotels in Perth CBD, Northbridge and Scarborough. You MUST notify us at the time of booking if you require this service so that we can book in a pick up from your closest hotel, this is subject to availability.
56 Southside Drive
Hillarys WA 6025, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Rottnest Fast Ferries - Day Tours (pass by)
Rottnest Island Train Station
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Oliver Hill Battery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Wadjemup Lighthouse
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Cathedral Rocks
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rottnest Island (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Those with mobility issues are not permitted, for safety reasons.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note - The Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels part of the Tour is a physically demanding 45-minute tour with approximately 700 metres walking and 240+ uneven steps (equivalent to a 8-storey climb). There are no rest stops and no backtracking once inside. No carrying of children is permitted except for small infants in baby carriers (which allow the accompanying adult to have both hands free for the railings in the tunnels). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The tour takes place in enclosed tunnels - please watch for low ceilings, uneven surfaces and other trip hazards - and follow guide instructions at all times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Rottnest Island Full-Day Trip With Island Tour from Hillarys?
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Activity code: C-5676P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations 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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AWST).
- Lunch.
- National Park fees.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Return Ferry Ticket.
- Live commentary on board.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
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 Rottnest Island Full-Day Trip With Island Tour from Hillarys is as follows:
- Those with mobility issues are not permitted, for safety reasons.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rottnest Island Full-Day Trip With Island Tour from Hillarys will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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 2024What's Included
- Lunch
- National Park fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Return Ferry Ticket
- Live commentary on board
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Those with mobility issues are not permitted, for safety reasons.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note - The Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels part of the Tour is a physically demanding 45-minute tour with approximately 700 metres walking and 240+ uneven steps (equivalent to a 8-storey climb). There are no rest stops and no backtracking once inside. No carrying of children is permitted except for small infants in baby carriers (which allow the accompanying adult to have both hands free for the railings in the tunnels). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The tour takes place in enclosed tunnels - please watch for low ceilings, uneven surfaces and other trip hazards - and follow guide instructions at all times.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 38 travelers
- Operated by a business
