Top Rottnest Island Nature and Wildlife

Experience in all the highlights of Rottnest Island in AC comfort on this Bayseeker bus tour. Perfect for those short on time, you can hop off your ferry in Thomson Bay (not-included) and jump on the bus—one of the few vehicles on the island—enjoying a guided commentary as you whiz around, taking in the old WWII barracks, the seals at Cathedral Rocks, shipwrecks, (seasonal) pink salt lakes, and Wadjemup Lighthouse.

Experience the best of Rottnest Island on a half-day sightseeing tour by bus and historical train. Visit Kingstown Barracks, Oliver Hill Battery, and Henrietta Rocks shipwreck location, and keep an eye out for quokkas and other wildlife. You can snap photos of the turquoise bays and white-sand beaches that ring the traffic-free island, and learn about the history of the Aboriginal Noongar people.

Explore the protected nature reserve on an E-bike and pedal with ease along white sand beaches and coves. Look out for quokka, a small marsupial animal native to the island, and stop for a swim in the clear, shallow water at the Basin. Fuel up with a complimentary lunch partway through the tour.

Experience the best of Western Australia on this sea-to-plate cruise of Rottnest Island. First, head out in search of western rock lobster with the help of an experienced crew. Your lobster catch will be served for lunch during a seven-course feast that includes fresh local seafood delicacies, such as Shark Bay tiger prawns, blue swimmer crab cakes, and seared West Australian scallops. Still and sparkling wines from Margaret River's Howard Park winery plus local and international bottled beers accompany the decadent menu.

Discover the bays and beaches of Rottnest Island on this day tour via seaplane from Perth. With a small group, travel in a turboprop seaplane to the tiny island, known for its sustainability practices and locally sourced cuisine. Tour the island with a guide in the lead, learning about the island history and culture, then stop at Hotel Rottnest for morning tea and lunch. Round-trip Perth hotel transportation included.

Experience Rottnest Island by foot on our 12km guided hike. Traverse spectacular coastal headlands, past stunning inland lakes, and encounter both natural and man-made attractions along the way. This exclusive opportunity to travel the hiking trails on Rottnest will ensure your journey is memorable, with “walking on water’ boardwalks, and visits to some of the iconic bays, including Little Parakeet Bay or the Basin, famous shipwrecks, and a little journey of the Islands lighthouses, this half-day island adventure is the perfect way to experience the highlights of Rottnest in a bite-sized chunk.