Rottnest Island Grand Tour and Historical Exploration

While you're on Rottnest Island, take a 4-hour guided train/coach tour around the traffic-free island for a complete look at its attractions. Start with a historical train ride, and then explore the settlement, Jeannies Lookout, and Parker Point with its quokkas. Continue along the loop to admire turquoise bays and white-sand beaches, visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, and learn about the Noongar (Aboriginal) history before checking out the lookout at Mabel Cove.

Meeting Point

Rottnest Island Train Station

Brand Way, Rottnest Island WA 6161, Australia

Departure Point:
11:30am Tour - Pickup from Rottnest Island Main Railway Station
Close to the Main Bus Terminal at the Settlement, a short walk from the arrival jetty of the Ferries from the mainland.

What's included:

• Train ride
• WWII guns and tunnel tour
• Live commentary on board

Not included:

• Drinks
• Transportation to/from Rottnest Island (make your own ferry arrangements)

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Oliver Hill Battery

Defence Rd, Fremantle, 6161, Western Australia

This attraction is a significant icon representing the defence of Australia during World War II. Over the years it has been highlighted as a significant heritage site and features the defence facilities and mechanism that were in place to defend major Australian ports overwhelmed by warships during the war. Whilst on the Grand Island Tour you will have the opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of this attraction through a guided tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Jeannies Lookout

Parker Point Road, Fremantle, 6161, Western Australia

Take in the view from Jeannies Lookout

Pass by without stopping

Rottnest Island Salt Lakes

Geordie Bay Road, Fremantle, 6161, Western Australia

When on the island, a must do activity is to explore the many salt lakes that occupy approximately 10 per cent of the area. Notable ones include Lake Baghdad, Lake Vincent, Herschel Lake, Garden Lake, Government House Lake and Serpentine Lake. These lakes are permanent and are always accessible all year around, other notable lakes that may dry up throughout the summer period include Pink Lake, Lake Sirius, Lake Negri and the twin Pearse Lakes. These salt lake are known to turn pink as a result of the interaction between the algae and salt that grows in the water. When the right mixture of salt and sunlight interact with the algae a red pigment known as beta carotene is accumulated resulting in the pink tinge to the water.

Pass by without stopping

Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island, Western Australia

Stop to view the cliffs and 'Crocodile Rock' formation from the spectacular viewpoint at Mabel Cove

15 minutes