Tours/Fremantle/Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle

4.3(101)Fremantle1 hour
VIATOR4.3(43)TRIPADVISOR4.2(58)

Description

This Rottnest Island day trip from Fremantle is the most comprehensive guided tour of the island allowing you to explore the stunning beauty of this A-Class nature reserve doing a guided bus and train tour, taking in the amazing fauna and flora of the island, stunning beaches, woodlands and incredible salt lakes – commencing with a unique historic train ride.

Tour Options

11:15am Grand Island Tour
  • 11:15am Tour: Includes same-day return ferry from Fremantle, departing 9:00am and return ferry at 4:00pm.
11:30am Grand Island Tour
  • Includes same-day return ferry from Fremantle, departing 9:00am and return ferry at 4:00pm.

Itinerary

Admission included30 min

Check in and board your vessel to travel to Rottnest Island.

120 min

Arrive on the island and have free time until your tour commences.

120 min

Meet your guide here to commence your Grand Island Tour. Board the heritage train for a ride to Oliver Hill and a guided tour at Oliver Hill WWII Guns & Tunnel, followed by a light sandwich lunch.

110 min

Guided bus tour of the island commences from Oliver Hill. Your driver will also act as tour guide and point out attractions as you tour the island.

30 min

Meet your return ferry to commence your back to Fremantle. Departing Rottnest Island at 4pm, disembark Fremantle approximately 4:30pm.

Highlights

Oliver Hill WWII Guns & Tunnel Tour
Train ride from the settlement to Oliver Hill
Light lunch
Bus tour of the island with stops at key locations

What's included

Included
Oliver Hill WWII Guns & Tunnel Tour
Train ride from the settlement to Oliver Hill
Light lunch
Bus tour of the island with stops at key locations
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Parking

Traveller Ratings

4.3
101 reviews
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Return ferry from Rottnest Island 4:00pm, arriving Fremantle approximately 4:35pm. For alternative times off the island, please contact the operator.
  • Limited paid parking is available near the departure point. Please allow ample time for parking. Public transportation or a ride share is recommended
  • Due to maintenance of the train, a coach may be substituted for this part of the tour without notice

Reviews(101)

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Traveler780930
June 22, 2026
Rottnest grand tour

The. journey to Rottnest was very enjoyable on the ferry. The Grand tour that took us. around the. island was very good, guide was excellent and we had enough time at each stop. The. only negative to the. trip that I felt could have been improved was the. bus audio system , we sat towards the back of the bus and the audio was very faint at times.

Operator response

Thanks for your feedback from your day at Rottnest Island. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience on our SeaLink ferry. And we will certainly pass your comments regarding the audio on to the coach provider, we are sorry the sound wasn't loud enough for you.

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Kem1609
May 23, 2026
Well planned combined tour

This was a well planned trip which went to the key areas on the island. It combined in one ticket the gun tower, the train and a tour of the island. There was a lunch provided (GF option available) of a wrap and a drink. Leigh was an excellent tour guide who was informative and personable. If you want to see all of the island then this is a combined ticket that enables you to do this. Quokkas easily visible from the settlement as soon as you get away from the jetty.

Operator response

Sounds like you enjoyed your experience with us on Rottnest Island, and the Grand Island Tour is indeed a comprehensive way to see it all!

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Teresa_B
May 7, 2026
Amazing experience and...

Amazing experience and tour guides were so knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the day with my mum and the quokkas.

Operator response

How great to hear - and especially that you had such a good time with your Mum and the quokkas!

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Holly_M
April 12, 2026
Good tour, informative,...

Good tour, informative, bus trip went too long and was a bit repetitive. Would have preferred more time at the lighthouse. No time for exploring or climbing it.

Operator response

Thanks for your feedback Holly, sounds like perhaps a self-guided bike option may have worked better for you, but none-the-less, we hope you enjoyed your time on Rottnest.

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Shirley_T
March 31, 2026
Great day out on Rottnest

Choppy trip over but then a lovely done day. Saw lots of quokkas and really enjoyed the guns.. The lunch was pretty ordinary.

Operator response

Glad to hear that you saw so many quokkas, that's so great! Yes, the lunch is quite basic on the Grand Island Tour, but we will nevertheless provide your feedback on to the tour provider, thanks Shirley.

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David_D
February 16, 2026
Excellent Day Out From Start to Finish

We visited the ticket booth the day before we traveled so we could get our tickets printed in advance and we knew where we were going. This proved very beneficial as it was very busy on arrival. The ferry was on time giving us 90 minutes to explore before the train ride. The tour of tunnels was interesting and well presented as was the island bus tour. The chicken salad wrap which passed as lunch was average at best but other than that we had an excellent day.

Operator response

Thanks for your feedback. Sounds like you had a great day, except for the lunch. We often suggest a quick visit the Rottnest Bakery before the tour, if you have time!

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Lisa_K
February 15, 2026
Amazing Rottnest

What a great tour!! Guide was amazing and I walked away feeling like I saw the entire island. It is the perfect tour for first timers to Rottnest- a perfect overview of the history and high points of beautiful Rottnest. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Brilliant to hear, thank you for such wonderful feedback, glad you enjoyed Rottnest Island so much!

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Robert_G
February 3, 2026
I didn't realize that...

I didn't realize that Quokas are nocturnal so seeing them on this trip was not likely. The ones we did see and try to photograph were difficult to get a photo of because of other people hoarding the space. The island was beautiful but wish the tour had stopped at Parakeet Beach. Twenty minutes here would have been grand.

Operator response

Thanks for your feedback Robert. Yes, the quokkas are nocturnal so you definitely will see more from twilight onwards. Parakeet Beach is indeed a beautiful beach!

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Kathleen_G
January 22, 2026
Great way to see all the...

Great way to see all the island sights since we were not hiking or biking, the only other ways to get around.

Operator response

Brilliant, thanks for your feedback, glad to hear that you enjoyed the Grand Island Tour.

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John_R
January 21, 2026
The tour provides a...

The tour provides a comprehensive overview of the island with several stops along the way. I could preferred less time at Oliver Hill Battery and longer stops on the bus portion. Nicky was an outstanding guide, and the tour was extremely well organized.

Operator response

Wonderful to hear, thanks so much John.

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