Top Rottnest Island Self-guided Tours

Experience all the highlights of Rottnest Island in comfort on this Bayseeker bus tour. Perfect for those short on time, hop off the ferry in Thomson Bay (own expense) and jump on the tour bus—one of the few vehicles on the island—to enjoy guided commentary as you whiz around. Visit spots such as the old WWII barracks, Mabel Cove, shipwrecks, pink salt lakes, and Wadjemup Lighthouse.

Rottnest Island is car-free, and its sights are scattered across the coast, so covering them on foot in a half-day is a stretch. Ride a bus and a historic train between the main stops instead, taking in Kingstown Barracks, Oliver Hill Battery, and the Henrietta Rocks shipwreck site. Watch for quokkas along the way, stop for photos of the turquoise bays, and hear about the island's history and its Aboriginal Noongar heritage.

Discover Rottnest Island from both above and below the water and get a fulled perspective than most. Offering visitors the chance to learn about the island’s fascinating marine life with marine biologist guides, this small-group snorkel tour includes a sightseeing boat trip around the island out to the best snorkeling spots. A great addition to any Rottnest trip, the tour conveniently departs from the main settlement near the ferry port.