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Birgu Tours: Explore History and Beauty
Itinerary
25 minutes
1
Rottnest Island
450 min
6 attractions
Tickets included
Sightseeing & Photography
Highlights
1. Ricey Beach
2. Quokka Spotting
3. Shipwrecks at Henrietta Rocks
4. Salmon Bay
5. Strickland Bay
6. Wadjemup Lighthouse
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Fremantle
Personalize your Rottnest Island tour with stress-free round-trip ferry transfers.
- Best for: Travelers seeking a flexible day on Rottnest Island with convenient return ferry service.
- Book this if you want: Easy round-trip ferry transfers from Fremantle and 7.5 hours to explore the island at your own pace.
- What’s unique: Enjoy scenic ocean views and a relaxing ferry ride, with luggage storage so you can travel light, and the flexibility to set your own itinerary on the island.
- Things to include in your visit: Wander around Little Salmon Bay, explore the Basin’s snorkeling spots, and catch a glimpse of playful quokkas.
Personalize your Rottnest Island tour with stress-free round-trip ferry transfers.
- Best for: Travelers seeking a flexible day on Rottnest Island with convenient return ferry service.
- Book this if you want: Easy round-trip ferry transfers from Fremantle and 7.5 hours to explore the island at your own pace.
- What’s unique: Enjoy scenic ocean views and a relaxing ferry ride, with luggage storage so you can travel light, and the flexibility to set your own itinerary on the island.
- Things to include in your visit: Wander around Little Salmon Bay, explore the Basin’s snorkeling spots, and catch a glimpse of playful quokkas.
Inclusions
- Self-paced day tour of Rottnest Island
- Round-trip ferry transfers from Fremantle
- Entry to Rottnest Island
- Up to 7 hours to spend on the island
- Bike hire at Rottnest Island (if option selected)
- 1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island (if option selected)
- English-speaking guide (if option selected)
- Guided tour of Oliver Hill gun fortification and tunnels (if option selected)
- Ride on historic Captain Hussey Train to Oliver Hill (if option selected)
- Visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, Jeannies Lookout, and Mabel Cove (if option selected)
- Light lunch at Oliver Hill (sandwich wrap, cookie, water bottle) (if option selected)
- Tip: You may spot long-nosed fur seals basking and playing in the water from the viewing platforms at Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh.
- Facilities: Luggage storage, pram/stroller accessible
- Guide dogs are allowed onboard. However, as Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve you should contact the rangers there for further advice on service dog allowance.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Seamless ferry tour to Rottnest Island with flexible options for your perfect day out.
- Best for explorers wanting a mix of relaxation, cycling, or guided insights from expert guides, with easy transfers from Perth.
- Book this if you want a seamless round-trip ferry ride from Perth and up to 7 hours to enjoy Rottnest Island at your pace.
- What’s unique: Experience stunning coastal views and choose your adventure—bike hire or a guided bus tour—for a personalized visit.
- Things to include in your visit: Discover hidden bays, stroll along pristine beaches, and get up close with the island’s iconic quokkas.
Seamless ferry tour to Rottnest Island with flexible options for your perfect day out.
- Best for explorers wanting a mix of relaxation, cycling, or guided insights from expert guides, with easy transfers from Perth.
- Book this if you want a seamless round-trip ferry ride from Perth and up to 7 hours to enjoy Rottnest Island at your pace.
- What’s unique: Experience stunning coastal views and choose your adventure—bike hire or a guided bus tour—for a personalized visit.
- Things to include in your visit: Discover hidden bays, stroll along pristine beaches, and get up close with the island’s iconic quokkas.
Inclusions
- Self-paced day tour of Rottnest Island
- Round-trip ferry transfers from Perth
- Entry to Rottnest Island
- Up to 7 hours to spend on the island
- Bike hire with helmet & security lock (if option selected)
- 1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island (if option selected)
- English-speaking guide (if option selected)
- Tip: Rent a bike early and pedal to Bathurst Lighthouse for serene sunrise views and a quiet start before the crowds arrive.
- Facilities: Luggage storage, pram/stroller accessible
- Guide dogs are allowed onboard. However, as Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve you should contact the rangers there for further advice on service dog allowance.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Discover 15 Perth highlights, Kings Park, and a thrilling live gold bar-making show.
- Bask in Perth’s sunlit vibes, from Kings Park’s sweeping views to lively streets, with a hop-on hop-off pass offering unlimited rides for 24 or 48 hours.
- Cruise through 15 stops while boarding a bus that runs every hour, covering iconic attractions and hidden gems without rigid schedules bogging you down.
- Upgrade your ticket to pair a hop-on hop-off tour with a Perth Mint visit, exploring gold’s dazzling legacy and watching molten gold turn into a shiny bar.
- Enjoy open-top panoramic views with an 11-language audio guide, and kid-friendly commentary that keeps the whole gang entertained.
- Visit Kings Park’s scenic greens, explore Northbridge’s lively culture, and catch views of Optus Stadium and the iconic Blue Boat House.
Discover 15 Perth highlights, Kings Park, and a thrilling live gold bar-making show.
- Bask in Perth’s sunlit vibes, from Kings Park’s sweeping views to lively streets, with a hop-on hop-off pass offering unlimited rides for 24 or 48 hours.
- Cruise through 15 stops while boarding a bus that runs every hour, covering iconic attractions and hidden gems without rigid schedules bogging you down.
- Upgrade your ticket to pair a hop-on hop-off tour with a Perth Mint visit, exploring gold’s dazzling legacy and watching molten gold turn into a shiny bar.
- Enjoy open-top panoramic views with an 11-language audio guide, and kid-friendly commentary that keeps the whole gang entertained.
- Visit Kings Park’s scenic greens, explore Northbridge’s lively culture, and catch views of Optus Stadium and the iconic Blue Boat House.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Exclusive access to Kings Park (based on option selected)
- Entry to The Perth Mint Gold Exhibition (based on option selected)
- Entry to The Gold Pour (based on option selected)
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay, Korean, Japanese & Hindi
- Kids' commentary in English
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points, and here for the timetable.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
- First bus: 9:15am from Barrack St Jetty Elizabeth Quay (close to Pier 3)
- Last bus: 3:15pm from Barrack St Jetty Elizabeth Quay (close to Pier 3)
- Frequency: Approx. every 60 mins
- Popular stops: Kings Park, Northbridge, Optus Stadium, Crown Perth, The Mint
- The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- The 48-hour bus tour can be started before or after the mint tour and entry into the Perth Mint and Gold Pour.
- Remember to choose a time for the Perth Mint tour at checkout. The time you select is the tour start time at The Mint, so you can directly arrive 15 minutes before the time selected or take the hop-on hop-off bus to arrive at The Mint.
- Hop off at stop 7 for your Perth Mint tour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
START POINT
3 starting points available
25 minutes
1
Rottnest Island
9 attractions
1 activities
Take a nice breath of fresh air as you arrive at the beautiful Rottnest Island. Pick up your bike and helmet and get ready for an adventure.
Highlights
Bike hire
Included in price
Pick up your bike and helmet and set off on your cycling adventure. Choose from three scenic routes tailored to your pace and curiosity - The Rotto Mini-Loop (4 km), Beaches & lighthouse route (10 Km) or the full island tour (22 Km)
Nearby things to do
Kingstown Barracks
6 min walk
Henrietta Rocks
9 min walk
Parker Point
15 min walk
Little Salmon Bay
18 min walk
Strickland Bay
26 min walk
West End
32 min walk
Stark Bay
24 min walk
Geordie Bay
30 min walk
Lake Baghdad
26 min walk
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3 ending points available
1. Fremantle
2. Perth
3. Hillarys
- Best for : Adventurers eager to explore Rottnest Island by bike with a scenic ferry ride.
- Book this if you want : A self-guided tour with bike hire, helmet, and optional snorkeling gear to fully immerse in island life.
- What’s unique : Cycle past hidden beaches, discover the island’s charm, and snorkel at spots like Henrietta Rocks—all at your own pace.
- Things to include in your visit : Ride to Parker Point, swim at Little Salmon Bay, and explore the West End’s rugged coastline. Look out for the island's many bird species, including wedge-tailed shearwaters.
- Best for : Adventurers eager to explore Rottnest Island by bike with a scenic ferry ride.
- Book this if you want : A self-guided tour with bike hire, helmet, and optional snorkeling gear to fully immerse in island life.
- What’s unique : Cycle past hidden beaches, discover the island’s charm, and snorkel at spots like Henrietta Rocks—all at your own pace.
- Things to include in your visit : Ride to Parker Point, swim at Little Salmon Bay, and explore the West End’s rugged coastline. Look out for the island's many bird species, including wedge-tailed shearwaters.
Inclusions
- Self-paced day tour of Rottnest Island
- Round-trip ferry transfers from Perth, Fremantle, or Hillarys (based on option selected)
- Entry to Rottnest Island
- Bike hire with helmet and security lock
- Up to 7 hours to spend on island
The Rotto Mini Loop
- Distance: 4 km
- Time taken: 30 minutes
- Sights seen: The Basin, Longreach Bay, Geordie Bay, salt lakes, and Vlamingh Lookout.
- See route map here.
Beaches, Lighthouses, and Lakes
- Distance: 10 km
- Time taken: 1.5-3 hours
- Sights seen: Henrietta Rocks, Porpoise Bay, Parker Point, Little Salmon Bay, Wadjemup Lighthouse, and salt lakes.
- See route map here.
The Island Ride
- Distance: 22 km
- Time taken: 3-5 hours
- Sights seen: West End, Cathedral Rocks, Cape Vlamingh, Geordie Bay, Longreach Bay, Stark Bay, Parakeet Bay, and salt lakes.
- See route map here.
- Tip: If you like a touch of mystery with your underwater explorations, grab your mask, snorkel, and head straight to Henrietta Rocks.
- Guests under the age of 4 are restricted from participating in this experience.
- Bikes with baby seats can be requested and are subject to availability.
- Children's bikes are suitable for children between the ages of 4 to 7. Children aged 7 or older can usually use adult-sized bikes.
- Bicycles must be collected on the island by an adult over 18 years and must be returned by closing time on the same day.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
25 minutes
1
Rottnest Island
450 min
6 attractions
Tickets included
Sightseeing & Photography
Highlights
1. Ricey Beach
2. Quokka Spotting
3. Shipwrecks at Henrietta Rocks
4. Salmon Bay
5. Strickland Bay
6. Wadjemup Lighthouse
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Hillarys
Effortless ferry ride from Hillarys with diverse options to explore Rottnest Island.
- Best for travelers seeking a relaxed island day with smooth ferry transfers departing from Hillarys.
- Book this if you want an effortless round-trip ride from Hillarys and up to 7 hours to explore Rottnest Island at your leisure.
- What’s unique: Enjoy expansive ocean views, secure luggage storage, and the freedom to craft your own island itinerary.
- Things to include in your visit: Stroll through pristine beaches, cycle scenic trails, and get up close with the island’s charming quokkas.
Effortless ferry ride from Hillarys with diverse options to explore Rottnest Island.
- Best for travelers seeking a relaxed island day with smooth ferry transfers departing from Hillarys.
- Book this if you want an effortless round-trip ride from Hillarys and up to 7 hours to explore Rottnest Island at your leisure.
- What’s unique: Enjoy expansive ocean views, secure luggage storage, and the freedom to craft your own island itinerary.
- Things to include in your visit: Stroll through pristine beaches, cycle scenic trails, and get up close with the island’s charming quokkas.
Inclusions
- Self-paced day tour of Rottnest Island
- Round-trip ferry transfers from Hillarys
- Entry to Rottnest Island
- Up to 7 hours to spend on the island
- Bike hire with helmet & security lock (if option selected)
- 1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island (if option selected)
- English-speaking guide (if option selected)
- Tip: Chat with the ferry crew about the optimal low-tide window near Bathurst Lighthouse for rare marine life sightings—a secret local gem.
- Facilities: Luggage storage, pram/stroller accessible
- Guide dogs are allowed onboard. However, as Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve you should contact the rangers there for further advice on service dog allowance.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 6 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Step back in time with tickets to an immersive experience at Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands and its native bushlands.
- Learn about the caves and their connection to the local Wadandis through interactive exhibits. It's just you, the ancient formations, and the echoes of time.
- Connect with nature and history on a deeper level as you walk among brightly lit stalactites, stalagmites, and colored shawls at your own pace.
- Step back in time with tickets to an immersive experience at Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands and its native bushlands.
- Learn about the caves and their connection to the local Wadandis through interactive exhibits. It's just you, the ancient formations, and the echoes of time.
- Connect with nature and history on a deeper level as you walk among brightly lit stalactites, stalagmites, and colored shawls at your own pace.
Inclusions
- Entry to Ngilgi Cave Ancient Lands experience
- Tip: Located a short 10-minute drive from Dunsborough, Ngilgi Cave is a must-visit spot. Balance your day of exploration with the tranquillity of the bushland.
- The ground-level pathways along the Ancient Lands Experience are wheelchair and pram accessible. The pathway inside Ngilgi Cave is not wheelchair or pram accessible.
- Please note that pets and drones are not allowed on this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Explore the stunning Jewel Cave in the Margaret River Region of Western Australia.
- Catch sight of stunning natural formations and attractions inside the cave.
- See the breathtaking ‘Karri Forest’, a massive stalagmite located in the heart of the cave.
- With a professional guide by your side, learn a great deal about the attraction.
- Get a chance to see the fossilized remains of a 3000-year-old Tasmanian Tiger in the flesh!
- Explore the stunning Jewel Cave in the Margaret River Region of Western Australia.
- Catch sight of stunning natural formations and attractions inside the cave.
- See the breathtaking ‘Karri Forest’, a massive stalagmite located in the heart of the cave.
- With a professional guide by your side, learn a great deal about the attraction.
- Get a chance to see the fossilized remains of a 3000-year-old Tasmanian Tiger in the flesh!
Inclusions
- Guided tour
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transfers
- Tip: Be sure to visit the interpretive area detailing the cave’s history, development, and conservation.
- It is recommended to wear full coverage shoes (trainers, shoes or sneakers) that are non-slippery as there is an ample amount of slippery places along with wooden steps and floorboard with tunnels, thong sandals/ flipflops are not recommended.
- The experience is not stroller or wheelchair accessible
- Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- To book this experience, you must book tickets for a minimum of 2 guests.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Optus Stadium, get access to the warm-up area, or try commentary in the media center.
- Stroll through the changerooms of prestigious sports teams like the Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles, and the Perth Scorchers, led by a guide.
- Learn all about game plans and tactics that shape the outcomes of thrilling matches, gaining a deeper appreciation for the world of sports.
- Catch a 360-degree view of the city and its surroundings from the stadium’s iconic rooftop.
- Upgrade your ticket for a lunch or breakfast option and immerse yourself in the luxury of the exclusive lounge areas.
- Walk across the stadium rooftop for a 360-degree view of the city and its surroundings.
- Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Optus Stadium, get access to the warm-up area, or try commentary in the media center.
- Stroll through the changerooms of prestigious sports teams like the Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles, and the Perth Scorchers, led by a guide.
- Learn all about game plans and tactics that shape the outcomes of thrilling matches, gaining a deeper appreciation for the world of sports.
- Catch a 360-degree view of the city and its surroundings from the stadium’s iconic rooftop.
- Upgrade your ticket for a lunch or breakfast option and immerse yourself in the luxury of the exclusive lounge areas.
- Walk across the stadium rooftop for a 360-degree view of the city and its surroundings.
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
- Branded cap
- Group photo
- Breakfast or Lunch (optional)
Exclusions
- Merchandise costs
- Tip: Enjoy local favorites like fish and chips, meat pies, and sausage rolls at the stadium's array of restaurants.
- Please carry an ID card or copy.
- The venue is wheelchair and pram-accessible.
- Tours do not operate on event days and public holidays.
- Comfortable clothes and sports shoes are recommended for this tour.
- Some tours have a maximum cap on the number of participants.
- Tours can be rescheduled due to bad weather.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION1 hour 45 minutes
Timeline
Map
START POINT
3 starting points available
25 minutes
1
Rottnest Island Bus Tour
105 min
7 attractions
Hop on the spacious comfortable AC bus that takes you to the beautiful sceneries of the island. During the 1-hour 45-minute tour, you will visit the island’s most iconic locations.
Nearby things to do
Bathurst Lighthouse
5 min walk
Geordie Bay
30 min walk
Ricey Beach
28 min walk
Wadjemup Lighthouse
21 min walk
Little Salmon Bay
18 min walk
Kingstown Barracks
7 min walk
A/C Bus
2
Free time at Rottnest Island
You can spend the rest of your day exploring the island at your own. Relax and unwind at some of the pristine beaches on the island or fancy water activities like snorkeling or surfing. You will also find some amazing restaurants & cafes which will be perfect for lunch or refreshments.
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3 ending points available
1. Fremantle
2. Perth
3. Hillarys
- Best for: Those who prefer a guided exploration with comfort and ease on Rottnest Island.
- Book this if you want: A 1hr 45min air-conditioned bus tour with an English-speaking guide and return ferry transfer from Perth or Fremantle.
- What’s unique: Relax on a comfortable bus while a local guide shares island secrets and history, ensuring a hassle-free sightseeing experience.
- Things to include in your visit: Snap photos at Wadjemup Lighthouse, admire views from Cathedral Rocks, and discover the island’s hidden bays.
- Best for: Those who prefer a guided exploration with comfort and ease on Rottnest Island.
- Book this if you want: A 1hr 45min air-conditioned bus tour with an English-speaking guide and return ferry transfer from Perth or Fremantle.
- What’s unique: Relax on a comfortable bus while a local guide shares island secrets and history, ensuring a hassle-free sightseeing experience.
- Things to include in your visit: Snap photos at Wadjemup Lighthouse, admire views from Cathedral Rocks, and discover the island’s hidden bays.
Inclusions
- 1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island
- English-speaking guide
- Entry to Rottnest Island
- Round-trip ferry transfers from Perth, Hillarys, or Fremantle (as per option selected)
- Free time to spend on island
Exclusions
- Snorkel equipment
- Bike rental
- Tip: Make sure to bring your swimsuit and dive into the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
- Lockers are available for hire at the back of the Visitor Centre should you need to store luggage or bags during your visit.
- This experience is pram/stroller accessible.
- Guide dogs are allowed onboard. However, as Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve you should contact the rangers there for further advice on service dog allowance.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Visit the Mammoth Cave home to fossils of ancient creatures.
- Learn about the animals that roamed earth 50,000 years back.
- Explore the numerous chambers of the stunning cave.
- Discover the beautiful natural crystal and limestone formations on the inside of the cave.
- Learn about one of the most important paleontologist digs in Australia.
- As a self-guided audio tour, you are free to explore the cave at your own pace.
- Visit the Mammoth Cave home to fossils of ancient creatures.
- Learn about the animals that roamed earth 50,000 years back.
- Explore the numerous chambers of the stunning cave.
- Discover the beautiful natural crystal and limestone formations on the inside of the cave.
- Learn about one of the most important paleontologist digs in Australia.
- As a self-guided audio tour, you are free to explore the cave at your own pace.
Inclusions
- Entry to Mammoth Cave
- Audio guide
- The audio guide is available in English, Mandarin, French, Malay, and German
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes that are non-slippery as this tour has a considerable amount of walking.
- The tour is not stroller or wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for those with impaired physical mobility.
- Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.