Beach at Salmon Point, Rottnest Island
A Class "A" wildlife preserve, Rottnest Island is a tranquil island escape of untouched sandy beaches, historic buildings, rare animals and calm, crystal-blue bays, all of which add up to one of the best opportunities for recreation near Perth. Visitors often flock to the island to partake in its excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities or to cycle the only 11-kilometer-long island.
Guests can also opt for one of four day tours offered by Rottnest Express, all of which include free hotel and ferry transfers from Perth to Rottnest Island. The Experience Rottnest tour encourages guests to explore the island at their own pace with either its bike only or bike and snorkel rentals. Discover Rottnest takes guests aboard a comfortable air conditioned coach bus to visit the historical, natural and cultural attractions on the island, while Historic Rottnest is a scenic train ride aboard the "Captain Hussey" to Oliver Hill, where passengers learn about Rottnest's military past. With the Omakase option, guests are accompanied by a dedicated and knowledgeable guide to take them around by bus or by bike to all the points of interest on the island. All tours can be upgraded to include lunch at a Rottnest institution: the Quokka Arms Hotel.
Tours from Perth depart daily at 8:45 AM. Experience Rottnest costs between AU$90 to AU$120; Discover Rottnest costs between AU$125 and AU$145; Historic Rottnest costs between AU$105 and AU$125; and Omakase costs between AU$90 and AU$190. Prices vary based on tour upgrades and departure location.
