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Rottnest Island Hop-on Hop-off Bus

PLEASE NOTE:

A temporary fuel surcharge of $1.00 per person will apply from 1st April 2026 onwards and will be added to your online cart upon booking. This is due to the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on fuel prices. The surcharge will help combat the rising costs involved with purchasing and delivering fuel to this offshore location.

Works will be carried out at bus stops 6 (Little Salmon Bay) and 18 (Little Parakeet Bay) between 11th May and 6th June 2026. This may cause slight delays, and you may experience some noise and dust at these locations.

Rottnest Island – WA’s most beautiful island is 19 kilometres off Perth’s coastline. Take advantage of the hop on hop off bus service to explore the island and experience pristine beaches, rugged coastlines and natural wildlife.

Please note:

The Island Explorer is NOT a tour and the bus driver does not provide commentary
During peak periods, the bus might be full and you may have to stand or wait for the next bus
Prams, beach trolleys and fishing rods must all be folded to travel on the bus
We do not allow any bicycles, bike trailers (including ones used to push children) or any bulky items that do not fold on to the bus

Approx. ∞km

Departs: Rottnest Island
Daily, various times
19 stops

Finishes: Rottnest Island

N/A

∞ people

Bus

From
$32 AUD

Rottnest Island Explorer Bus (Hop on, Hop off)

Upgrade your island experience and enjoy the beauty of Rottnest Island at your own pace with the hop-on, hop-off ‘Island Explorer’ bus. A cheaper and faster alternative to cycling, the Island Explorer is a flexible way to explore the island. Hop on and off at any location throughout the day.

Tickets can be bought directly from our team at the ticket booth on the island, subject to availability, and over the phone from our reservations team on 08 6270 6004.

Please note:

The Island Explorer is NOT a tour and the bus driver does not provide commentary
As a hop-on, hop-off service, a seat is not always guaranteed and you may need to stand
Prams, beach trolleys and fishing rods must all be folded to travel on the bus
We do not allow any bicycles, bike trailers (including ones used to push children) or any bulky items that do not fold on to the bus
Due to the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on fuel prices, we have been forced to put a temporary fuel surcharge in place of an additional $1.00 per person. This currently applies to our Rottnest Island services only and will help combat the rising costs involved with purchasing and delivering fuel to this offshore location. This surcharge will be applied to your online cart upon booking.

  
      Hop-on Hop-off Bus Stops
      
               Stop Number 
                 Location 
              Perfect For...
                
              1.
                Main Bus Stop
              Ferry departure point, Cafe and restuarants
            
              2.
              Kingstown Barracks Bus Shelter
              Barracks accommodation
            
            3.
            Henreitta Rocks
            Snorkelling
          
            4.
            Porpoise Bay
            Fishing
          
          5.
          Parker Point
            Snorkelling and fishing
            
            6.
            Little Salmon Bay
            Snorkelling
          
            7.
            Salmon Bay
            Swimming and surfing
          
            8.
            Wadjemup Lighthouse
            Visiting Wadjemup Lighthouse
          
            9.
            Green Island
            Swimming with a toilet block
          
            10.
            Strickland Bay
            Surfing
          
            11.
            West End
            Viewing Platform, beaches for snorkelling and surfing
          
            12.
            Roland Smith
            
            13.
            Rocky Bay
            
            14.
            Stark Bay
            Surfing
          
            15.
            Ricey Beach
            Swimming
          
            16.
            City of York
            Swimming with a toilet block
          
            17.
            Little Armstrong Bay
            Snorkelling
          
            18.
            Little Parakeet Bay
            Snorkelling
          
            19.
            Geordie Bay
            Swimming and restaurant

Below prices are valid from 01/04/26-31/03/27

Adult $32.00
Concession $29.00
Child $24.00
Due to the impact of the Middle Eastern conflict on fuel prices, we have been forced to put a temporary fuel surcharge in place of an additional $1.00 per person. This currently applies to our Rottnest island services only and will help combat the rising costs involved with purchasing and delivering fuel to this offshore location. This surcharge will be applied to your online cart upon booking.

The Island Explorer accepts the Companion Card. Cardholders should present their card when booking or purchasing a ticket and we will issue the cardholder with a second ticket for their companion at no charge.