Rottnest Island 4-Hour Grand Tour with Lunch and Historical Train Ride
by Australian Pinnacle Tours
Overview
This four-hour tour on Rottnest Island is conducted by coach and historical train, covering key island highlights. It begins with a ride on a historic trolley train up to Oliver Hill Battery, where participants join a guided tour of the World War II guns and tunnels. This part includes a 45-minute walk through tunnels with uneven steps and no rest stops. After the tour, lunch is served before continuing by coach to Jeannies Lookout for ocean and reef views. The route proceeds along the island's loop, passing Wadjemup Lighthouse, which was built in 1896 and remains operational with a 26 nautical mile range. Participants also see the salt lakes, which cover about 10 percent of the island, including several permanent and seasonal lakes known for sometimes turning pink due to algae and salt interaction. The tour stops briefly at Cathedral Rocks to view the seal colony and the West End coastline. Live commentary is provided throughout the trip, and air conditioning is available on the vehicles. Drinks are not included. Transport to and from Rottnest Island by ferry must be arranged independently by each traveler.
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Itinerary
Oliver Hill Battery
The tour starts with a historic trolley train ride up to Oliver Hill Battery. Visitors join a guided one-hour tour that covers the World War II defence facilities used to protect Western Australia’s ports. The site is a significant heritage location with guns and tunnels that include about 700 metres of walking and over 240 uneven steps without rest stops. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and small infants may be carried in baby carriers. The tunnels have low ceilings and uneven surfaces where visitors must follow guide instructions.
60 min
Jeannies Lookout
After a light lunch included in the tour, participants continue by coach to Jeannies Lookout. Here, they can see ocean views and the nearby fringing reef.
Cathedral Rocks
The tour includes a short stop at Cathedral Rocks on the West End to observe the long nose fur seal colony and coastal scenery.
15 min
Rottnest Island Salt Lakes
The tour passes several salt lakes that cover about 10 percent of the island. Notable permanent lakes include Lake Baghdad, Lake Vincent, Herschel Lake, Garden Lake, Government House Lake, and Serpentine Lake. Other lakes such as Pink Lake, Lake Sirius, Lake Negri, and the twin Pearse Lakes may dry in summer. Some lakes turn pink due to algae growth producing beta carotene when combined with salt and sunlight.
Wadjemup Lighthouse
The route passes the historic Wadjemup Lighthouse, built in 1896 and still in use today with a light visible up to 26 nautical miles.
Meeting point
Departure Point: 11:30am Tour - Pickup from Rottnest Island Main Railway Station Close to the Main Bus Terminal at the Settlement, a short walk from the arrival jetty of the Ferries from the mainland.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.