01About this experience
- 1Hop on and off throughout the day
- 2Choose from 19 island stops
- 3Independent exploring without a bicycle
Want the freedom to explore without cycling around the island? Quokka Coaches’ Island Explorer lets you hop on and off at designated stops throughout the operating hours on your travel day.
Choose where to stop and how long to stay. This is a transport service for independent exploring, with no tour guide or driver commentary.
Which stop will you make yours?
19 stops around the island. Pick a few favourites and leave time to enjoy them.
Little Salmon Bay
A bay to add to a beach-focused day.
Wadjemup Lighthouse
Make the lighthouse a stop on your island itinerary. Entry fees are separate.
West End
Head to the island’s western end, with time in hand for the return bus.
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See all 19 bus stops
- 1Main Bus StopFerry and settlement area
- 2Kingstown Barracks Bus ShelterKingstown accommodation
- 3Henrietta Rocks
- 4Porpoise Bay
- 5Parker Point
- 6Little Salmon Bay
- 7Salmon Bay
- 8Wadjemup Lighthouse
- 9Green Island
- 10Strickland Bay
- 11West EndWestern end viewpoints
- 12Roland Smith
- 13Rocky Bay
- 14Stark Bay
- 15Ricey Beach
- 16City of York
- 17Little Armstrong Bay
- 18Little Parakeet Bay
- 19Geordie BayBeach and restaurants
Check the last service at each stop and allow extra time for a full bus or delays. Your pass does not reserve a seat. Save the timetable before setting off.
02How to use your pass
This is a flexible bus pass, not a fixed tour itinerary. Plan around the published bus services.
- Before boarding
Plan your ferry and a few favourite stops
Ferry travel is booked separately. On arrival, check the bus timetable and the departure time of your return ferry.
- Explore
Hop on, hop off and make the day your own
Board at an Explorer stop such as Main Bus Stop. Spend time by the coast, then catch another scheduled bus to your next stop.
- Return
Leave a generous buffer for your ferry
A full bus may mean waiting for the following service. Plan the return journey before heading to the western end of the island.
03Tour details
- Duration
- Day pass
- Departure & meeting point
- Designated stops on Rottnest Island, including Stop 1: Main Bus Stop
- Hotel transfers
- This tour starts on Rottnest Island. Perth hotel transfers and return ferries are not included; arrange travel to the island separately.
- Meeting point
- Board at a designated Explorer Bus stop, including Stop 1 at the Main Bus Stop.
- When to arrive
- Check the day’s timetable and the last service at each stop before boarding. Busy services may require waiting for the next bus.
- Finish & return
- Depends on your route. Allow ample time to return for your ferry.
- Operating days
- Daily. Check the official timetable for operating hours and service frequency on your travel day.
- Meals
- No meals included
- Tour language
- Self-guided; no guide included
- Operating brands
- Island busQuokka Coaches PTG (Pinnacle Travel Group)
- Product code
- PRSTZ1
Included
- Island Explorer day bus pass
Not included
- Return ferry to the island
- Sightseeing commentary
- Meals
04Before you go
- Online purchases are unavailable on the day of travel. Buy ahead where possible. For same-day tickets, ask at the island ticket booth (subject to availability) or call Quokka Coaches reservations on +61 8 6270 6004.
- Advance purchase does not guarantee a seat on an individual service. You may need to stand or wait for another bus at busy times.
- Prams, beach trolleys and fishing rods must be folded. Bicycles, bike trailers and bulky items that cannot be folded are not permitted.
- The operator currently adds a temporary A$1 fuel surcharge per person at booking. Check the final total in the booking form.
- Swimming and snorkelling are independent activities. Follow local safety signs and assess the weather and sea conditions.
- Check the meeting arrangements, participation requirements and any additional charges in the booking form before submitting.
Cancellation fees
- 6 or more business days before the tour date: no cancellation fee.
- 5–3 business days before the tour date: 50% of the total booking amount.
- 2 business days before the tour date or later: 100% of the total booking amount (non-refundable).
Business days are Monday to Friday in Perth, excluding Western Australian public holidays. The tour date is not counted. These fees apply to customer cancellations after the booking is confirmed.
Dates, party size and additional fees may affect the total.
