Rottnest Island Explorer Bus - Hop On Hop Off Bus

Highlights

Rottnest Island Hop-on Hop-off Bus

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. The Island Explorer is NOT a tour, the bus driver does not provide commentary

PLEASE NOTE:

Tickets are not available for purchase online after 10:00am on the day of travel and need to be purchased on the Island.

Approx. ∞km

Departs: Rottnest Island
Daily, various times
19 Stops

Finishes: Rottnest Island

N/A

6-27 people

Bus

From
$30 AUD

Upgrade your island experience and enjoy the beauty of Rottnest Island at your own pace with the hop-on, hop-off ‘Island Explorer’ shuttle bus. The Island Explorer is NOT a tour, the bus driver does not provide commentary.

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. As a hop-on, hop-off service a seat is not always guaranteed and you may need to stand.

Please note: During peak periods, the bus might be full and you may have to wait for the next bus.

Click here to see the Island Explorer timetable.

Please note: Passengers travelling with prams and beach trolleys will need to fold/collapse them when boarding the Island Explorer service.

      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

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 26/12/2023 - 31/03/2025

Adult $30
Concession $22
Child $22

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

Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and your camera, we also recommend bringing sunscreen. This service departs from Rottnest Island and ferry transport is not included in the itinerary.

Please note Quokka Coaches bus service is categorised as an Essential Service and thus except from physical distancing protocol although Quokka Coaches may limit the Island Explorer to seated capacity only at any time and at our own discretion.