Rottnest Island Train & Tunnel

Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island Train & Tunnel

Highlights

Rottnest Island Train & Tunnel Tour

Rottnest Island is the “Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire”, only 19km off the mainland coast promising to leave a lasting impression. Enhance your Rottnest experience with this unique offering of a historic train ride ride and a behind the scenes tour of Rottnest’s little known WWII fortifications. (Please note - Accessing the historic Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels attraction involves multiple sections of stair and stone steps, up to 60 in total so an ability to manage steps is essential)

Locations visited:

  • Oliver Hill

  • Tunnel Tour

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Approx. 10km
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Departs: Rottnest
Daily 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
(see itinerary)

Finishes: Rottnest
Various times

N/A

6-27 people


Train

From
$40

Journey to the historical Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel Fortification and take in the amazing views of Rottnest Island. This tour begins with an informative ride up Oliver Hill, passing some iconic and historical landmarks on the island.

Upon arriving at Oliver Hill, be taken on a guided tour through the stunning tunnel system that once played a crucial role in Australia’s military defence in World War II.

The area is still preserved with Rottnest’s WWII guns and tunnels, which commemorate its military history and our soldiers who fought to defend the shores of Western Australia.

Rottnest Island was a key part of the Western Australian defence during WWII. The island was home to intricate secret tunnels and housed 9.2″ guns to protect against invading Axis forces.

Post-war, the 9.2-inch battery on the island was saved from disposal due to the high cost of removal and shipping the guns to the mainland. This led to the preservation of the military artefacts. Now, this equipment provides a look at the rich history of the Western Australia defence force and attracts many visitors to the area every year.

Please note - Accessing the historic Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels attraction involves multiple sections of stair and stone steps, up to 60 in total so an ability to manage steps is essential.

Below prices are valid from 1 April 2024 until 31 March 2025:

  • Adult $40

  • Concession $35

  • Child $20

Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and your camera. All entry fees are included within the ticket price. This tour departs from Rottnest Island and ferry transport is not included in the itinerary or pricing.