Highlights

Rottnest Island Hop-on Hop-off Bus

Christmas Day: runs every 15 mins from 10:00am to 15:00pm

New Year’s Eve: runs every 15 mins from 8:45am to 17:00pm, then additional services at 18:00, 19:00, 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30 from the Main Bus Stop

New Year’s Day: runs every 15 mins from 8.45am to 17:00pm

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.

Approx. ∞km

Departs: Rottnest Island
Daily, various times
19 Stops

Finishes: Rottnest Island

N/A

∞ people

Bus

From
$30.00 AUD

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

Tickets can be bought directlyfrom our team at the ticket booth on the island, subject to availability, and over the phone from our reservations team on 08 6270 6060, Option 1 for Reservations.

Click here for Island Explorer timetable

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

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

Please note 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.

  
      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.
            Henrietta 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
            Roland Smith Memorial
            
            13.
            Rocky Bay
            Snorkelling
            
            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 01/04/25-31/03/26

Adult $30.00
Concession $27.00
Child $22.00

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 and bring a hat, camera, and sunscreen. This service departs from Rottnest Island and ferry transport is not included in the itinerary.

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.