GLENORIE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
A Private Day on Rottnest: Ferry, Lighthouses and Quokkas
A nine-hour private discovery tour that includes return ferry travel, island transport or bike hire, entry to Rottnest Island and a two-course waterfront lunch with a drink — essential context for planning the day.
A Private Day on Rottnest: Ferry, Lighthouses and Quokkas.
Board the ferry from Fremantle for a full-day, nine-hour private discovery of Rottnest Island: disembark to join the hop-on/hop-off Island Explorer or hire bikes, visit Bathurst Lighthouse, walk to Quokka habitat with an educational guide, have a two-course lunch on the water’s edge, and finish the afternoon among island museums and World War II relics before returning by ferry.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Convict-era and maritime stories
The guided narrative traces where gaolers and ship pilots lived and worked and explains why Rottnest was declared an Aboriginal ‘open prison’ in 1839, framed by the island’s maritime history.
The world-famous Quokka walk
An educational, guided walk leads to the quokka’s natural habitats with the intention of seeing this iconic marsupial while learning key facts about its ecology and behaviour.
Lighthouse breaks and waterfront lunch
The itinerary includes a short stop at Bathurst Lighthouse to learn its role in navigating ships between 1848 and 1903, followed by a two-course lunch on the water’s edge with sweeping bay views back to the mainland.
What the day feels like
How the day feels
The day moves at a deliberate pace: a morning ferry crossing, disembarkation and choices for passive sightseeing on the Island Explorer or a more active circuit by bicycle; a series of interpretive stops — lighthouse, historical sites, and museums — bookended by a waterside lunch and a guided Quokka walk before the return ferry to the mainland.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private discovery is best suited to.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Your private guide collects you from your hotel; the tour includes entry to Rottnest Island, hop-on/hop-off bus or bike hire (choice at booking), return ferry, and a two-course lunch with a glass of beer, wine or a soft drink.
The full experience runs for approximately nine hours.
Please advise at time of booking whether clients prefer the hop-on/hop-off bus or a bike ride so operator arrangements can be made.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is nine hours in duration.
What does the price include?
Included are entry to Rottnest Island, either hop-on/hop-off bus access or bike hire (your choice), return ferry, a two-course lunch and a glass of beer, wine or a soft drink, and a private guide who will collect you from your hotel.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The day begins with boarding the ferry from Fremantle and concludes with the return ferry to the mainland (Perth).
Will I be able to see quokkas?
Yes — the itinerary includes a guided Quokka walk designed to lead you to the quokka’s natural habitats and provide educational commentary about the species.
Is this trip suitable for children or less active travelers?
The tour is listed as suitable for all ages; guests preferring less activity can use the Island Explorer hop-on/hop-off service rather than cycling.
Will we visit historic sites and museums?
Yes — the afternoon is spent among the island’s museums and World War II relics, and the guide will explain the island’s convict-era and maritime history.