This package includes two Perth must-dos — a hop on hop off bus tour of the city and Kings Park (48-hour ticket), and a return cruise from the CBD to fabulous Rottnest Island with Rottnest Express. The package can be completed in two days, or spread over three days if you have the time available.
If you have two days…
- Spend day one exploring the CBD and Kings Park with your Perth hop on hop off bus tour ticket. Hop on and off at any of the 11 convenient stops. The first bus departs from the Barrack Street Jetty at 9.15am.
- On day two, take the 8.45am cruise with Rottnest Express from the Perth CBD to the pristine island getaway that is Rottnest Island. Spend the day on the island at your leisure. Catch the return cruise in the afternoon, arriving back in Perth between 6 and 6.30pm (seasonal).
If you have three days…
- Spend two days exploring the CBD and Kings Park with your Perth hop on hop off bus tour ticket. Your ticket is valid for 48 hours from the time you first board.
- On day three, take the 8.45am cruise with Rottnest Express from the Perth CBD to the pristine island getaway that is Rottnest Island. Spend the day on the island at your leisure. Catch the return cruise in the afternoon, arriving back in Perth between 6 and 6.30pm (seasonal).
Note: The Perth hop on hop off bus and Rottnest Island cruise components of this package can be alternated and do not need to be completed on consecutive days. You can even split them up and use them within a two-week period. However, your Perth hop on hop off bus ticket must be used on consecutive days.
About your Perth Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
A Perth Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour is the ideal way to take in the city’s key sights at your own pace. From the many landmark architectural and historic attractions, to the Elizabeth Quay waterfront precinct, the lavish Crown Entertainment Complex, and stunning Kings Park, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding what to see and do during your stay in the Western Australian capital. Plan your itinerary without having to worry about using public transport. Hop off the bus at each attraction you want to visit, and when you’re done, hop back on and move on to the next one. The complete circuit takes around two hours to do.
The stops are:
- Barrack Street Jetty (Bell Tower, Elizabeth Quay, river cruise departures)
- 471 Hay Street (CBD, malls)
- Perth Cultural Centre (Art Gallery of WA, WA Museum, State Library of WA)
- Optus Stadium
- Crown Perth
- The Perth Mint
- Kings Park
- Roe Gardens (Tree Top Walk)/8a. Blue Boat House
- May Drive Parklands
- Watertown Brand Outlet Centre
- Murray Street (Yagan Square, Perth railway station, bus port)
- William Street (CBD, malls)
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The beauty of a Perth Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour is that your pass allows you to disembark and reboard at designated stops as many times as you like. You can backtrack, skip stops and do whatever it takes to make your time in Perth absolutely unforgettable.
About your Rottnest Island Cruise with Rottnest Express
Cruise with Rottnest Express along the Swan River, out into the beautiful Indian Ocean, and on to the pristine island paradise that is Rottnest. Famous for its relaxed atmosphere, magnificent beaches and turquoise water, you’ll spend the day exploring the island at your leisure. There’s plenty to see and do. Whether you chose to relax on one of the island’s 63 beaches, explore by bike (the most popular mode of transport on the island), snorkel in crystal clear water, do a walking or Segway Tour, head out onto the open ocean on a whale watching cruise, or take to the air on a scenic flight, this will be a day that will stay with you forever. Additional costs apply for most island activities.
Cover image courtesy of Tourism Western Australia