Guided Hike of Rottnest Island, lakes and bays

Free cancellation

Place: Perth

Duration: up to 3 hours 30 minutes

Language: English

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Small group

Do this because

Experience Rottnest Island by foot as you discover the Emerald Isle in a Sea of Sapphire
Traverse spectacular coastal headlands, past stunning inland lakes and encounter both natural and man-made attractions along the way
Have a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Little Parakeet Bay, Geordie Bay, and Longreach Bay

What to expect

You will start your journey on the Gabbi Karniny Bidi " Discover the Salt Lakes" with some of the best views on the Island. From Vlamingh lookout you’ll gain real perspective of what you’ll find beyond the settlement.

You will then head on to Lake Baghdad and Head onto the Lakes Boardwalk to experience the illusion of walking on water. You will detour up to the Wadjemup Lighthouse where you will stop for a light refreshment and a moment to enjoy the beautiful view from the highest point on the island, before returning to the trail and heading to the Northern beaches.

Prepare to kick off your shoes and paddle in the calm waters of Little Parakeet Bay and then we onto Geordie Bay, Longreach Bay and the Basin, one of the Island’s most popular swimming spots. You finish the hiking tour back at the main settlement, where you are free to enjoy lunch the way you want to before experiencing Rottnest in the afternoon.

Distance: 12 km. This hike is a grade Three. It is suitable for families and we recommend a moderate fitness level as some inclines and beach walking is included on this tour
This experience is not suitable for children under 4 years of age
Please remember this is a small-group tour
Choose to add ferry tickets on to your booking, and the partner will take care of the booking. Please contact the partner to arrange this. This includes both the ferry ticket price and Island admission fees for a single day on the island. If you wish to extend your stay with accommodation on the island, you will need to organize overnight ferry tickets. Otherwise, we are meeting at the lawn area on the Island next to the visitor's center
Please remember to bring with you hiking shoes or comfortable trainers, water bottle (at least 1L), sun protection and hat, towel, snorkel and bathers if you want to enjoy an ocean dip post tour
Please consider the suitability of such a tour/activity before booking. It is the responsibility of the client to be aware of the fitness level for a particular tour. When in doubt, please call and discuss it with the partner. Please read the following waiver carefully prior to confirming your booking.
The customer agrees and acknowledges that: (a) the Activity may be physically strenuous; (b) he/she is in proper physical condition to participate in the Activity; (c) he/she is aware that participation could, in some circumstances, result in physical injury, serious physical injury or death; and (d) he/she understands his/her physical limitations and is sufficiently aware of those limitations to stop physical activity before he/she becomes ill or injured and will do so

What’s included

Guided 12km hike along the Wadjemup Bidi network to explore the lakes and bays of Rottnest Island

Friendly and knowledgeable, first aid trained English-speaking tour guides

What’s not included

Ferry tickets

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins., Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

1 Henderson Ave, Rottnest Island WA 6161, Australia

Meeting point:

You will be meeting at the small grassed area in front of the visitors center on Rottnest Island. If you are coming across from the mainland for the day, you can purchase ferry tickets onsite