The Best Day Trip from Perth

Let a local take you to Rotto. Only 30 minutes away by ferry where you snorkel hidden reefs, ride the coast, meet a few quokkas, and laugh your way through WA’s favourite island with Laura; your guide, snack dealer, and human GPS.

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Rotto, But Better.

“This isn’t just a tour. It’s a top-tier, laugh-filled, quokka-studded day out.”
– Every happy guest, basically.

What’s Included?

Ferry? Sorted. Bike? Included. Lunch? Delicious. Stories, swims and secret spots? That’s the Laura touch.
No decisions to make. No crowds to dodge. Just show up and enjoy Rotto, the way it should be.

Ferry Ticket & Transfers

Return ferry from Perth or Hillarys, all booked for you.

Bike Hire

Standard bike included, or upgrade to an E-bike (just ask!).

Snorkel Gear

Snorkel reef stops with gear provided, no need to bring a thing.

Lunch

A delicious lunch with a view (dietary needs covered too).

Quokka Selfie

The iconic island moment, we’ll help you get the perfect snap.

Tour Guide

All-day guided adventure with Laura, local, fun and full of surprises.

Why Not DIY

What You Get	DIY	Laura the Explorer
Return Ferry	$96	Included
Transfers from Perth*	$30	Included with Hillary’s Tour
Bike Hire	$35	Included
Snorkel Gear Hire	$22	Included
Lunch	$30	Included
Planning & Itinerary	X	Guided
Local Stories	X	Guided
Secret Spots	X	Exclusive
Laura – Your Tour Guide	X	Included
Total Cost	$213+	$328.90 pp incl. GST

Prices displayed are correct as of September 2026 but subject to change.

Choose Your Rottnest Adventure

E-bike Hire Now Available

Book ahead to secure your e-bike when booking

What You’ll Experience

Cycle to
Hidden Beaches

Cruise the coast and reach the island’s best beaches. No maps, no stress, just fun.

Snorkel Like
a Local

Laura knows the reef spots locals love. Calm water, sea life, and no crowds.

Beat the
Crowds

Start early and get the beach to yourself, before the ferry rush hits.

Discover
Secret Spots

Think quokka tracks, shady swims and view-packed picnic stops, all hand-picked by Laura.

Wildlife
Encounters

Meet Rotto’s famous quokkas, spot seabirds, and learn local island stories along the way.

Hassle-Free
Day Tour

Everything’s planned, even the wind. Just show up and enjoy the ride.

Why Choose Laura?

It’s Like Seeing Rottnest With a Friend (Who Happens to Know Everything About It)

Laura’s not just a guide. She’s a storyteller, a nature nerd, a snorkel spot whisperer and your favourite kind of human, warm, funny and full of “wait, how did you know that?!” moments.

Guests say it best:
“Informative, relaxed, filled with happiness and wonder — and nothing was too much trouble.” – Simon & Max, TripAdvisor

Knows every reef, beach, and quokka hangout

Loves a good story and a better snack stop

Featured by WA Tourism & media for exceptional service

Small groups, big vibes, no stress

One of our tours

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Reviews

      EXCELLENT  
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    Adamary Caceda Gonzalez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our tour with Laura Explorer yesterday was such a great experience. Everything was very well organized, and Laura took us to some beautiful spots around the island with amazing landscapes and plenty of opportunities to see the quokkas. It was a little physically demanding for me haha, but absolutely worth it and so much fun. Laura is very patient, explains everything clearly, and really takes care of everyone from beginning to end. I also loved that it was a small group, which made the experience feel much more personal and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend it, especially for solo travelers!
  
 
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    Lisa M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Tour was perfect. We took the early ferry and the spots were not crowded. We got beautiful shots from the landscapes and of course the famous Quokkas. I liked it, that she teached us, how to treat Quokkas and the Do's and Dont's. Because they are wild animals and if you feed them, they get sick and also stressed if you don't give them enough space. I will cherrish those beautiful memories! I had two days on Rottnest Island, so it was perfect to see everything. We had a lovely group and a lot of fun during the bicycle Tour. Thanks Laura! It was magical!!!
  
 
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    Finola McDonagh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience joining Laura’s Rotto tour. Really well organised but relaxed vibe throughout the day. Plenty of time to snorkel too! Thank you Laura
  
 
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    Bel Yasar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an educational tour provider, we recently engaged the services of Laura for a group of Melbourne students spending a day on Rottnest cycling around the island. Laura was absolutely sensational and her professionalism, knowledge and positive personality was infectious! The lead teacher on tour said "Laura was phenomenal. Would highly recommend her services and her generally. She was wonderful with her insight on Rottnest, the organisation and professionalism was worth every cent." Thank you, and I can't wait to bring another school over!
  
 
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    Leanne Gonano 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great day with Laura. She was very friendly and helpful organising the whole day for us including an upgrade to e-bikes and lunch.  The day was well paced and we didn’t feel rushed stopping at many beaches with Laura sharing her knowledge about the island. She also helped us get a photo with the quokkas. We had a great day and highly recommend Laura the Explorer.
  
 
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    warren gonano 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a great tour. Defiantly recommend Laura from Laura the Explorer. A fun day with everything included. E bikes worked well for us and made the cycling lot easier. Got to see everything we wanted to an and she even found a great spot to meet the quokkas. Lunch was great and the snorkeling spot was superb. So glad we did this tour.
  
 
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    peta Nipper 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a great day!  We booked a bike tour with Laura and we had a fabulous day.  Not usually tour people, but this one didnt disapppint.  Knowledgeable, great hidden spots to snorkel, great lunch, ontime, great communication.  Definately book the ebike option as its a bit hilly.  Ebike made it easy.  You wont be disapppinted - Laura is great. Thanks Laura
  
 
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    Megan Arnold 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently enjoyed a private tour with Laura. Everything was so well planned and organised. She took care of everything. Our ferry trip, snorkels, bike hire and lunch. Having a local take us around was the best way to see the island. No stress, all the best stops, and secret Quokka locations for the famous selfie. She is a friendly, highly knowledgeable guide, we would 100% recommend her to take you on your Rottnest adventure :)
  
 
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    Melissa Gething 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic day exploring Rottnest with Laura. She went out of her way to enable us to be able to join her tour which we really appreciated. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, the weather was awesome and Laura took us to see so many beautiful spots. Obviously the highlight was the Quokkas and Laura’s local knowledge enabled us to see so many in their natural environment which is really the best way to see them. We really enjoyed everything about our tour: lunch, our tour group and getting to know Laura and the beautiful island. Doing a bike tour with Laura is the best way to explore the island.
  
 
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    Carolyn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Laura went out of her way to organise our special requirements for e-bike hire as we were staying on the island 3 days.  She is out going, informative and so friendly (felt like we had known her for years) and took the best Quokka selfies for us 😍. Laura made it so memorable and we learnt lots. Thank you and good luck Laura.
  
 
  
  
 
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      EXCELLENT  
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    asp39 
 
 
 
 Verified A MUST DO Everything was organised, so there was no stress about ferry tickets, bike hire, snorkelling gear and where to go on the island. The tour was thoughtfully planned, and Laura is an outstanding and personable guide. Laura also went to great lengths to ensure we saw lots of quokkas and helped us all get some amazing photos with them. We had a wonderful tour group, and it was It fun and memorable day on Rottnest. A must do experience if you’re in WA. Support small business operators. Thanks Laura
  
 
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    Judy P 
 
 
 
 Verified A Truly Personal, Off-the-Beaten-Path Margaret River Tour My husband and I first met Laura on an Outback tour in 2018 and were thrilled to reconnect with her in 2025 for a private Margaret River experience. We aren’t wine drinkers and wanted something more nature-focused and flexible — Laura delivered beyond our expectations. She created a fully customized 3-day/2-night itinerary that was intimate, off the beaten path, and perfectly suited to our interests. Highlights included Busselton Jetty, stunning empty beaches, sunset nibbles with drone photos, Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Jewel Cave, stingrays at Hamelin Bay, Karri forests, Eagle Bay swims, and so much more. Nothing felt rushed or rigid — if we wanted to linger, we did. If we were ready to move on, no problem. Laura is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and clearly passionate about showcasing the region. This was hands-down better than any large organized tour, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with Laura again. Highly, highly recommend!
  
 
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    Harriet M 
 
 
 
 Verified The best way to see Rottnest Island! I had the most wonderful day exploring Rottnest Island with Laura and 7 other lovely people! The tour was super organised and seamless from start to finish, Laura was waiting for us at the ferry terminal with our tickets and bikes already labelled up for us which made finding them when they were loaded off the ferry so much quicker! She provided snorkelling equipment and helped us set up our bikes and we were ready to go. She knew the best route that involved minimal cycling into the wind, finding the best spots for a snorkel and to take photos with the fewest amount of other people there, I wouldn’t have known to go to these places on my own! It was a steady cycle, no rushing and people could go at their own speed as we stopped regularly to allow everyone to regroup. We had a delicious lunch that Laura preordered for us and was ready and waiting when we arrived at the cafe, Laura was very knowledgeable about places on the island and she was highly dedicated to getting us all a classic quokka selfie in a safe way that meant we didn’t touch and harm the quokkas! I thoroughly enjoyed my tour and will be highly recommend it to anyone looking at visiting Rottnest Island! Thankyou so much Laura!
  
 
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    Téa T 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing day! I definitely recommend spending your day at Rottnest with Laura! She knows all of the good spots to avoid the crowds, she’s very knowledgeable, and lovely company! Laura created a stress free day for me, and she is extremely dedicated to getting you that perfect Quokka selfie!
  
 
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    Stephen B 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic experience Thanks again Laura, absolutely loved your tour, your friendliness, professionalism, knowledge & history of the island & your attitude towards your customers well-being was first class Would recommend any one going to Rottnest Island to book in with Lauratheexplorer
  
 
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    Andrew M 
 
 
 
 Verified Stop scrolling! Book this tour!! We had an amazing experience on the Rottnest Island tour with Laura the Explorer! Laura was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the island. She shared fascinating stories, local history, and hidden gems that we never would have discovered on our own. The tour was well organised, relaxed, and fun, making it perfect for all ages. Laura’s enthusiasm really made the day special and helped us see Rottnest Island from a whole new perspective. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rottnest — it was a highlight of our trip!
  
 
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    Katherine S 
 
 
 
 Verified Best thing you'll do in Perth Cannot recommend Laura's tour enough. Everything was so well organised, from the complementary shuttle from our hotel, to the bike hire, the ferry, lunch! Everything. Laura is such a wonderful soul, showing you all the best bits of this beautiful island. We were very lucky with having such a fun tour group, all (but one!) in Perth for the Ashes. If you do one thing in Perth, visiting Rottnest with Laura is it!
  
 
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    suzanne 
 
 
 
 Verified An unmissable Fremantle/Perth experience We spent a fantastic day with Laura cycling around the beautiful Rottnest Island. Once we had booked, Laura organised everything perfectly. We just turned up to the ferry terminal and everything was sorted for us. I thoroughly recommend anyone of any age or group size in the Fremantle/Perth area to take advantage of this excellent trip. Just google Laura the Explorer.
  
 
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    Sam B 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic tour Had a great cycle tour of Rottness island with Laura. Saw beautiful beaches and learned about the history of the island and the local wildlife. I am not the most confident cyclist, especially in the rain, but Laura was very encouraging so I didn't feel bad about walking up some of the bigger hills. We had the opportunity to go snorkeling but it was a bit cool so had a paddle instead. Laura organised everything from the ferry, the bike hire and a lovely lunch so it was so easy. She is a great guide and I really enjoyed the whole day, even got a Quokka selfie! Highly recommend.
  
 
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    Sue R 
 
 
 
 Verified An amazing two day experience with Laura, Laura took us on a two day bus tour overnight stay at Abbey Beach Resort and Whale watching with the over 55’s club. We couldn’t have asked for a more informative guide, she is funny so helpful so considerate, she made our two day tour nothing but enjoyable, so many laughs, quizers had an awesome time. Thank you Laura and can’t wait to do more in the new year with you. Susan and Moira
  
 
  
  
 
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What is provided

We want you to have a hassle-free experience, so we provide everything you need for a fantastic day out

Complementary Shuttle Service*: Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off from Perth City or Scarborough to and from the ferry terminal.

Return Rottnest Ferry Ticket & Island Visitor Fee: We’ve got your transport and fees covered.

Rottnest Bike Hire: We provide quality bikes for your adventure. Have your own bike? Choose our guided BYOB. *We can arrange Rotto e-bikes on request.

Tour Guide: 7 hour tour guide biking around Rottnest island.

Commentary: Hear captivating stories about the island’s history and unique wildlife, including the famous quokkas!

Lunch: Savour a delicious meal from a variety of options while enjoying views of the island’s stunning waters.

Snorkel Gear: Discover the underwater beauty of Rottnest with our snorkel equipment.

Laura the Explorer Gift: Take home a special memento of your adventure.

*This service is subject to availability, as it is provided by an external provider.

We are Accredited and Trusted

Laura the Explorer Tours is proud to be recognised and accredited by leading tourism authorities, ensuring you receive a safe, authentic, and high-quality experience on Rottnest Island. Our commitment to excellence is backed by official endorsements from trusted organisations in the tourism industry.

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The Best Day Trip from Perth

Let a local take you to Rotto. Only 30 minutes away by ferry where you snorkel hidden reefs, ride the coast, meet a few quokkas, and laugh your way through WA’s favourite island with Laura; your guide, snack dealer, and human GPS.

Rotto, But Better.