Rottnest Island Voluntary Guided Tours
The Rottnest Voluntary Guides Association Inc (RVGA) was established in 1986 to promote an increased awareness and appreciation of the natural environment and historical significance of Rottnest Island.
Guides conduct free daily tours covering the History of the Settlement, the Quokka and World War II Guns and Tunnels (fee applies). A greater variety of activities and tours are conducted during school holidays and by special request. These include daytime walks, bird watching and discovering the beach and a treasure hunt for children. In addition there are evening events including star gazing and family quiz nights.
When visiting Rottnest Island, join our dedicated and knowledgeable voluntary guides on a journey through the rich history of Rottnest Island.
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Bickley RambleGo with a Guide on the 11.25 am shuttle bus to the Kingstown Barracks that housed the Australian Army for 50 years. The tour takes in a beautiful walk trail to see the six inch gun emplacements and other military buildings dating from 1935. Departs daily at 11:15am, 1 April to 31 May. History of the SettlementA free one hour guided history walk around the settlement. See where gaolers and ship pilots lived and worked. Discover why Rottnest became an Aboriginal 'open prison' in 1839. Operators each Monday at 11:00am and 2:00pm from 1 April to 31 May. Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels TourA conducted one hour tour, over one of the restored World War II 9.2 inch guns and maze of underground tunnels. Discover why they were installed on Rottnest and how they operatored. Either cycle (20 minutes) or walk (45 minutes) to Oliver Hill. Alternatively, you can take the train that links up with the guided tours and departs from the Settlement train station (fares apply and can include entry). Check tour times and purchase tickets for your transport tp the gun from the Visitor Centre. Tours operate daily 11:00am, 12 noon, 1:00pm and 2:00pm from 1 April to 31 May. Quokka WalkRottnest Island's famous marsupial, the quokka, is discovered in this informative walking tour. With an educational focus, this walk leads participants to the quokka's natural habitats and imparts some interesting facts about this iconic animal. Departs daily at 1:00pm and 2.30pm, 1 April to 31 May. Reefs Wrecks and Daring SailorsPilots were stationed on Rottnest Island between 1848 and 1903 to guide ships safely around the Island's dangerous reefs. This free walk to the Bathurst Lighthouse involves enthralling tales of the exploits of the Pilots and crew on Rottnest. The tour incorporates the pilot crew accommodation, the boathouse and replica pilot boat. Tours depart Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:00am, 1 April to 31 May. Vlaming Lookout and Salt Lakes WalkLearn about the remarkable agriculture, industry and exports carried out by the early inhabitants of Rottnest. Walk past the Old Colonial Buildings of the Settlement on the way to the lookout. View the natural beauty of Rottnest and the salt lakes from this vantage point. Departs Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 11:00am, 1 April to 31 May. | |
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