Highlights

Train & Tunnel Tour

Enhance your Rottnest Adventure with a Historic Train Ride and WWII Tour

Take your Rottnest Island visit to the next level with a unique experience combining a historic train journey and a behind-the-scenes tour of the island’s hidden WWII fortifications.

Please note: Access to the Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels involves multiple sections of stairs and stone steps (up to 60), so a reasonable level of mobility is required.

Locations visited:

Oliver Hill
Tunnel Tour

Approx. 10km

Departs: Rottnest
Daily 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
(see itinerary)

Finishes: Rottnest
Various times

N/A

6-27 people

Train

From
$40

Step Back in Time at Oliver Hill

Take a journey to the historic Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel Fortification and enjoy sweeping views over Rottnest Island.
Your tour begins with an informative ride up Oliver Hill, passing some of the island’s most iconic and historic landmarks.

On arrival, join a guided tour through the remarkable tunnel system, which played a vital role in Australia's coastal defence during World War II.
Discover how Rottnest Island became a strategic stronghold, housing intricate secret tunnels and 9.2-inch guns designed to defend Western Australia from potential attacks.

Thanks to the high cost of removal, the original guns were preserved after the war, offering visitors today a rare glimpse into Australia's wartime history.
This unique site stands as a tribute to the soldiers who once protected the coast and remains one of Rottnest Island’s most fascinating attractions.

Please note: Access to the historic Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels involves climbing approximately 60 steps, so a moderate level of mobility is required.

Below prices are valid from 1 April 2024 until 31 March 2025:

Adult $40
Concession $35
Child $20

Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and your camera. All entry fees are included within the ticket price. This tour departs from Rottnest Island and ferry transport is not included in the itinerary or pricing.