1.5-Hour Fortress Segway Tour

Segway Tours WA leads this 1.5-hour ride through the island's military past, past gun placements and into tunnels many visitors never see. The listing shows a 4.8 rating from 117 reviews, from A$139 per person. A guide, training and safety gear are included, and cancellation is free. Book your own ferry crossing to the island.

Overview

Riders gather at the Segway Tours WA base on Bedford Avenue, on the left along the road into Kingstown Barracks and clearly signposted. The loop runs about 1.5 hours and mixes coastal riding with off-road stretches. After training and a safety assessment, the group visits the Kingstown Barracks and Bickley Battery gun emplacements from WWII, takes in the views at the Jubilee Hill Observation Post, and stops at Paterson Beach, Henrietta Rocks and Thomson Bay. Everyone carries a personal radio for listening to the guide's commentary while the group rolls along.

No prior Segway time is needed. Training comes first, and reviewers repeatedly describe the machines as easy to learn and ride. Groups are capped at 10 travellers. Riders must be at least 12 years old and weigh between 45 and 118 kilograms, and anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian on the tour. Pregnant guests cannot take part, and the listing does not recommend it for travellers with certain mobility or motor control issues.

The mainland leg is your own arrangement. Transport to and from Rottnest, plus hotel pickup and drop-off, sit outside the package. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund; inside that window there is no refund and no changes are accepted.

What's Included

Included

Rider training and assessment
Experience knowledgeable tour guide
Personal radio communication for listening to the guide
All safety equipment

Not Included

Transportation to/from Rottnest
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Itinerary

Meet at Kingstown BarracksCheck in at the Segway Tours WA base on Bedford Avenue, on the left along the road into Kingstown Barracks and clearly signposted.
Training and assessmentRider training and assessment come first, with all safety equipment supplied.
WWII gun emplacementsRide to the Kingstown Barracks and the Bickley Battery gun emplacements, the fortress sites at the heart of the route. The listing times the Rottnest Island portion at 1 hour, with admission free.
Jubilee Hill lookoutTake in the views from the Jubilee Hill Observation Post. Commentary continues through each rider's personal radio.
Coastal beach stopsThe route calls at Paterson Beach, Henrietta Rocks and Thomson Bay for stops by the water.
Return to baseThe tour ends back at the Bedford Avenue meeting point, about 1.5 hours after setting off.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few rules and logistics decide whether this tour fits a given traveller. Here they are in plain terms.

First-time riders. Rider training and assessment are built into the start. Reviewers repeatedly call the machines easy to learn and easy to get the hang of.
Radio headsets. Every rider gets personal radio communication, so the guide's commentary reaches the whole group on the move. Reviewers often single out how much history and island knowledge the guides pass along.
Age and weight. Riders must be at least 12 years old and weigh between 45 and 118 kilograms. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian riding along on the same tour.
Physical demands. Expect to stand and balance for the full ride, over coastal path and off-road ground. The listing does not recommend the tour for guests with some mobility or motor control issues.
Group size. Departures are capped at 10 travellers. Reviewers describe the guides as patient and encouraging with nervous riders.
Getting there. Nothing covers the mainland side. There is no transport to or from Rottnest and no hotel pickup or drop-off, so allow time to reach Bedford Avenue, signposted on the left into Kingstown Barracks.

Common issues. Transport to and from Rottnest, plus hotel pickup and drop-off, are excluded, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Pregnant guests cannot ride, and the listing advises against it for guests with some mobility or motor control issues. One reviewer found the route included some steep climbs and descents, worth weighing if hills are a concern, and another reported riding in rain with ponchos supplied. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time receive no refund, and changes are not accepted within that window.

Planning Your Day

Where does the tour start and how long does it run?

Check in at the Segway Tours WA base on Bedford Avenue, on the left along the road into Kingstown Barracks and clearly signposted. The ride runs about 1.5 hours and finishes back at the same meeting point.

Do I need Segway experience to join?

No. Rider training and assessment are included, along with all safety equipment. Reviewers repeatedly describe the machines as easy to learn and easy to get the hang of.

Can children take part?

Riders must be at least 12 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Weight limits also apply, from 45 to 118 kilograms.

Is the ferry or hotel transfer included?

No. Transport to and from Rottnest and hotel pickup and drop-off are all excluded. The itinerary lists Rottnest Island admission itself as free.

Is food or drink provided?

No food or drink appears in the inclusions. What is covered is rider training and assessment, the guide, personal radio communication and all safety equipment, so plan any snacks and water around the ride.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted, with cut-off times based on the experience's local time.