Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth or Fremantle

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Highlights

  • Free time on Rottnest Island to swim, bike, or snorkel

  • Chance to spot quokkas at the Rottnest Island nature reserve

  • Self-guided tour: explore the island at your own pace

  • Round-trip transport by high-speed ferry from Perth or Fremantle

Summary

Your Rottnest Island ferry departs from either Perth or Fremantle, depending on option selected when booking. If leaving from Perth, you’ll cruise down the Swan River through the city to reach Fremantle, from where it’s about a 25-minute ride across the ocean to "Rotto," as it’s known to locals. When you arrive, you are free to explore the island—and its 63 beaches and 20 bays—however you wish. There are plenty of spots to get wet with a swim, snorkel, stand-up paddleboard or surf, or just relax on the sand and watch yachts bobbing in the water. The most popular activity for visitors is renting a bike on the island to cruise leisurely along the scenic roads, where no cars are allowed. If you’re interested in history, check out sites like Lomas Cottage, Rottnest Island Museum, Pilot Boathouse or the Salt Store and Exhibition Centre. And don’t forget to keep your eyes open for wildlife, particularly the island’s native quokkas. (All entrance fees, activities, rentals, food and drinks are at your own expense.) At the end of your full day on the island, head back to Fremantle or Perth on the return ferry.

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Duration
7 hours - 8 hours
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Why take this tour?

The white sand beaches, tranquil bays, and nature reserves of Rottnest Island lie just off the coast of Perth. This tour is ideal for independent travelers who want to explore the island at their own pace without the hassle of organizing their own transport. Cruise out to the island by high-speed ferry and enjoy a full day to discover the island. Perhaps hire bikes and cycle the coastal roads, dive in to swim and snorkel at the beaches, or spot quokkas in the nature reserve.

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What’s included?

  • Round-trip ferry to Rottnest Island

  • Rottnest Island Authority fee

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

  • Entrance fees to any attractions

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7-8 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

We are ready to welcome you back to travel with confidence. Our JourneySafe COVID safety protocols means that we have implemented enhanced procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic so that you can travel with peace of mind.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Rottnest Express

About operator:

Rottnest Express has been serving the Island for 50 years now and knows it better than most. If you’re a visitor to Perth, Rottnest is the must see destination and we’d love to take you there. If you’re a local and haven’t been to Rotto for a while — it’s time to rediscover Rotto — it’s easier than you think.

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