Perth Bike Day, Fast Ferries
A full-day Rottnest Fast Ferries package from Perth pairing the return sailing with a bike for the island.
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Rottnest Island Tours: Ferries, Bikes, Snorkel Trips And Prices
Bookable day trips and island tours, grouped by type.
- A$40lowest per-person from-price on the roster
- 25 to 90 minutesCrossing time · about 25 minutes from Fremantle, 45 from Hillarys Boat Harbour and up to 90 from Barrack Street Jetty in Perth (Rottnest Island Authority visitor site)
- A$21.50Island admission · adult single-day fee valid 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027; child A$11, family A$57; ferry fares and the tours on this site that list it include it (Rottnest Island Authority)
- A$40Tours from · lowest from-price among the 22 tours here, the Oliver Hill train and tunnel tour; ferry tickets start at A$90
From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip
from A$124 per person, AUD, with the from-price covering the full-day package
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- Duration
- Full day
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation, cutoff time shown on the listing
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- Rottnest Fast Ferries
Rottnest Island Tours By The Numbers
22 km
Full island cycle · allow 3 to 5 hours; the Rotto Mini Loop takes about 30 minutes and helmets are required by law (Rottnest Island Authority)
63
Beaches on the island · across 20 bays on an island 11 km long by 4.5 km wide (Rottnest Island Authority)
Up to A$10,000
Fine for feeding wildlife · anyone who deliberately interferes with or feeds wildlife can be fined on the spot and prosecuted (Rottnest Island Regulations 1988, Wildlife Conservation Act 1950)
Rottnest Island Tours By Trip Type
Ferry and bike
Fremantle Ferry And Bike Day
Rottnest Express pairs the Fremantle crossing with bike hire and island admission across a 7.5-hour day.
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Fremantle Ferry, Admission Included
SeaLink's full-day return ferry from Fremantle, with island admission folded into the fare.
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SeaLink Ferry And Bus Tour
SeaLink combines the crossing with an island bus tour, leaving from Perth or Fremantle as you prefer.
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Ferry And Bus, Perth Or Fremantle
Rottnest Express mixes its ferry with a bus tour of the island, an 8-hour day from A$147 per person.
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Wildlife Cruise Plus Ferry
Rottnest Express bolts an adventure cruise onto the ferry crossing for a full 8-hour day around the island.
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Tandem Skydive
A tandem skydive over Wadjemup with Skydive Geronimo, from A$499 per person.
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Fortress Adventure Segway
Segway Tours WA leads this 1.5-hour ride out from the settlement to the island's fortress guns and tunnels.
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Bike Day, Fast FerriesRottnest Fast Ferries | Full day | Hillarys Boat Harbour Ferry Terminal | A$124 | ★ 4.72,941 reviews | Check availability |
| SeaLink Ferry And Bus TourSeaLink Rottnest Island | 7 hours to a full day | Perth or Fremantle, chosen at booking | A$149 | ★ 4.61,515 reviews | Check availability |
| Fremantle Ferry And Bike DayRottnest Express | 7.5 hours | B Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle | A$127 | ★ 4.7948 reviews | Check availability |
| Ferry And Bus, Perth Or FremantleRottnest Express | 8 hours | Perth or Fremantle, chosen at booking | A$147 | ★ 4.5792 reviews | Check availability |
| 9-Hour Ferry And Bike, PerthRottnest Express | 9 hours | Barrack Street Jetty, Perth | A$175 | ★ 4.5693 reviews | Check availability |
| Grand Island Day, Lunch IncludedRottnest Fast Ferries | Full day | Hillarys Boat Harbour Ferry Terminal | A$199 | ★ 4.4671 reviews | Check availability |
| Fremantle Ferry, Admission IncludedSeaLink Rottnest Island | Full day | B Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle | A$90 | ★ 4.7580 reviews | Check availability |
| SeaLink Full-Day Bike PackageSeaLink Rottnest Island | Full day | B Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle | A$127 | ★ 4.8503 reviews | Check availability |
| Ferry And Bike OnlyRottnest Express | 8 hours | Perth or Fremantle, chosen at booking | A$123 | ★ 4.2482 reviews | Check availability |
| Hillarys Return Ferry, AdmissionRottnest Fast Ferries | Full day | Hillarys Boat Harbour Ferry Terminal | A$95 | ★ 4.8457 reviews | Check availability |
| SeaLink Ferry From PerthSeaLink Rottnest Island | Full day | Barrack Street Jetty, Perth | A$135 | ★ 4.7345 reviews | Check availability |
| Tandem SkydiveSkydive Geronimo | 2.5 hours | Rottnest Island Airport | A$499 | ★ 4.9265 reviews | Check availability |
| Wildlife Cruise Plus FerryRottnest Express | 8 hours | Perth or Fremantle, chosen at booking | A$164 | ★ 4.5244 reviews | Check availability |
| Island-Only Bus And Train, LunchAustralian Pinnacle Tours | 4 hours | Thomson Bay, The Settlement | A$119 | ★ 4.6121 reviews | Check availability |
| Fortress Adventure SegwaySegway Tours WA | 1.5 hours | Segway Tours WA, Settlement | A$139 | ★ 4.8117 reviews | Check availability |
| 1-Hour Settlement SegwaySegway Tours WA | 1 hour | Segway Tours WA, Settlement | A$98 | ★ 4.763 reviews | Check availability |
| Luxe Seafood Cruise, MealRottnest Cruises | 4 hours | Thomson Bay, The Settlement | A$395 | ★ 4.956 reviews | Check availability |
| Guided Snorkel Boat TripRottnest Snorkel | 3 hours | Thomson Bay, The Settlement | A$239 | ★ 4.551 reviews | Check availability |
| Oliver Hill Train And TunnelAustralian Pinnacle Tours | 2 hours | Thomson Bay, The Settlement | A$40 | ★ 4.635 reviews | Check availability |
| Catamaran Snorkel And SailCharter 1 | 3 hours | Thomson Bay, The Settlement | A$185 | ★ 4.833 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Rickshaw Quokka TourRotto Rickshaws | 1.5 hours | Thomson Bay, The Settlement | A$145 | ★ 5.015 reviews | Check availability |
| 15-Minute Plane TransferKookaburra Air | 15 minutes | Jandakot Airport | A$350 | ★ 4.611 reviews | Check availability |
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When Rottnest Island Tours Shine, Month By Month
Rain (mm)
Day high26.727.326.223.821.218.817.9181920.623.125.3
Whales off the islandEarlyEarlySeasonSeasonSeasonSeasonSeason
Quokka joeysJoeys peek outFirst hops
CrowdsBusiestBusiestBusiest
- Under 30 mm
- 30 to 70 mm
- 70 to 100 mm
- Over 100 mm
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- This month
January
Night low (C): 19.2 Rain (mm): 13.3 Best for: Swimming and snorkelling Crowds: Busiest
Day high (C): 26.7
February
Night low (C): 19.5 Rain (mm): 10.3 Best for: Swimming and snorkelling Crowds: Busiest
Day high (C): 27.3
March
Night low (C): 18.8 Rain (mm): 18 Best for: Swimming and snorkelling
Day high (C): 26.2
April
Night low (C): 17.3 Rain (mm): 32.1 Best for: Swimming and snorkelling
Day high (C): 23.8
May
Night low (C): 15.3 Rain (mm): 70
Day high (C): 21.2
June
Night low (C): 13.5 Rain (mm): 103.2 Whales off the island: Early Best for: Walking and wildlife
Day high (C): 18.8
July
Night low (C): 12.5 Rain (mm): 114.1 Whales off the island: Early Best for: Walking and wildlife
Day high (C): 17.9
August
Night low (C): 12.4 Rain (mm): 86.6 Whales off the island: Season Quokka joeys: Joeys peek out Best for: Walking and wildlife
Day high (C): 18
September
Night low (C): 13 Rain (mm): 51.2 Whales off the island: Season Quokka joeys: First hops Best for: Swimming and snorkelling
Day high (C): 19
October
Night low (C): 14.1 Rain (mm): 27.9 Whales off the island: Season Best for: Swimming and snorkelling
Day high (C): 20.6
November
Night low (C): 15.9 Rain (mm): 18.2 Whales off the island: Season Best for: Swimming and snorkelling
Day high (C): 23.1
December
Night low (C): 17.8 Rain (mm): 9.4 Whales off the island: Season Best for: Swimming and snorkelling Crowds: Busiest
Day high (C): 25.3
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| Month | Day high (C) | Night low (C) | Rain (mm) | Whales off the island | Quokka joeys | Best for | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.7 | 19.2 | 13.3 | Swimming and snorkelling | Busiest | ||
| February | 27.3 | 19.5 | 10.3 | Swimming and snorkelling | Busiest | ||
| March | 26.2 | 18.8 | 18 | Swimming and snorkelling | |||
| April | 23.8 | 17.3 | 32.1 | Swimming and snorkelling | |||
| May | 21.2 | 15.3 | 70 | ||||
| June | 18.8 | 13.5 | 103.2 | Early | Walking and wildlife | ||
| July | 17.9 | 12.5 | 114.1 | Early | Walking and wildlife | ||
| August | 18 | 12.4 | 86.6 | Season | Joeys peek out | Walking and wildlife | |
| September | 19 | 13 | 51.2 | Season | First hops | Swimming and snorkelling | |
| October | 20.6 | 14.1 | 27.9 | Season | Swimming and snorkelling | ||
| November | 23.1 | 15.9 | 18.2 | Season | Swimming and snorkelling | ||
| December | 25.3 | 17.8 | 9.4 | Season | Swimming and snorkelling | Busiest |
Bike, Bus, Boat Or Sky: Which Rottnest Island Tours Fit You
| Ferry Ticket Only | Ferry And Bike | Ferry And Bus Or Grand Tour | Island Tours And Segway | Boat, Snorkel And Sky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starts from (AUD per person) | A$90 to A$135 | A$123 to A$175 | A$147 to A$199 | A$40 to A$145 | A$164 to A$499 |
| What the fare covers | Return ferry and island admission | Return ferry, a bike with helmet and lock; island admission on 4 of 5 listings, not stated on the fifth | Return ferry, island admission and a bus tour; the grand tour adds the Oliver Hill train and tunnels and a light lunch | Start on the island, so you arrive first by ferry or plane; the grand bus and train tour adds a light lunch | The wildlife cruise includes the ferry; the snorkel, catamaran and seafood listings say the ferry is not included, the skydive excludes transport and the flight is the crossing |
| Time | Full day, you pick the return | 7.5 hours to a full day | 7 hours to a full day | 1 to 4 hours | 15 minutes to 8 hours |
| Hotel pickup | Listed on 1 of 3, ruled out on 2 | Listed on 2 of 5, not stated on 3 | Listed on 1 of 3, ruled out on 1, not stated on 1 | Listed on 0 of 5, ruled out on 1, not stated on 4 | Listed on 0 of 5, ruled out on 1, not stated on 4 |
| Star rating on the listings | 4.7 to 4.8 | 4.2 to 4.8 | 4.4 to 4.6 | 4.6 to 5 | 4.5 to 4.9 |
| Reviews on the listings | 345 to 580 | 482 to 2,941 | 671 to 1,515 | 15 to 121 | 33 to 265 |
| Listings on this site | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Where Rottnest Island Tours Depart And Stop
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Departure Points
- Perth Bike Day, Fast Ferriesfrom A$124
- SeaLink Ferry And Bus Tourfrom A$149
Tour Start
- Fortress Adventure Segwayfrom A$139
- 1-Hour Settlement Segwayfrom A$98
- Barrack Street Jetty, PerthDeparture Points · 30 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- B Shed, Victoria Quay, FremantleDeparture Points · 20 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Northport, Rous Head, North FremantleDeparture Points · 19 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Hillarys Boat Harbour Ferry TerminalDeparture Points · 27 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Rottnest Island AirportDeparture Points · 1.1 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Jandakot AirportDeparture Points · 33 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- The BasinBeaches · 1.0 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Pinky BeachBeaches · 870 m from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Geordie BayBeaches · 2.0 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Salmon BayBeaches · 3.8 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Little Salmon BayBeaches · 3.6 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Parker PointBeaches · 3.4 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Wadjemup LighthouseSights · 3.9 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Oliver Hill Guns and TunnelsSights · 2.8 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Cape Vlamingh, West EndSights · 9.4 km from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Rottnest Island Visitor CentreSights · 190 m from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
- Segway Tours WA, SettlementTour Start · 280 m from Thomson Bay Main Jetty in a straight line
What Guests Say About Rottnest Island Tours
Here is what guests say about the Rottnest Island tours compared on this page, from the ferry-and-bike day trips to the tandem skydive.
“The whole trip was very well run from pick up in Perth to being dropped back at the end of the day. Easy ticket and bike collection before boarding the ferry over to the island.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed Rottnest Island and was very satisfied with the ferry and the bike rental. Everything went very smoothly.”
“Fantastic great place to visit. The crossing was very smooth and comfortable. The crew was welcoming and helpful. Parking was a brise. Even for an oldie like me all was very easy.”
“Our host Eli was so informative and passionate about the island’s wildlife, history and beaches! We were so lucky on our tour day to see whales migrating, dolphins, seals and osprey.”
Where To Stay For An Early Rottnest Island Tours Start
Discovery Rottnest Island
Strue Road, Rottnest Island
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Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Marine Terrace and Essex Street, Fremantle
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Hougoumont Hotel
15 Bannister Street, Fremantle
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Check ratesRottnest Island Tours FAQ
Who runs the tours?
Eleven companies cover this roster. Rottnest Fast Ferries, Rottnest Express and SeaLink run the ferries; Australian Pinnacle Tours runs the island bus and train trips; Charter 1, Rottnest Snorkel and Rottnest Cruises run the boats.
Which tour rates highest?
The private Rotto Rickshaws tour rates a perfect 5 from 15 reviews, the smallest count listed here. The tandem skydive scores 4.9 across 265 reviews, and the Luxe Island Seafood Cruise also carries 4.9 from 56.
Can you book every tour?
Across six categories, this site lines up 22 bookable options, spanning ferry-and-bike packages, bus and train tours, snorkel cruises and a tandem skydive. No tour operator buys a spot here, and nothing gets listed just to inflate the total.
What will I pay?
Every one of the 22 tours publishes a from-price, ranging between A$40 for the Oliver Hill train and tunnel tour and A$499 for the tandem skydive. Ferry-only tickets start at A$90 out of Fremantle and A$95 from Hillarys, with ferry-and-bike packages from A$123.
How long do trips run?
Ferry and bike day trips run between 7.5 and 9 hours, a block that includes the crossing itself, about 25 minutes from Fremantle and up to 90 from Perth (cost detail sits in our pricing guide). Bus tour packages span 7 hours to a full day.
Where do ferries leave from?
Three gateways serve the island: Barrack Street Jetty in Perth, Fremantle and Hillarys Boat Harbour. Crossings take roughly 90 minutes, 25 minutes and 45 minutes respectively.
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