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The 15 Best Rottnest Island Trips from Perth

28 tours  ·  from $61 a head

No cars, thirty beaches and a marsupial that will pose for you. The 15 below sort the ferry-only fares from the bike, bus and snorkel packages, with departure points at Perth, Fremantle and Hillarys and what each one costs by the time you are on the island.

From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - The 45-minute crossing to Rottnest
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

1.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,548 reviews · 1 day · from $84Our pick

Take a 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, with your bike, helmet, and lock ready for the ride. Spend the day exploring bays, beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End, and quokka country at your own pace. Hotel pickup may be available, and snorkel gear can be added for $15.

“We had a great day! Courtesy transfer was extremely well organised, such as the bike rental. We had a lovely day on the island, exploring the beautiful beaches and spotting the little quokkas around (spoiler alert: they are mostly hanging around the cafés and restaurants :)”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour - The ferry ride sets the tone
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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

2.From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,246 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $99

Travel from Perth via the Swan River or take the 30-minute ferry from Fremantle, then tour Rottnest Island by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Leah, Barney, and Jason bring the island’s wildlife, beaches, salt lakes, and colonial past to life. You also get free time for lunch, quokkas, and a swim.

“Everyas pect of the trip was superb. Everything was spot on time. commentary on the bus from Ted was absolutely faultless. Retail and food outlets on the island were pretty good and despite having a "captive market" were reasonably priced.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - Collecting your bike at the jetty
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

3.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 805 reviews · 9 hours · from $87

Take the fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle, collect your included bike on arrival, and spend nine hours exploring Rottnest Island independently. Ride to quiet bays, swim or snorkel in clear water, meet quokkas near the settlement, and return on the same day. You set the pace, but allow extra time for hills, wind, and photo stops.

“- Beautiful beaches - lots of Quokkas in town center”

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Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour - Wadjemup Lighthouse: A Brief Scenic Stop
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Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

4.Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 743 reviews · from $102

Travel by ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then see Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End, beaches, wildlife, and quokkas on a 90-minute coach tour. Guides such as Jessica, Eli, Malcolm, and Max have earned praise for lively local commentary. You’ll also get free time for walking, swimming, museums, or a bike ride.

“We had a wonderful day at Rottnest, our guide was amazing giving us a funny also informative tour. I would highly recommend the trip to anyone.”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip - Key points to know before you book
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

5.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth to Rottnest Island, with a Swan River cruise and commentary before the ocean crossing. Collect a basic hire bike and helmet on arrival, then spend the day riding between beaches, bays, lakes, and quokka spots. Pack water, lunch, swimwear, and sunscreen, as the island is bigger and hillier than it first appears.

“It was a smooth journey to and fro, plus a lot of seats to choose from, with aircon or outdoors. Even settling the bike was quick and efficient.”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Grand Island Day Tour with Lunch - Starting at Hillarys Boat Harbour
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Grand Island Day Tour with Lunch

6.Rottnest Island Grand Island Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 559 reviews · 1 day · from $134

Take a fast ferry from Hillarys to Rottnest Island, then see its bays, salt lakes, lighthouse, and military sites by historic train and air-conditioned coach. The day includes Oliver Hill’s 240-plus steps, a light picnic lunch, and guides such as Leah, Robbo, or Glenn, depending on the departure.

“Excellent way of seeing Rottness Island. Very informative tour and well run.”

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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire - Getting your bearings at the visitor centre
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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

7.Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 461 reviews · from $86

Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore independently by included bicycle. Ride to beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka habitats, with optional snorkel hire and a scenic Swan River cruise when departing Perth. The day lasts about eight hours and suits active visitors who prefer freedom over a guided tour.

“Amazing day out for anyone interested in the natural beauty of WA. Our guide did an amazing job explaining everything, from the formation of sand dunes to the pinnacle desert. The stargazing experience was fantastic, too. We’ve never seen a sky so clear. Again, accompanied by explanations from the tour guide. Highly recommend.”

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Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch - Finding the tour meeting point on Rottnest
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Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

8.Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $138

Take a full-day Rottnest Island trip from Perth or Fremantle, with return ferry travel, a four-hour guided coach tour, Oliver Hill guns and tunnels, a light lunch, and time to spot quokkas. Guides such as Leigh, Kim, Di and Michael have earned praise for lively, clear commentary, though the busy schedule leaves little time for long beach stops.

“Excellent. Worth coming all the way from the UK for. Guides so knowledgeable. Transport so efficient and the coach trip and guide round the island finished it off perfectly. Special mention for the guides at the “ Bunker” the War base. She was so Interesting. A job well done and so memorable. excellent value. Thanks Ted Curtis”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour - From Victoria Quay to Rottnest Island
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

9.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 1 day · from $112

Take a same-day ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then circle its 22-kilometre route on a 90-minute air-conditioned bus tour. English-speaking guides such as Ella, Eli, Jess, and Richard share island stories, wildlife notes, and cultural context. You get free time afterward for a swim, meal, quokka spotting, or optional bike hire.

“Great day. Although it rained I had a really good day. I had planned to walk around the island a bit after the bus tour, and visit a beach but the rain stopped that. Instead I spent a couple of hours just wandering around The Settlement and Thomson bay lots to see and do there.”

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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive - From the jetty to the airfield
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Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

10.Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $273Top rated

Join a professional tandem instructor at Rottnest Island Airport for up to 66 seconds of freefall, five minutes beneath the parachute, and a beach landing. You’ll see Rottnest, Perth, the Indian Ocean, turquoise water, white sand, and the island’s pink and blue lakes from above. The session lasts about 2.5 hours.

“The people with us kept us calm and when I began having doubts due to fear after seeing my daughter exit the plane I was at the door and out the plane luckily as it was an amazing experience which was over too quickly A big Thank you to everyone involved 🥰”

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Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket - The 35-minute crossing to Rottnest
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Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

11.Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $62Best value

Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, known locally as *Rotto*. The crossing takes about 35 minutes, with a fixed 4:00pm return listed here. You get ferry transport and island admission, but must arrange food, bikes, buses, and other activities yourself. Hospitality-trained crew provide onboard help and service.

“Check in and booking was very straight forward. Return was easy also and refund of deposit was made with-in the 24hours (which they stated it would) so I was very happy with that. Bikes were in good condition. The only reason I am nRead more”

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Rottnest Island: Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch - Quokkas, beaches, woodland, and salt lakes
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Rottnest Island: Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch

12.Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours circling Rottnest Island by air-conditioned bus, then ride the historic train to Oliver Hill for a guided look at its gun fortifications and tunnels. You’ll see quokkas, beaches, salt lakes, Wadjemup Lighthouse, Jeannies Lookout, and Mabel Cove, with a wrap and cookie included. Ferry tickets and the island landing fee are separate.

“For me, the journey inside the tunnel was very long, I would liked to have the opportunity to spend a few minutes in other popular spots to take photos and videos, all my videos are from inside the bus and you can see the reflection of the other people”

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Rottnest Island Segway Tour: Fortress Adventure Tour - Thompsons Bay and the coastal start
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Rottnest Island Segway Tour: Fortress Adventure Tour

13.Rottnest Island Segway Tour: Fortress Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews

Explore Rottnest Island by off-road Segway on a roughly 90-minute Fortress Adventure Tour. Your guide trains you first, then leads you to Thompsons Bay, Bickley Battery, Jubilee Hill, Paterson Beach, Henrietta Rocks, and Kingstown Barracks. Personal radio communication keeps the commentary clear, and groups are limited to 10.

“Loved this experience. It was small group of three, with Josie as our tour guide. She was great, giving us detailed explanations and answering questions, along the way. We had an earpiece so we could easily hear her. We had a 5-10miRead more”

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Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle - Two free hours around the settlement
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Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle

14.Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $128

Travel from Fremantle to Rottnest Island for an eight-hour guided day out. Ride the heritage train to Oliver Hill, tour WWII tunnels and guns, then circle the island by bus with guides such as Barney, Nicky, or Wayne. A light lunch, return ferry, train ride, and island bus tour are included, though stops for swimming and photos are brief.

“The experience is in three parts - the ferry ride to and from the island, the tour of Oliver Hill battery via a train ride, and the bus tour of the island. The boat ride was great, the train ride was fun, the Oliver Hill battery tour was interesting, the liRead more”

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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive - From the jetty to the airfield
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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive

15.Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 2h 30m · from $270

Meet Skydive Geronimo at Rottnest Airfield for a tandem skydive from 10,000 or 15,000 feet. After a safety briefing, you will freefall at 200 km/h for up to 66 seconds, then float beneath the parachute for about five minutes before landing on the beach. Instructors such as Nick, Darcy, Heath, and Jimmy have helped first-timers feel at ease.

“the diver was extremely knowledgeable and experienced which made the dive more fun and exciting also u should get the video and picture package”

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