Day Trips

Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Trip

Name: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Trip
Start: 2025-05-01T10:00:00
End: 2025-05-01T17:15:00
Location: Perth

Tourists enjoying a sunny day on the Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Trip from Perth or Fremantle, with a view of the clear blue sea and Rottnest Island in the distance

Tourists on a guided bus tour at Rottnest Island with return ferry in background, day trip from Perth.

Group of tourists enjoying the Rottnest Island Guided Bus Tour with a return ferry, exploring unique landmarks in Perth and Fremantle

Rottnest Island coastline with ferry approaching, featuring clear blue waters and sandy beaches.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Explore car-free Rottnest Island on a day-long cycling adventure, complete with a scenic ferry ride and friendly quokka encounters, with round-trip ferry transfers included.

A quick ferry whisks you up the Swan River from Perth to Rottnest Island, a tranquil escape. Buckle up for a full-day cycling adventure exploring this scenic gem!

Pack a picnic lunch and explore pristine beaches like the Basin and Parakeet Bay, then head towards the West End for stunning coastal views.

For a spectacular view over Pinky Beach, the short climb up to the Bathurst Lighthouse is well worth it to see Rottnest’s beaches stretching in every direction.

Keep your eyes peeled for turtles, playful pods of dolphins, and, if you're lucky, majestic humpback whales on their annual migration.

Fun fact: Snap a selfie with a Quokka, the friendly marsupial indigenous to Rottnest Island, dubbed 'the world's happiest animal'.

Self-paced day tour of Rottnest Island

Round-trip ferry transfers from Perth, Fremantle, or Hillarys (based on option selected)

Entry to Rottnest Island

Bike hire with helmet and security lock

Up to 7 hours to spend on island

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Claire
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Quick fast and easy to book . Lovely island with great bays.
Karl
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The overall experience was amazing. Had such a great day on the island riding around and seeing all the sights. The ferry trip and the staff was excellent. Very informative with the running commentary heading down to Freo and the staff were very friendly throughout. The ticketing was seemless and very easy. Thank you!
Paula
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very organised from start to finish - Ferry staff were amazing with bike distribution, a very slick operation. Thank you!
Peter
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Getting the tickets was so easy ,boarding the boat and touring the island was wonderful as we both hadn't been to Rotto for 40 years . Brilliant day of riding rewarded with the best Bakery cream bun in the world
Adam
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Beautiful island and the boat over was seamless

Embark on a scenic adventure

Your day-long Rottnest Island adventure commences with a tranquil cruise from Perth or Fremantle, accompanied by live commentary that breathes life into the serene surroundings. The ferry journey offers beautiful landscapes, wildlife sightings, and a refreshing sea breeze, making it a memorable part of the Rottnest Island experience. As you near Rottnest Island, the rugged coastline of the island becomes visible. The turquoise waters surrounding the island and its white sandy beaches are breathtaking. You can see spots like Bathurst Lighthouse and Pinky Beach as the ferry approaches the island.

Cycle, explore, and marvel at Rottnest Island's wonders

Upon your arrival, pick up your bike and helmet and set off on your cycling adventure. Choose from three scenic routes tailored to your pace and curiosity. The Rotto Mini-Loop offers a breezy 4 km ride through tranquil bushland, past The Basin’s crystal-clear waters and serene salt lakes, with a stop at Vlamingh Lookout for sweeping island views. The 10 km Beaches, Lighthouses, and Lakes route guides you along stunning bays like Little Salmon Bay and Porpoise Bay, culminating in a climb up Wadjemup Lighthouse for panoramic vistas. For seasoned explorers, the 22 km Island Ride showcases the island’s most rugged and remote wonders. Pedal to the West End, where Cathedral Rocks and Cape Vlamingh provide breathtaking views of long-nosed fur seals, Australian sea lions, and even bottlenose dolphins or migrating humpback whales from August to December.

What to bring

Bring along your swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, and a packed lunch.

What's not allowed

Guests under the age of 4 are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional information

Guide dogs are allowed onboard the ferry. However, as Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve you should contact the rangers there for further advice on service dog allowance.

All passengers must arrive at the terminal at least 30 minutes prior to departure. If you are traveling with no luggage or freight and have e-tickets or QR codes, please make your way straight to the boarding gate. Final Boarding is 5 minutes prior to departure after which the vessel gangways are removed to ensure that the vessel departs by the stated time.

Bicycles must be collected on the island by an adult over 18 years and must be returned by closing time on the same day.

You can see the ferry time-table here

Ferry tickets are valid for same-day return from a selected departure point.

Bikes with baby seats can be requested, subject to availability.

Children's bikes are suitable for children between the ages of 4 to 7. Children aged 7 or older can usually use adult-sized bikes.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.