Day Trips

From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry

Name: From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry
Start: 2025-03-14T00:00:00
End: 2025-03-14T07:30:00
Location: Perth

Passengers enjoying the scenic view on the Rottnest Island Return Ferry from Perth or Fremantle, with the island's coastline in the background

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

Tourists on Rottnest Island Return Ferry from Perth, coastline visible in background.

Tourists on Segways exploring Rottnest Island with ferry in background from Perth or Fremantle.

Hop on a high-speed ferry from Fremantle and in less than 30 minutes, you'll be breathing in fresh ocean air at Rottnest Island.

Highlights

Reach Rottnest Island, a biodiverse natural reserve, in approx 30 mins with round-trip ferries departing from Fremantle.
This ferry is your gateway to an epic wildlife show! Spot New Zealand's fur seals, seabirds, seasonal humpback whales, and dolphins frolicking about.
Set your timetable on the island and explore as you wish. Visit the museum or lighthouse, go snorkeling, or even lounge on the white sandy beaches.
Rottnest Island’s blend of adventure, history, and natural beauty makes it a perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts, history buffs, and those seeking a peaceful escape.
Fun fact: Willem de Vlamingh stumbled upon the island in the 1600s and thought the quokkas were giant rats, hence the name "Rottnest" which translates to "rat's nest" in Dutch.

Inclusions

Self-paced day tour of Rottnest Island
Round-trip ferry transfers from Fremantle
Entry to Rottnest Island
Up to 7 hours to spend on the island
Bike hire at Rottnest Island (if option selected)
1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island (if option selected)
English-speaking guide (if option selected)
Guided tour of Oliver Hill gun fortification and tunnels (if option selected)
Ride on historic Captain Hussey Train to Oliver Hill (if option selected)
Visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, Jeannies Lookout, and Mabel Cove (if option selected)
Light lunch at Oliver Hill (sandwich wrap, cookie, water bottle) (if option selected)

Itinerary

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Bruce

5/5

Jun, 2024

Smooth boat ride. Awesome bus trip around the island. Tour guide was informative, refreshing & funny. He was very knowledgeable. The island was clean. Just a shame the train wasn't running. Very worth the trip. Thanks Rottnest ❤️

Daryl

5/5

May, 2024

Ticketing was a Little cumbersome .... as we were traveling with friends who wanted to get on the same tour but they were unable as they were booked out .... but talking to the agent at the dock we were able to get on a later guided tour .... unable to do on website But Richard our guide was fantastic and very relaxed about his presentation which we thoroughly enjoyed

David

5/5

May, 2024

When I arrived I had a booking reference through Headout. It was not coming up in the system. The lady at the booking desk could not have been more helpful and ended up booking me in without additional charge. She then subsequently rung me to assure me that they had worked out what had gone wrong and she would sort it out. Great customer service.

Frances

5/5

Jul, 2024

Loved the lighthouse and the beaches!

Kylie

5/5

Mar, 2025

We loved our bus driver, Ted. He was engaging, funny, knowledgeable about the island and really helpful to boot. The bus was comfortable and we loved being able to see the entire island in air conditioning as the day was quite warm. We also loved that we were back with plenty of time to explore the island in our own time before we needed to board the ferry back to Fremantle.

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Your experience

Boarding points and facilities on board

Step aboard a high-speed ferry for an unforgettable day trip to Rottnest Island! These are same-day return ferry tickets departing from Fremantle. Enjoy the 25-minute ride to Rottnest Island. Make the best use of the flexibility of the daily schedule and the luggage storage available on the ferry.

What to do at Rottnest Island?

The best way to explore Rottnest Island is by bike -- go at your own pace as there's lots to visit. Kingstown Barracks, Oliver Hill Battery, and the Henrietta Rocks shipwreck locations should be on your itinerary, and keep an eye out for quokkas and other wildlife. Be sure to discover the many different bays and beaches. Just pick up the map for the island once you disembark and you're ready for your adventure!

Know before you go

Accessibility

Luggage storage facilities are available on the boat.
This experience is pram/stroller and wheelchair accessible.

What's not allowed

Single pieces of luggage up to 22kg and no larger than 800mm x 500mm x 400mm can be stowed in the vessels’ luggage crates.
Single carry-on items must be no larger than 600mm x 400mm x 300mm.
1 piece of luggage is permitted per person. Additional luggage will incur an excess luggage charge.

Additional information

Guide dogs are allowed onboard. 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 before 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 before departure after which the vessel gangways are removed to ensure that the vessel departs by the stated time.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.