Day Trips

From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry

Name: From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry
Start: 2025-04-20T08:45:00
End: 2025-04-20T16:15:00
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.

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.

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)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United Kingdom, United States, New Zealand and over 14 countries have loved this experience
Mark
5/5
Apr, 2025
The weather was great and the friendly staff on our bus tour. Had lunch at the pub and couldn't fault it. Thank you for keeping the island great.
Siew
3/5
Apr, 2025
An awesome island , but as we were seated on the right side of the bus during the tour we missed all the scenic views - which were 99% in full view to the ones seated on the left ..whom obviously was clicking away on their phones . which in essence was the purpose of booking this bus trip was not fulfilled
Shirley
5/5
Mar, 2025
I enjoy the view, the bus tour guide did the fantastic job and the beach vibe, swimming that my family so much had fun and love. My kids excited and enjoy seing the quakka too. What a great family bonding we experience. Thanks for the very welcoming and hospitable staff on board😊.
Donna
5/5
Mar, 2025
Best Australian experience yet. Hop on and off bus perfect. Perfect beaches love love love the quokkas boat trip was great. Also had perfect weather. I'll be back. Travelled a lot of Australia and its was best day ever. So wish I could afford to stay there. Hope to win lotto to do so amazing cocktails and lunch fantastic at pub.
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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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!

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.

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.

Boarding points

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