Full-Day Bike, Helmet And Lock
Rottnest Fast Ferries pairs the roundtrip fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour with an all-day bike, helmet and lock, giving you the whole day to ride the island.
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Rottnest Tours: Ferry, Bike, Boat And Island Tours Compared
Rottnest Island tours compared by rating, price, duration and cancellation terms.
- A$40lowest per-person from-price on the roster
- A$21.50Island admission fee (same day) · adult or student; child 4-16 A$11, family of four A$57; ferry fares already include it
- About 25 minFremantle to Rottnest · by ferry from B Shed at Victoria Quay or Northport
- August to DecemberWhale watching season · humpbacks and southern right whales; early sightings possible from June
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip
from A$124 per person, AUD
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- Duration
- Full day
- Cancellation
- Cancel at no cost up to 24 hours before your bike hire date.
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- Rottnest Fast Ferries
Rottnest Tours: Numbers To Know Before You Book
About 45 min
Hillarys to Rottnest · by ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour
Up to 90 min
Perth city to Rottnest · by ferry from Barrack Street Jetty
A$87.50
Same-day return from Fremantle · adult fare including the admission fee on Rottnest Express; other operators price differently
Up to A$10,000
Fine for feeding or touching wildlife · on-the-spot fines possible; quokkas must never be touched or fed
19 km2
Island size · 11 km long by 4.5 km wide, highest point 45 m
63 and 20
Beaches and bays · 63 beaches and 20 bays around the island
22 km
Full island cycle loop · 3 to 5 hours with stops; visitors' cars are not allowed
19 stops
Island Explorer bus · hop-on hop-off, daily about 8:45 am to 3 pm
18.5-22.6C
Sea temperature range · 10-year monthly averages, coolest in September, warmest in March
Rottnest Tours By Trip Type
Ferry and bike
7.5-Hour Ferry And Bike
Rottnest Express pairs its return ferry crossing from Fremantle with a hire bike for roughly seven and a half hours of riding the island at your own pace.
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Ferry, 1-Hour 45-Min Bus Tour
SeaLink Rottnest Island combines the ferry from Perth or Fremantle with a guided bus circuit of the island, plus island admission.
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Bus And Train Tour, Picnic Lunch
A grand coach tour of the island with ferry, lunch and entry.
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Ferry And Admission, Flexible Return
SeaLink covers the return ferry from Fremantle and the island admission fee in one ticket, leaving the day on Rottnest free to plan.
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Ferry And Admission, Perth Jetty
SeaLink Rottnest Island sells this as one bundle: a same-day return ferry from Perth and the island admission fee, both covered in a single per-person price.
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Ferry Plus 90-Minute Wildlife Cruise
Rottnest Express pairs the ferry crossing with a high-speed adventure cruise around the island's coast on an eight-hour day.
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Lobster Catch, Lunch And Drinks
Rottnest Cruises runs this four-hour seafood cruise, the highest rated boat tour on the list, from A$395 per person with free cancellation.
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Tandem Skydive, Beach Landing
Skydive Geronimo takes tandem pairs up over Rottnest Island, about 2.5 hours in all, rated 4.9 across 265 reviews.
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Segway and active
1.5-Hour Fortress Segway Tour
Segway Tours WA leads this 1.5-hour Fortress Adventure tour by segway, rated 4.8 across 117 reviews, from A$139 per person.
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15-Minute Scenic Flight, Window Seat
About 15 minutes in the air · Free cancellation
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| Tour | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Full-Day Bike, Helmet And LockRottnest Fast Ferries | Full day | Hillarys Boat Harbour | A$124 | ★ 4.72,937 reviews | Check availability |
| Ferry, 1-Hour 45-Min Bus TourSeaLink Rottnest Island | 7 hours to a full day | Perth Or Fremantle | A$149 | ★ 4.61,512 reviews | Check availability |
| 7.5-Hour Ferry And BikeRottnest Express | About 7.5 hours | Fremantle Victoria Quay (B Shed) | A$127 | ★ 4.7947 reviews | Check availability |
| Ferry, Bike And Swan River CruiseRottnest Express | About 9 hours | Perth Or Fremantle | A$175 | ★ 4.5691 reviews | Check availability |
| Bus And Train Tour, Picnic LunchRottnest Fast Ferries | Full day | Hillarys Boat Harbour | A$199 | ★ 4.4671 reviews | Check availability |
| Ferry And Admission, Flexible ReturnSeaLink Rottnest Island | Full day | Fremantle Victoria Quay (B Shed) | A$90 | ★ 4.7580 reviews | Check availability |
| SeaLink Ferry, Bike, AdmissionSeaLink Rottnest Island | Full day | Fremantle Victoria Quay (B Shed) | A$127 | ★ 4.8502 reviews | Check availability |
| Grand Tour, Oliver Hill And LunchSeaLink Rottnest Island | 7 to 9 hours | Perth Or Fremantle | A$209 | ★ 4.5461 reviews | Check availability |
| Ferry And Admission, Perth JettySeaLink Rottnest Island | Full day | Barrack Street Jetty, Perth | A$135 | ★ 4.7345 reviews | Check availability |
| Tandem Skydive, Beach LandingSkydive Geronimo | About 2.5 hours | See Tour Page For Start | A$499 | ★ 4.9265 reviews | Check availability |
| Ferry Plus 90-Minute Wildlife CruiseRottnest Express | About 8 hours | Perth Or Fremantle | A$164 | ★ 4.5244 reviews | Check availability |
| Fast Ferry, Free Hillarys ParkingRottnest Fast Ferries | Full day | Hillarys Boat Harbour | A$95 | ★ 4.7128 reviews | Check availability |
| 1.5-Hour Fortress Segway TourSegway Tours WA | About 1.5 hours | See Tour Page For Start | A$139 | ★ 4.8117 reviews | Check availability |
| 1-Hour Settlement Segway TourSegway Tours WA | About 1 hour | Thomson Bay | A$98 | ★ 4.762 reviews | Check availability |
| Lobster Catch, Lunch And DrinksRottnest Cruises | About 4 hours | See Tour Page For Start | A$395 | ★ 4.956 reviews | Check availability |
| Guided Snorkel Boat, Snacks IncludedRottnest Snorkel | About 3 hours | See Tour Page For Start | A$239 | ★ 4.551 reviews | Check availability |
| 2-Hour Oliver Hill Train, No FerryAustralian Pinnacle Tours | 2 hours | Oliver Hill Battery | A$40 | ★ 4.635 reviews | Check availability |
| Catamaran Sail, Kayaks And SUPCharter 1 | About 3 hours | See Tour Page For Start | A$185 | ★ 4.833 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Rickshaw, Quokka EncountersRotto Rickshaws | About 1.5 hours | See Tour Page For Start | A$145per group | ★ 5.015 reviews | Check availability |
| 15-Minute Scenic Flight, Window SeatKookaburra Air | About 15 minutes in the air | See Tour Page For Start | A$350 | ★ 4.611 reviews | Check availability |
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When To Take Rottnest Tours, Month By Month
Rainfall
Sea Temp22.2°22.4°22.6°22.0°21.4°20.6°19.7°18.8°18.5°19.0°19.8°21.1°
Typical CrowdsPeakModerateModerateHighQuietQuietModerateQuietModerateModerateQuietPeak
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- Over 100 mm
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January
Rainfall: 13 mm, 1.1 rain days Sea Temp: 22.2C Afternoon Wind: 35 km/h Whales: None Quokka Joeys: In pouch, born late summer Typical Crowds: Peak
Sea Temp: 22.2C
February
Rainfall: 10 mm, 0.9 rain days Sea Temp: 22.4C Afternoon Wind: 32 km/h Whales: None Quokka Joeys: In pouch, born late summer Typical Crowds: Moderate
Sea Temp: 22.4C
March
Rainfall: 18 mm, 2.3 rain days Sea Temp: 22.6C Afternoon Wind: 28 km/h Whales: None Quokka Joeys: In pouch Typical Crowds: Moderate
Sea Temp: 22.6C
April
Rainfall: 32 mm, 4.5 rain days Sea Temp: 22.0C Afternoon Wind: 24 km/h Whales: None Quokka Joeys: In pouch Typical Crowds: High
Sea Temp: 22.0C
May
Rainfall: 70 mm, 8.1 rain days Sea Temp: 21.4C Afternoon Wind: 22 km/h Whales: None Quokka Joeys: In pouch Typical Crowds: Quiet
Sea Temp: 21.4C
June
Rainfall: 103 mm, 11.4 rain days Sea Temp: 20.6C Afternoon Wind: 26 km/h Whales: Early sightings possible Quokka Joeys: Pouch getting heavier Typical Crowds: Quiet
Sea Temp: 20.6C
July
Rainfall: 114 mm, 14.6 rain days Sea Temp: 19.7C Afternoon Wind: 26 km/h Whales: Early sightings possible Quokka Joeys: In pouch Typical Crowds: Moderate
Sea Temp: 19.7C
August
Rainfall: 87 mm, 13.1 rain days Sea Temp: 18.8C Afternoon Wind: 26 km/h Whales: In season Quokka Joeys: Heads out of pouches Typical Crowds: Quiet
Sea Temp: 18.8C
September
Rainfall: 51 mm, 9.4 rain days Sea Temp: 18.5C Afternoon Wind: 27 km/h Whales: In season Quokka Joeys: First hops Typical Crowds: Moderate
Sea Temp: 18.5C
October
Rainfall: 28 mm, 5.2 rain days Sea Temp: 19.0C Afternoon Wind: 30 km/h Whales: In season Quokka Joeys: - Typical Crowds: Moderate
Sea Temp: 19.0C
November
Rainfall: 18 mm, 3.4 rain days Sea Temp: 19.8C Afternoon Wind: 32 km/h Whales: In season Quokka Joeys: - Typical Crowds: Quiet
Sea Temp: 19.8C
December
Rainfall: 9 mm, 1.6 rain days Sea Temp: 21.1C Afternoon Wind: 34 km/h Whales: In season Quokka Joeys: - Typical Crowds: Peak
Sea Temp: 21.1C
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| Month | Rainfall | Sea Temp | Afternoon Wind | Whales | Quokka Joeys | Typical Crowds |
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| January | 13 mm, 1.1 rain days | 22.2C | 35 km/h | None | In pouch, born late summer | Peak |
| February | 10 mm, 0.9 rain days | 22.4C | 32 km/h | None | In pouch, born late summer | Moderate |
| March | 18 mm, 2.3 rain days | 22.6C | 28 km/h | None | In pouch | Moderate |
| April | 32 mm, 4.5 rain days | 22.0C | 24 km/h | None | In pouch | High |
| May | 70 mm, 8.1 rain days | 21.4C | 22 km/h | None | In pouch | Quiet |
| June | 103 mm, 11.4 rain days | 20.6C | 26 km/h | Early sightings possible | Pouch getting heavier | Quiet |
| July | 114 mm, 14.6 rain days | 19.7C | 26 km/h | Early sightings possible | In pouch | Moderate |
| August | 87 mm, 13.1 rain days | 18.8C | 26 km/h | In season | Heads out of pouches | Quiet |
| September | 51 mm, 9.4 rain days | 18.5C | 27 km/h | In season | First hops | Moderate |
| October | 28 mm, 5.2 rain days | 19.0C | 30 km/h | In season | - | Moderate |
| November | 18 mm, 3.4 rain days | 19.8C | 32 km/h | In season | - | Quiet |
| December | 9 mm, 1.6 rain days | 21.1C | 34 km/h | In season | - | Peak |
Fremantle, Hillarys Or Perth: Where Rottnest Tours Depart
| From Fremantle | From Hillarys | From Perth City | |
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| Crossing time | About 25 minutes | About 45 minutes | Up to 90 minutes |
| Departs from | B Shed at Victoria Quay, or Northport at Rous Head in North Fremantle | Hillarys Boat Harbour | Barrack Street Jetty in the city centre |
| Ferry operators | Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest | Rottnest Fast Ferries | Rottnest Express and SeaLink Rottnest |
| Same-day return, adult, admission included | A$87.50 (Rottnest Express); SeaLink from A$90 | A$95 (Rottnest Fast Ferries) | A$135.50 (Rottnest Express); SeaLink from A$134.50 |
| Distance to the island | 19 km from Fremantle Port | 22 km from Hillarys Boat Harbour | 33 km from Perth |
| Parking and transit | Paid parking at Victoria Quay, secure undercover parking on Henderson Street; bus and train stops nearby | Free short-term and overnight parking; bus stops on West Coast Drive | Several paid car parks nearby; bus and train stops nearby |
| Whale watching on the way | Humpbacks and southern right whales in winter and spring | Humpbacks and southern right whales in winter and spring | Humpbacks and southern right whales in winter and spring |
Where Rottnest Tours Go: Bays, Lighthouses And Quokka Spots
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Lighthouses And Island History
- Bus And Train Tour, Picnic Lunchfrom A$199
- Grand Tour, Oliver Hill And Lunchfrom A$209
- The BasinBays And Snorkel Spots · 1.9 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Pinky BeachBays And Snorkel Spots · 1.8 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Little Salmon BayBays And Snorkel Spots · 3.4 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Parker PointBays And Snorkel Spots · 3.1 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Geordie BayBays And Snorkel Spots · 2.8 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Longreach BayBays And Snorkel Spots · 2.4 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Salmon BayBays And Snorkel Spots · 3.9 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Parakeet BayBays And Snorkel Spots · 3.6 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Cathedral RocksWildlife Lookouts · 9.5 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Cape Vlamingh and West EndWildlife Lookouts · 9.7 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Pink Lake and Salt LakesWildlife Lookouts · 3.6 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Wadjemup LighthouseLighthouses And Island History · 4.3 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Bathurst LighthouseLighthouses And Island History · 1.7 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Oliver Hill BatteryLighthouses And Island History · 3.2 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Wadjemup MuseumLighthouses And Island History · 1.1 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Fremantle Victoria Quay (B Shed)Mainland Ferry Ports · 19 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Barrack Street Jetty, PerthMainland Ferry Ports · 30 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
- Hillarys Boat HarbourMainland Ferry Ports · 27 km from Thomson Bay in a straight line
What Travelers Say After Rottnest Tours
Reviews are quoted verbatim from each tour's booking platform; this site does not collect, write or edit them.
“We absolutely recommend Rottnest Island! It was such a beautiful experience, but the best part was definitely seeing the quokkas in real life!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed Rottnest Island and was very satisfied with the ferry and the bike rental. Everything went very smoothly.”
“Ted, the bus tour guide and voluntary worker, provided an entertaining and informative commentary. The speed of the tour was just right to take in the sights without rushing us.”
“We had a great day. Everything was well coordinated throughout the day. All the volunteers on the island at the Oliver Hill & Gun battery tunnels were very knowledgeable.”
Where To Stay Near Rottnest Tours
Discovery Rottnest Island
Pinky Beach, behind the dunes on Rottnest Island
seasonal rates; check live dates on the booking page
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Overlooking the island's salt lakes, behind the main settlement
seasonal rates; check live dates on the booking page
Check ratesThe Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges
Fremantle, the port city where the Rottnest ferries leave from
seasonal rates; check live dates on the booking page
Check ratesRottnest Tours FAQ
Who runs each tour?
This site sells nothing itself and runs none of the trips listed. Operators behind the tours include Rottnest Fast Ferries, Rottnest Express, SeaLink, Segway Tours WA, Rotto Rickshaws, Charter 1, Rottnest Snorkel, Rottnest Cruises, Skydive Geronimo, Kookaburra Air.
Where do trips leave from?
Where the day starts depends on the option chosen. Tours leave from Perth, Fremantle or Hillarys Boat Harbour, with a few island-only experiences such as the segway and rickshaw tours beginning on Rottnest itself.
Can I book these trips?
This site compares trips rather than selling them. Every option here is live and bookable through its own listing page, from a two-hour train and tunnel tour on the island to a full-day ferry and bike package from Perth.
What do trips cost?
Every tour card shows a from-price per person in Australian dollars, taken from the operator's listing. Operators move prices with the season, demand and group size, so that figure is a starting point rather than a final word.
What does a day trip cost?
Cost depends mostly on what the day includes. The ferry and admission from Fremantle starts at A$90 per person, while the tandem skydive tops the list at A$499.
Where do ferries leave from?
Most packages handle the crossing for you. Ferry-and-bike and bus-tour options bundle the return sailing with the activity, and every ferry option leaves from Perth, Fremantle or Hillarys Boat Harbour.
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