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The 15 Best Island Day Trips in Australia

28 tours  ·  from $62 a head

Rottnest, K’gari, Kangaroo Island, Moreton. The 15 below sort the ferry-and-bike days from the full coach tours, with prices, crossing times and how much walking each one involves.

K'gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour - Lake McKenzie: the day’s best swim
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K’gari (Fraser Island) All Inclusive Day Tour

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

2.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

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

Cycle Rottnest Island from Perth with ferry transfers, beaches, quokkas, snorkeling, and a full day to explore at your own pace.

“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 Hervey Bay: K'gari, Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour - Ferry Across From River Heads
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From Hervey Bay: K’gari, Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour

3.K’gari, Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,328 reviews · 9 hours · from $184

Review of K'gari’s full-day 4WD coach tour from Hervey Bay, with Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, lunch, and ferry transfers.

“Great visit to beautiful K’gari! One of the highlights was spotting a dingo family & the cutest little pup playing in the bush. The tour was informative & walking through the rainforest felt peaceful & serene. Our guide, Dean, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly & had a great sense of humour - dropping plenty of dad jokes throughout the day, keeping everyone smiling. He let the whole group use all his personal bug spray, which we were very grateful for! Thanks again! I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to visit. You do spend a bit of time on the bus reaching each destination, but this is understandable…”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour - Choosing Perth or Fremantle for the ferry
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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours - Getting started at Vivonne Bay
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Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

5.Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,236 reviews · from $141

Ride Kangaroo Island’s bush, beaches, rocks, sand and mud on a guided quad bike tour for beginners, families and experienced riders.

“I was greeted by my instructor who was extremely kind, encouraging and informative. I was given my kit and caught how to use the bikes. We then went on the tour around the beautiful island, saw Kangaroos and he told me information about the island.”

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From Hervey Bay: Remote K'gari Tour by Boat with Lunch - Leaving Hervey Bay on the Great Sandy Strait
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From Hervey Bay: Remote K’gari Tour by Boat with Lunch

6.Remote K’gari Tour by Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,229 reviews · 9 hours · from $183

Explore remote K'gari from Hervey Bay by boat with kayaking, snorkeling, sand dunes, lunch, wildlife, and whale watching in season.

“The most incredible experience and stuff! Everyone was amazing and well organized I highly recommend them! They are wonderful.”

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From Rainbow Beach: K'gari Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour - Central Station and Wanggoolba Creek rainforest
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From Rainbow Beach: K’gari Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour

7.From Rainbow Beach: K’gari Fraser Island Full-Day Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,075 reviews · 1 day · from $184

Review of K'gari's one-day 4WD coach tour from Rainbow Beach, with Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Central Station, Maheno Shipwreck, lunch and practical tips.

“We loved our tour guide Keith, he made the experience great. He so knowledgeable about the island and you could tell how passionate and interested he was in the island and what he was talking about. He was so respectful when he spoke about the Butchulla people which I admired. You do spend quite a bit of time in the coach and not a lot of time at each stop is my only critique but I know the day is short and there’s lots to cover so it’s hard to avoid but overall it was an enjoyable day.”

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K'gari (Fraser Island) Explorer 2-Day Tour - Day two: the sandy highway and eastern shore
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K’gari (Fraser Island) Explorer 2-Day Tour

8.K’gari (Fraser Island) Explorer 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · from $386

Explore K’gari’s lakes, rainforest, shipwreck, coloured sands, and Champagne Pools on a guided 2-day 4WD tour with resort stay.

“Doing the two day tour allowed us to spend more time at each location and make wonderful memories! our guide Hayden was very knowledgeable and he made sure we had an amazing experience. I highly recommend K’gari tours for this adventure!”

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Dingos 3 Day K'Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour - Day two: Eli Creek, the Maheno wreck, and Champagne Pools
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Dingos 3 Day K’Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour

9.Dingos 3 Day K’Gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Tag-Along Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 939 reviews · from $443

Review of Dingos’ 3-day K’Gari 4WD tag-along tour, with Lake McKenzie, camping, meals, driving, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Just do it, best thing I’ve done in Aus. Met people I’ll stay in touch with, it’s a weekend in paradise and hope you get Rhett the guide as he made our experience. Whatever he’s being paid isn’t half enough.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour - Collecting the Bike at Rottnest Jetty
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

10.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

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

Cycle Rottnest Island from Fremantle with ferry transfers, bike hire, beaches, snorkeling, and close encounters with quokkas.

“Our day was better than we imagined it would be. The facilities are very good. People are friendly. And the natural environment is stunning!”

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Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour - Choosing Perth or Fremantle for your ferry
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Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

11.Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

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

Review of Rottnest Express ferry and bus tour from Perth or Fremantle, with quokkas, coastal views, free time, costs, and practical tips.

“This is an amazing experience. The ferry trip is 2 hours and can get a bit rocky so if you get sea sick take tablets. The island is beautiful, the best way to see it is by tour bus. It can be windy so dress appropriately for that days weather. You Read more”

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Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide - The 6:30 a.m. start from Adelaide
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Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide

12.Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $271

Review of SeaLink’s 16-hour Kangaroo Island day trip from Adelaide, with sea lions, Remarkable Rocks, lunch, ferry travel, and practical tips.

“It’s a very very long day. Be prepared. Left hotel 6.15am, back at 10 pm.Lots of driving to see the Remarkables, but that’s the highlight.”

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Rainbow Beach: 3-Day K'gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure - From Rainbow Beach to K’Gari at 7 a.m.
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Rainbow Beach: 3-Day K’gari (Fraser Island) 4WD Adventure

From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip - Why the hills matter more than the map suggests
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

Kangaroo Island: 75-Minute Coastal Safari - The First Coastal Run
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Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

15.Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $63Best value

Cruise Kangaroo Island’s coast for dolphins, seals, eagles, and seasonal whales, with friendly guides, gear included, and daily departures.

“The guides were very friendly and we got to see the wildlife birds, seals and dolphins. Enjoyed the boat ride to. Highly recommended. Thankyou 😁”

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