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The 15 Best Rottnest Island Tours from Perth

26 tours  ·  from $61

No cars, sixty-three beaches and a marsupial that appears to be smiling. The 15 below compare the ferry-only fares against the bike-and-ferry packages and the guided bus loops, with crossing times and prices.

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

1.Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip

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

Take the 45-minute Rottnest Fast Ferries crossing from Hillarys Boat Harbour, collect a geared bike with helmet and lock, and spend the day exploring car-free Rottnest Island. Ride to beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, or West End, spot quokkas, and add snorkel gear for $15.

“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 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

2.From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,246 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $99

Travel from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then see its beaches, salt lakes, quokkas, Wadjemup Lighthouse, Cathedral Rocks, and Cape Vlamingh on a 1-hour 45-minute air-conditioned bus tour. Guides such as Leah, Barney, Mick, and Jason have been praised for lively commentary and local detail.

“Excellent trip out on the ferry to Rottnest. Comfortable seats and free ice block too. Well organised tour with knowledagble guide for the bus”

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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

3.Rottnest Island Ferry and Bike Day Tour

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

Take the fast Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle, collect your included bike on arrival, and spend the day exploring Rottnest Island at your own pace. Ride to The Basin, Parakeet Bay, and Little Armstrong Bay, stopping for swims, snorkeling, photos, and quokkas before returning by ferry.

“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

4.Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

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

Cruise from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then tour its beaches, West End, Wadjemup Lighthouse, quokka habitat, and wartime sites by coach. Guides such as Jessica, Eli, Malcolm, and Max have added lively local stories. Afternoon free time lets you walk, swim, cycle, or visit the museum.

“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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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

5.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth to Rottnest Island, with Swan River commentary on the outward trip, then collect a bike and helmet at the jetty. Spend the day riding to beaches, bays, quokka spots, and viewpoints at your own pace before returning by ferry.

“Well organised. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Well recommended”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Grand Island Day Tour with Lunch - Starting at Hillarys Boat Harbour
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Grand Island Day Tour with Lunch

6.Rottnest Island Grand Island Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 559 reviews · 1 day · from $134

Spend a full day seeing Rottnest Island without arranging bikes, ferries, or entry fees. From Hillarys, you cross by fast ferry, ride the Captain Hussey historic train to Oliver Hill, explore its wartime tunnels, then tour beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka country by air-conditioned coach.

“This was a very good way to see the island, and now I know the layout I might return at sometime and hire a bike. Lunch was only a chicken wrap in a box with a bottle of water consumed on the bus and whilst at first I thought that wasn’t good, I changed my mind as it did enable you to keep moving and see more during your time there, and the wrap was very good. All in all very good day out”

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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire - Choosing Perth or Fremantle for the ferry
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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

7.Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 461 reviews · from $86

Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect a bicycle, helmet, and lock, then explore independently. Cycle to beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, museums, and quokka spots. Add snorkel hire or lunch when booking. The Perth option includes a scenic Swan River cruise.

“Great day out, hired bikes and cycled part of the island. Had a dip in the crystal clear sea and saw the very cute quokka’s”

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Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch - The ferry from Perth or Fremantle
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Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

8.Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $138

Take the ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest, then see the island by historic train and air-conditioned coach. Visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, Oliver Hill’s gun tunnels, Cathedral Rocks, Cape Vlamingh, beaches, salt lakes, and quokka country, with a sandwich lunch included.

“Beautiful scenery. Would have been lovely to stop more places. Maybe a little less time at Oliver Hill to allow for this.”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour - From Fremantle to Rottnest Island by ferry
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

9.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 1 day · from $112

Take a 25-minute ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then circle the island on a 90-minute air-conditioned coach tour. Guides such as Ella, Eli, Jess, and Richard bring the island’s natural and cultural stories to life, followed by free time for swimming, lunch, quokkas, or a bike ride.

“Enjoyed our day immensely Our trip around the island was very informative and our guide Jess was wonderful. Highly recommend this tour”

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Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket - Checking in at Fremantle without a scramble
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Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

10.Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $62

Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, with about seven hours on Rotto for beaches, quokkas, walks, buses, bikes, and island activities. The crossing takes about 35 minutes each way. Return ferry departure is listed at 4:00pm, arriving in Fremantle around 4:35pm.

“Smooth operation from booking to arrival and departure. Staff were helpful and friendly. Great service provided.”

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Rottnest Island: Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch - Starting at Settlement Railway Station
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Rottnest Island: Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch

11.Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 106 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours touring Rottnest Island by air-conditioned bus and historic train. See quokkas, salt lakes, Wadjemup Lighthouse, Jeannies Lookout, Mabel Cove, and Oliver Hill’s gun fortifications, with a wrap and cookie included. English-speaking guides lead the way.

“It was excellent. Our guide was Kevin, he was absolutely brilliant. Really enjoyed the tour.”

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Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle - Starting at Fremantle and crossing by ferry
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Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle

12.Rottnest Island All-Inclusive Grand Island Tour from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · from $128

Spend about eight hours reaching Rottnest Island by SeaLink ferry, riding a heritage train to Oliver Hill, touring WWII guns and tunnels, and circling the island by guided bus. Guides such as Barney, Nicky, and Wayne are praised for warm, clear commentary. Lunch and return transport are included, but train service can change.

“There was only 1 opportunity to get off the bus to take photo's which was not long enough. We were expected to take 99% of our photo's through the dirty bus windows. They checked our lunch order when getting on the bus & still got it very wrong. They failed to mention the amount of stairs at the gun tour which was not suitable for 1 family member. Apparently the tour guides tell you when you arrive & the company has not listened to them about advertising it. They need more photo's on their advertising about this and give more off bus photo opportunities.”

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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive - Choosing between 10,000 and 15,000 feet
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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive

13.Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 2h 30m · from $270Top rated

Skydive Geronimo takes you above Rottnest Island for a tandem jump from 10,000 or 15,000 feet. Expect a safety briefing, freefall at 200 km/hr, a five-minute parachute ride, and a beach landing. Your instructor handles the jump while you enjoy the views.

“Booked for my husband for his birthday while we were in Australia! it was a surprise so the option to cancel up to 24 hours before was ideal, in case he chickened out. Turns out he loved it and had the best experience. The skydivers were incredible and it was the experience of a lifetime! The place was really well equipped and even gave me and my little boy a lift to and from the beach to watch him land. The staff were great, booking was easy and good communication all round. Would 100% recommend and I think if we are ever back in Australia he'll be doing it again!”

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Rottnest Island Boat Dive Day Trip including Lunch - Why Rottnest’s underwater rock matters
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Rottnest Island Boat Dive Day Trip including Lunch

14.Rottnest Island Boat Dive Day Trip including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $186

From Fremantle, Blue Destiny Boat Charters takes you toward Rottnest Island for two boat-based scuba outings, with one air cylinder, gear, lunch, tea, snacks, and a snorkelling tender. You will see limestone caverns and swim-throughs without landing on the island.

“We loved the day on the water. Visiability was good. 1st dive was a bit deep, however the second dive was wonderful. The crew were fantastic and the food delicious. Thank you Blue Destiny for an unforgettable experience.”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour - Finding the bus at Thomson Bay
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From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

15.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Take the ferry from Perth to Rottnest Island, join a 90-minute guided coach tour with stops at Wadjemup Lighthouse and West End, then explore independently. Guides such as Holly and Eli bring the island’s wildlife, culture, and past to life before the 4:30pm return ferry.

“The only problem is the ferry service isn't fast enough. Those poor people who can't handle a bit of rough weather had to suffer the horrible result of sea sickness. A great day out just the same. And those beautiful Quokkas. Bus tour was very informative, thank you for a great day out.”

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