From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry
From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Return Ferry
Duration: 9 hours
9 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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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)
Ferry traveling across turquoise waters to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle.
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!
Couple snorkeling near Rottnest Island beach with clear water and trees in the background.
Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.
Ferry traveling across turquoise waters to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle.
Couple snorkeling near Rottnest Island beach with clear water and trees in the background.
Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.
Ferry to Rottnest Island with tourists on deck, coastline visible in background.
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.
Tourists swimming at a beach on Rottnest Island with a lighthouse in the distance.
Tourists on a ferry near Rottnest Island with coastline view, part of the guided bus tour.
Ferry to Rottnest Island with tourists on deck, coastline visible in background.
Tourists swimming at a beach on Rottnest Island with a lighthouse in the distance.
Tourists on a ferry near Rottnest Island with coastline view, part of the guided bus tour.
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