From Hillarys: Rottnest Island Return Ferry
From Hillarys: Rottnest Island Return Ferry
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the start of your experience
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
100% refund up to 24 hours if you select a refundable option for a small fee.
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Sail from Hillarys and enjoy Rottnest Island with round-trip ferry transfers, entry, and several hours to explore.
Meet friendly quokkas at Thomson Bay, then swim or relax at The Basin, best in the morning.
Ascend 38 m Wadjemup Lighthouse for panoramic vistas, then visit Oliver Hill Battery’s historic gun emplacements.
Choose bike hire or a guided bus tour to make the most of your Hillarys-to-Rottnest adventure.
Entry to Rottnest Island
Self-guided tour of Rottnest Island
Round-trip ferry transfers from Hillarys
Bike hire with helmet & security lock (as per option selected)
1-hour 45-minute guided AC bus tour on Rottnest Island (as per option selected)
Live commentary (as per option selected)
Ferry to Rottnest Island with tourists on deck, coastline visible in background.
Set sail from Hillarys and enjoy a full day discovering Rottnest Island, its friendly quokkas, pristine beaches, and historic landmarks—your way.
Getting started
Your ticket includes round-trip ferry transfers from Hillarys and entry to Rottnest Island. Arrive 30 minutes early to check in and prepare for a day of exploration.
What to expect
- Quokkas up close: Explore Thomson Bay to spot these friendly marsupials, ideal for selfies and memorable wildlife encounters.
- The Basin: Swim or simply relax at this iconic natural pool with calm, turquoise waters, best enjoyed in the morning.
- Wadjemup Lighthouse: Climb to enjoy sweeping views of the coastline, ocean, and island landscapes, perfect for photography and nature lovers.
- Historic highlights: Explore Oliver Hill Battery and its WWII tunnels, or take in scenic stops at Pinky Beach and Bathurst Lighthouse.
- Cycle the island: If selected, hire a bike with helmet and lock to navigate coastal paths and hidden spots at your own pace.
- Guided bus tour: If selected, experience a narrated 1-hour 45-minute tour in an air-conditioned bus, covering the island’s top attractions and hidden gems with live commentary.
Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.
Lighthouse on Pink Beach, Rottnest Island, with clear blue water and sandy shore.
Ferry to Rottnest Island with tourists on deck, coastline visible in background.
Tourists smiling with a quokka on Rottnest Island, bicycles and beach in background.
Lighthouse on Pink Beach, Rottnest Island, with clear blue water and sandy shore.
Ferry departing Rottnest Island towards Perth or Fremantle across the ocean.
What to bring
- Bring along your swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, and water bottle.
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.
- Alcohol, weapons, drugs, drones, pets, smoking and furniture are not allowed onboard the ferry.
Accessibility
- The ferry is wheelchair accessible.
- Rottnest Island is an A-Class reserve. So, it’s best to check directly with the island rangers for the most up-to-date advice on service dog access and allowances.
Additional information
- Practical tip: Bring a refillable water bottle and sunscreen as some stops like The Basin and Wadjemup Lighthouse have limited shade and kiosks, so staying hydrated and protected keeps your day comfortable.
- Guests are required to pay an admission fee for Rottnest Island, which is included in your ferry fare at the time of booking. This helps support island conservation and facilities.
Kingstown Barracks building with red brick and white trim on Rottnest Island, Australia.
Ferry traveling across turquoise waters to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle.
Ferry departing Rottnest Island towards Perth or Fremantle across the ocean.
Kingstown Barracks building with red brick and white trim on Rottnest Island, Australia.
Ferry traveling across turquoise waters to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle.
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