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15 Rottnest Island Tours, From Cheapest Up

31 tours  ·  from $61

This is the list you would text a mate who lands on Friday: 15 rottnest island tours that hold their price, each with the traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing beforehand.

From Perth: Rottnest Island Full-Day Bike and Ferry Trip - The 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour
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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 a 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, with your bike, helmet, and lock ready for a full day of independent exploring. Ride to Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End, quiet bays, and quokka spots. Add snorkel gear for $15, and use the optional hotel pickup if available.

“Excellent day exploring Rottnest Island. Bus pickup from hotel and ferry was nice and smooth. Hired a bike and took on boat so ready when disembarked. Great weather and saw the Quokka’s.”

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From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour - What the ferry ride is really like
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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

Take SeaLink from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then tour the island by air-conditioned bus with live English commentary. The 105-minute route visits Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Cathedral Rocks, and Cape Vlamingh, with free time for beaches, food, and quokka spotting. Guides such as Leah, Barney, and Jason have earned special praise.

“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 - Leaving Fremantle on the fast ferry
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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 ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect your included bike at the jetty, and spend the day riding between bays, beaches, and quokka spots. You set the pace, with time for swimming, snorkelling, lunch, and photos. The full island loop takes about 3 to 5 hours, with hills and wind along the way.

“Rottenest island is a great day out, I would recommend it to anyone. The quokka's are just excellent.”

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Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour - Perth or Fremantle: choosing your starting point
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Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

4.Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour

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

Take a ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then join a 90-minute coach tour with stops at Wadjemup Lighthouse and West End. Guides such as Jessica, Eli, and Malcolm add useful island history and wildlife facts. You’ll also have free time for quokkas, beaches, museums, food, or optional bike hire.

“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 - Getting from Perth to Rottnest Island
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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 hire bike and explore independently. You have about a full day for beaches, quokkas, bays, and swimming. Allow 3 to 5 hours to ride the island, and bring food, water, sunscreen, and a towel.

“A fantastic way (by bike) to view the island. Great to be able to stop, enjoy a beach and swim to cool down before traveling to the next one. Food was delicious at Frankie's. Beer well deserved after all the exercise!”

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From Perth: Rottnest Island Grand Island Day Tour with Lunch - Getting from Perth to 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

Travel from Perth to Rottnest Island by fast ferry, then ride the Captain Hussey historic train to Oliver Hill before touring the island by air-conditioned coach. You’ll see Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Mabel Cove, Jeannie’s Lookout, salt lakes, beaches, and quokkas. Lunch, admission, ferry tickets, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“Another full day trip with plenty to see. Quokkas were amazing, especially around the bakery. Too little time spent on some elements of the trip, like lunch and paddling at the beach.”

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From Fremantle: SeaLink Rottnest Ferry and Bike Hire

7.SeaLink Rottnest Ferry and Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 465 reviews · from $80

Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore on an adult-size bicycle with helmet and lock included. Ride at your own pace past beaches, bays, quokka habitat, and coastal viewpoints. This is a self-guided outing with English-speaking ferry staff, not a guided tour. Allow 3 to 5 hours to cycle the full 22-kilometre island route.

“It was awesome !! Rottnest was the most beautiful place during our trip so far. The offer with the Ferry, the bicycle and the island fee was very worth it. It made the trip so comfortable. Thank you!”

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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire - Arriving at Rottnest and collecting your gear
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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

8.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 bike and helmet, then explore at your own pace. Ride to beaches, pink salt lakes, lighthouses, the museum, and quokka habitats. A Perth departure includes a scenic Swan River cruise. Add snorkel hire or lunch when booking.

“The bikes and the terrain were easy to do, even for people who rarely cycle. Getting off the beaten track definitely was thw most enjoyable - the busy beaches were definitely worth avoiding.”

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Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch - Finding the island meeting point
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Rottnest Grand Island Package with Ferry, Tour & Light Lunch

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

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

Spend 7 to 9 hours seeing Rottnest Island by ferry, historic train or replacement bus, air-conditioned coach and on foot. Your four-hour island tour includes Wadjemup Lighthouse, Cathedral Rocks, Cape Vlamingh, salt lakes, beaches and the Oliver Hill gun tunnels. Guides such as Leigh, Kim and Michael have earned praise for clear, lively commentary. Lunch, admission and return ferry travel are included.

“We chose the Rottnest Grand Island Tour.The train ride to the Oliver Hill Battery was excellent although the driver only pointed out a few sights on the way - was not overly informative. At Oliver Hill Battery, we were split into 3 groups. Our guide (unfortunately I have forgotten his name), was very informative and made our tour very exciting - loved going through the tunnel and experiencing what the men did when the gun was assembled and made active. Loved the tour and the history behind it immensely. Thank you to our guide. Our next guided tour was the coach tour taking us back to our meeting point. Our…”

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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour - The 25-minute crossing to Rottnest Island
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From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

10.Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

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

Take the 25-minute ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then circle the island on a 90-minute air-conditioned coach tour with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see beaches, bays, Wadjemup Lighthouse, quokkas, and key cultural sites before enjoying free time to swim, eat, or explore on foot.

“had a wonderful day, the guides were great and the views amazing. Will definitely do again.”

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Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth - Arriving at Rottnest Island
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Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

11.Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · from $90

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island for a self-guided day among 63 beaches, 20 bays, walking trails, and quokkas. From Perth, enjoy Swan River commentary before the ocean crossing. You arrange bikes, snorkel gear, food, and activities yourself, then return by ferry the same day.

“Just ask questions as to where everything is, not a lot of signs or help, do your reseach first, and it will be a lot less stressfull!”

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Rottnest Island: Tandem Skydive - Check-in, paperwork, and the safety briefing
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Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

12.Rottnest Island Tandem Skydive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $273Top rated

Meet your professional tandem instructor at Rottnest Island Airport, complete the briefing, then fly up for up to 66 seconds of freefall and about five minutes under canopy. You land on the beach with views of Perth, the island, Indian Ocean, lakes, and white sand. Photo and video packages cost extra.

“Experience staffs. Wonderful experience. Well equipped. No worries on the processes as it was well guided.”

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Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise - Getting your bearings at Rottnest visitor information
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Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

13.Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · from $117

Travel from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then take a 90-minute high-speed wildlife cruise past seals, dolphins, osprey, and quiet bays. Afterward, set your own pace with biking, swimming, snorkeling, quokka spotting, or historic sights. The seasonal cruise runs from mid-September to April and depends on weather.

“This was cancelled due to engine problems. Disappointed. It was what we were most excited for at Rottnest Island. Waiting on the refund”

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Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour - Your first hours on Rottnest Island
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Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

14.Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $65Best value

Take a fast 40-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, then spend the day your way. Swim at one of 63 bays, spot quokkas, hire a bike, ride the hop-on hop-off bus, visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, or enjoy lunch in the Settlement. Return by the 4:30pm ferry.

“Book early for bikes Hop on hop off bus available every 20mins very good. $30 pp. If u meet any of the volunteers they are a wealth of information”

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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

15.Rottnest Island: Grand Bus and Train Tour with Lunch

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

Spend four hours circling Rottnest Island by air-conditioned bus, then take the old railway to Oliver Hill for a guided look at its gun batteries and tunnels. You will stop at Jeannies Lookout, Mabel Cove, Wadjemup Lighthouse, beaches, woodlands, salt lakes, and quokka habitats. Lunch is a wrap and cookie, with ferry tickets extra.

“I would recommend anyone doing Rottnest Island for the first time do this tour. If a once only, you get a great view and understanding of the island. If local, then it lets you target places you might want to specifically return to at a later date. thoroughly enjoyed it. Peter our guide was really good too.”

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