Overview

Enjoy the relaxed casual environment of Rottnest Island, one of the most unique islands in the world, just off the coast of Perth. After cruising down the Swan River and across the open ocean, you’ll arrive on the island, ready to begin your full-day adventure. Explore the island by bike (the only form of transport – cars are not allowed), discover secluded beaches, snorkel among the reefs and meet the local wildlife. You have the option to depart from Perth or Fremantle.

Itinerary

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You’ll have 3 starting options

Or, you can also get picked up

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1
Swan River
Stop: 60 minutes -
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Pass by Rottnest Express
Pass by Rottnest Island Visitor Centre
Pass by Salmon Bay
2
The Basin
Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
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You'll return to the starting point

Highlights

Explore car-free Rottnest Island by bike with optional snorkel tour or lunch
Depart from Perth by boat and high-speed ferry or Fremantle by high-speed ferry
Bike rental and helmet arranged ahead of time
No surprises with admission fee to Rottnest Island included

What to Expect

Depart from Fremantle via high-speed ferry, or depart from Perth for a 1-hour scenic cruise along the Swan River to Fremantle, followed by the high-speed ferry. Either way, enjoy the view from the water. Cross the Indian Ocean to Rottnest, where you receive your rental bike and safety equipment. With all the details arranged ahead of time, your job is to relax and enjoy the island. Bike the car-free island independently, exploring some of its 20 bays and 63 secluded beaches. Head for Bathurst or Wadjemup lighthouses, Pilot Boathouse, Rottnest Island Museum, or Lomas Cottage. As you ride, keep a lookout for seals at Cathedral Rocks or the island's native quokkas. If you upgraded to include food, stop at Karma Rottnest for lunch. If you upgraded to include snorkeling, enjoy the underwater view. You return either to Barrack Street Jetty in Perth or Shed B in Victoria Quay Fremantle.

Important Information

Departure Point

1: Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal, 2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
2: Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal Fremantle, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
3: Rottnest Express North Port Rous Head Ferry Terminal, 1 Emma Place, Rous Head Rd, North Fremantle WA 6159, Australia

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel transfers are subject to availability and must be booked 24 - 48 hours prior to travel otherwise are not guaranteed. Please contact Rottnest Express directly to confirm your hotel pick up time.

Duration

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Inclusions

Return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle
Bicycle hire, helmet and security lock
Lunch (if option selected)
Entry/Admission - The Basin

Exclusions

Hotel drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Guide
Snorkel set hire at $20 per set

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

Children aged between 4-12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 4 years old travel free. Child seats and trailers are available
Bike helmets must be worn while cycling on the island; failure to do so could result in a fine.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Great service

The trip there was quick and on the way back they let us in an earlier ferry than we had booked. Bikes were good to ride around the island.

Date of experience: November 2019

Don't bike in summer

This tour would be fantastic in colder months. The quokka's were easy to find and very friendly, so we got what we wanted from the trip. However, biking in the heat with flies swarming around us was a nightmare! There are a lot of hills, so you have to be quite fit if you want…

Wedding anniversary celebration

For my husband and I , it was our first time ever staying in Rottnest ever and I am so glad we did decide to stay for our wedding anniversary. We stayed at karma rottnest lodge and got a deal which involved breakfast and bike and snorkeling hire with the ferry from Hillarys. We…

Lush Day

We took the ferry from Perth and really enjoyed the commentary! Getting our bikes and snorkels was pretty straight forward and no complaints about any of the equipment. The island itself is beautiful! We made the mistake of cycling clockwise first when really all we wanted to do…

Hi 200dayzofSummer, Thank you for your response. Its great to hear you had a fantastic day exploring the island. We do recommend cycling clockwise and seeing the south side of the island first, as the afternoon can get quite rough in the water as the winds increase later in the day. Hopefully we can welcome you back to the island soon. Kind Regards, Lydia

Absolutely horrific

We had heard good things about Rottnest island, however the one thing we hadn’t been told about prior was the flies! Within 30 seconds of leaving the ferry we were covered in flies, our faces, mouths, nose, ears, all over our bodies, no amount of insect repellant made any…

Hi 590graemem, Thank you for your feedback. It is a shame to hear you did not enjoy your visit to Rottnest Island. We do sympathise that flies can be a hindrance and make enjoying food and outside activities difficult, however they are a common side effect of a hot WA day with no breeze. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you back to Rottnest Island at another time, when the weather is more to your preference so that you can enjoy the raw beauty of our beloved island. Kind Regards, Lydia

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