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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

Name: Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire
Brand: Rottnest Express
SKU: 5297ER
Price: 76.51 USD
Rating: 4.0 (360 reviews)

Perth, Australia

Rottnest Island Bike and Snorkel Tour from Perth or Fremantle

From $76.51

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

8 hours
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a day trip to Rottnest Island, a popular Perth getaway due to its white-sand beaches, secluded bays, scenic bike paths and vehicle-free atmosphere. Travel to the island, just off the coast, by high-speed ferry, and then explore at your leisure with included bike rental. Some options are snorkeling or following the trails to West End, Wadjemup or Bathurst Longhouses, the pink salt lakes or include lunch at Karma Rottnest. When booking, select the option that corresponds to your departure location—either Perth or Fremantle.

Day trip to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle including return ferry ride
Up to 1-hour scenic Swan River Cruise past local landmarks and Millionaire’s Row (length depending on option selected) including live commentary by the ferry skipper
See spectacular iconic locations including Wadjemup Lighthouse and the West End boardwalk
Spot the island’s famous marsupial, the quokka, and marine life such as dolphins and fur seals
Enjoy free exploring the island on your bike at your own leisure
Enjoy lunch at Karma Rottnest (if option selected)

What's Included

Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking)
Bicycle hire, helmet and security lock
Lunch (if option selected)
Snorkel Hire (If option selected)
Round-trip Swan River cruise (if booked to depart from Perth)

Hotel drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
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What To Expect

If you’re departing from Perth, your Rottnest Island day trip starts with the ferry ride along the Swan River, which takes you past luxurious homes and yacht clubs on the water. When you arrive in Fremantle, pick up more passengers; if you select the Fremantle option when booking, you’ll board the ferry here. Then speed across the Indian Ocean to reach the island. As you disembark from the ferry, pick up your included bike rental from the friendly crew.

Known to locals as Rotto, the island is beloved for its tranquil, relaxing environment, due largely to its no-cars-allowed policy. Explore the island independently; You might like to settle on one of the 20 bays and 63 secluded beaches or perhaps visit the iconic Wadjemup or Bathurst Lighthouses. Choose to visit attractions such as Lomas Cottage, Rottenest Island Museum or Pilot Boathouse. You might like to ride to the West End where you can stroll along the boardwalk admiring coastal views and lookout for seals at Cathedral Rocks and keep your eyes peeled for humback whales - late September - November. When you stop for breaks, make sure to keep your eyes open for quokkas, the local marsupials who call the island home.

Your trip ends with the return ferry ride to Fremantle or Perth.

Swan River

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rottnest Express (Pass By)

Rottnest Island Visitor Centre (Pass By)

Salmon Bay (Pass By)

The Basin

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
Infant seats are available on request however have limited availability
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 400 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Shelley_M

Everything about the island was amazing, would definitely recommend visiting so much to see and do. The only downfall we had was the hiring of the bikes, it was far to hot to be cycling around the island, wouldn't recommend hiring the bikes if it's very warm. But would be a great job if not warm.

Reviews

4.0

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Great way to spend the day

Oliver_M, Apr 2024

Really nice day. Just cruising around the island on a bike at our own leisure was nice and then a nice lunch in the afternoon. Only saw 2 quokkas out in the wild as the vast majority hang around the main settlement. You can also take your own picnic to the island if you want to do it on the cheap.

Rottnest and quokkas by bike. Fun.

Graeme_S, Apr 2024

Scenic ride around or across the island via different paths or catch the bus if your peddle power is lacking. Lots of coves or beaches along the way for a picnic or swim. A grocery store at The Settlement and several food shops will keep you fed and hydrated. The bike was in good condition and quite good to ride, mostly in low gear for us, make time to photograph the seascape and the quokkas that are abundant, even in the town mall.

amazing

Kelly_S, Apr 2024

Everything was amazing the snorkelling ,swimming around the beach’s and the skydive. Bikes were so handy too for getting around the island

Good trip but bad agent and ticketing

Amir_H, Apr 2024

I booked via Viator and chose the pickup option from Perth city area but ticket issued via Fremantle area! When I called them they said I booked from Fremantle but I showed them the screen shot when I chose the pickup point! Ie city! They said I had to contact the tour operator directly and they were not interested! I could not cancel it as I booked it the day before less than 24 hours; I asked them if I could change it they said no! I said I was willing to pay more for pickup they said no! I went to the city area and they did not help me and the tour was full so I had to get an Uber $38 to go to Fremantle When I read the other review it seems I was not the only one and some other people had the same issue So the computer booking system between Viator and the Rottnest Express need to be improved as the pickup point has been ignored when going through the payment! the island was good and enjoyed the 25km bike ride despite having only 3 gears! Book DIRECTLY would have been better than using Viator! Once it is booked not much support or power to change anything Ended up paying for my transfer back as well Instead of having a good relaxing day it became a frustrating annoying experience!

amazing

PaulynAnne_S, Apr 2024

bike together with my wife and the light house. and the boat ride and the people and the quokka. all of it

Lunch with a quokka.

Joe_L, Apr 2024

We went for a great ride around the island stopping at some beautiful beaches and looking for quokkas. Didn’t see any. Maybe too hot for them. Stopped for lunch at the hotel and were visited by a quokka at our table. Made for some great photos. A great day had by all.

Qooker

Paul_M, Apr 2024

Meeting the Qookers People will tell you they are nocturnal,which they are, but they will make time to come out and visit around noon Never feed a Qooker

easiest trip ever

Joaquin_G, Apr 2024

the most memorable part was snorkelling and bike riding with my boyfriend, so easy to book and collecting tickets were perfect

Excellent

Aimee_W, Apr 2024

I recommend arriving early so you can sit in the top deck. Staff very friendly and helpful. Boat was clean with refreshments and ample seating.

Chilled place, fab beaches, fun to cycle

Emma_B, Apr 2024

Getting the tickets and into the ferry was super easy. Everything ran on time both ways. We didn’t know you couldn’t get e-bikes until it was too late - which was a shame. The snorkel, mask and flippers were all in great condition. One of the bikes in our party had slipping gears - we told the operators and they put it to one side to fix. The island is fab - need to stay over night if you can. Go to the Basin - great swimming. The quokkas look like they’ve had a hard season and need a rest from the tourists. Highly recommend.

Ferry and bike hire

Paul_T, Feb 2024

Straightforward and easy ferry to and from the beautiful island. Bike hire was easy. Decent quality bikes but would have preferred my own or something better quality as its a very hilly island to cycle round. All in all though. Very good

Rottness island

Shelley_M, Feb 2024

Rejuvenate on Rottnest

Terence_S, Feb 2024

Rottnest Island is such a great place to relax and have fun..Whether it’s with friends or family it’s such a great place to unwind and get back to a relaxing atmosphere of sun and surf

VIATOR - FIX YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION

Chloe_B, Jan 2024

Issue is with Viator vs the actual tour, which was well organised and a fun day on Rottnest. HOWEVER ultimatley if Rottnest Express want to partner/ advertise with Viator, then the onus is on this company to ensure that the pickup information provided is correct. Similar to another reviewer below, the pickup location is completley inaccurate. The email confirmaiton I recieved from Viator said to go to Perth for pickup multiple times - see attached. When I arrived at stated pickup location, I am told I need to get over to Freemantle (a 45 minute journey away). The girl at Perth informed me this is a frequent occurence, yet they allow Viator to continue to relay the incorrect info? Whilst I made it by the skin of my teeth (with an additional taxi expense) this resulted in an extremeley stressful morning, not what you want on the start of a day out. All of which could be avoided if the correct was provided upfront.

Unreal

Rohan_K, Jan 2024

The bike ride around the island was the best. Would recommend everyone to hire the bike or scooter. Seeing quokkas is always the best.

Amazingly tired

Ana_A, Jan 2024

The view of the island is beautiful. But you really have to keep in mind that you will ride a bike for quite a few kilometers. If you are someone who is sedentary, you should consider that you will get tired and then you will want to return by the bus (like in my case) but in general the island is very beautiful and after riding the bike you will find a very nice spot where all people go to swim and rest there. You have to go eat ice cream, it's really tasty 🤤

Easy Way to Explore

Jennifer_V, Jan 2024

Friendly staff and easy experience to visit and explore Rottnest Island. The bike and snorkel equipment were in good condition.

The ticket had the wrong...

Nick_F, Jan 2024

The ticket had the wrong meet up location, wasted 1 hr of driving and paid an parking ticket to then be told we had to meet at b shed at Fremantle. We had to catch a later ferry and ruined the experience, not happy

Great, careful with bikes

Dana_G, Jan 2024

The island itself was great, the beaches pristine - I highly reccomend going past the first spots and further into the island as that’s where you’ll often meet 0 people on a perfect paradise beach. Cycling is really fun and I got also the snorkel equipment , I will say the fish weren’t that many not that impressive but still as a first time snorkeler it was a great experience. Quokkas are extremely cute, shame you’re not supposed to touch them. The urge to pet was real! The downside I’d say is the bikes - my bike actually broke - the chain fell off and I was kinda stranded alone in a 38 degree , solo travelled , no reception situation . But before you worry, there’s the 000 you can call even with no reception which I did and they instructed me to call the company which I did. They were moderately helpful and were sending help that would’ve arrived in 35 min with new bike , but miraculously when I dropped my bike 10 min later it somehow fixed it self so off I went with my adventure. Also the bike leg is very flimsy and with any weight at the rack on the back the bike would fall over which was very annoying as I had to keep picking it up all the time . I very highly advise to have a bike on the island, you’ll only see a snippet of it otherwise besides it’s most fun! Overall I would definitely go back again and explore even more areas and beaches .

Bike Rental- Hilly!

Shawn_P, Jan 2024

I rented a bike and rode around Rottnest. The ferry ride was easy and I appreciated the refreshments offered on the way back. Personally, I found the island quite hilly. I am in-shape and in my 30s. I would suggest an e-bike, if possible for most (unless you are looking for a good workout). There were a few interesting spots to see, but not a ton. Also, the bike (specifically the brakes) were not in great condition.

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