10 Perth Island Hopping Tours Worth Boarding

1.From Perth or Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry and Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,246 reviews · 7 hours - 1 day · from $99Our pick

Take a SeaLink ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then tour its beaches, salt lakes, lighthouse, and quokka country by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Leah, Barney, and Jason are known for lively commentary. You also get free time for lunch, photos, swimming, or a short walk.

“It’s was good from start to finish very welcoming and helpful, clear instructions and a good sense of humour.”

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2.From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bike Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 627 reviews · 9 hours · from $118

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth to Rottnest Island, including a narrated Swan River cruise, then collect a bike and explore at your own pace. Ride to beaches such as the Basin, Parakeet Bay, and Little Armstrong Bay, with time for quokkas, swimming, and lunch.

“Really good day out well organised with bikes available. The island is not flat so the biking may prove a challenge for some as you rack up 18 miles if you do the full route around the island. Chance to see seals as well”

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3.From Fremantle: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

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

Take a 25-minute ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then circle the island on a 90-minute guided bus tour. Guides such as Ella, Eli, Jess, and Richard bring local stories to the ride. You’ll have free time afterward for quokkas, beaches, lunch, or a swim.

“So glad we selected the bus compared to the pushbike, it was 39 degrees and so hot. Worth every dollar as the ferry was on time, quick and the bus made the 22km round trip of the island an airconditioned dream. Luv the Quokka's!”

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4.Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

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

Take the Rottnest Express from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then set your own pace among 63 beaches, 20 bays, quokkas, walking paths, and historic sites. Bring money for food and rentals, and book bikes early if cycling is your plan.

“We went over to Rottnest on a very , very choppy day, ferry was a bit like a roller coaster ride but we got there safely. Thoroughly enjoyed the scenic cruise from Perth , commentary was excellent. Ferry was comfortable & on return journey the seas had settled somewhat & we enjoyed a coffee & a snack. Would do this again if in the west & just hope for better weather!”

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5.From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Bus Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $135

Travel from Perth to Rottnest Island by ferry, with Swan River commentary and a 90-minute coach tour led by an English-speaking guide. See quokkas, Wadjemup Lighthouse, West End, and Cathedral Rocks, then explore independently before the 4:30pm return ferry.

“Great trip to a beautiful island with plenty to do for a day's visit.”

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6.Hillary’s Harbour: Rottnest Island Skydive and Ferry Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $337Top rated

Take a tandem freefall over Rottnest Island from 10,000 or 15,000 feet, reaching 200 km/hr before a five-minute parachute ride to the beach. Your English-speaking instructor handles the jump while you enjoy the island views, then you have the afternoon to explore before the ferry home.

“It was the best thing ever! Thanks to all the crew and guides for this amazing experience. It is really the greatest place for skydiving. I felt very comfortable and safe.”

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7.Perth: Rottnest Island Skydive and Ferry Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 1 day · from $365

Take a tandem skydive over Rottnest Island with Skydive Geronimo, choosing 10,000 or 15,000 feet for 30 to 66 seconds of free-fall. Your package includes return ferry tickets from Perth, island admission, and time to explore after landing. Media packages cost extra.

“Super recomendo essa companhia que organizou o voo de paraquedas na Rottness Island. Todos os passos foram rigorosamente explicados seja por e-mail, mensagem de WhatsApp ou vídeo explicativo dos procedimentos a serem executados durante o voo. O instrutor foi bastante cuidadoso com as explicações também. Durante o voo o instrutor também é zeloso com sua segurança, oferecendo o melhor daquele momento imperdível. A escolha dessa ilha é perfeita, uma vez que tudo contribui para que a aventura seja um filme que ganhou o Oscar.”

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8.Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry, Bike, Coffee & Lobster Roll

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Take a return ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour, sip locally roasted coffee, then cycle Rottnest Island with a custom-built bike, helmet, lock, and trail map. Your day includes a Cray Dog at The Lane Café and Simmo’s ice cream, with time to explore 63 beaches and bays.

“My first bike would not change gears, then they gave me another one and the pedal kept getting stuck and would not rotate.”

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9.Perth: Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $237

You’ll take a roughly 20-minute scenic flight from Jandakot Airport to Rottnest Island, with views of Perth, the Swan River, and Fremantle. Explore independently, then return by Rottnest Express ferry to Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty or Fremantle. The small group is limited to five people.

“It was a very worthwhile and enjoyable trip. The flight transfer was smooth and incredibly fast, which meant we arrived on Rottnest Island much quicker than by ferry and had more time to explore and relax. Everything was well organised and stress-free. The only improvement I would suggest is to offer an option to fly back to Perth in the afternoon as well. Having the flexibility to return by flight instead of ferry would make the experience even better.”

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10.Rottnest Island Ferry and 1.75 Hr Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Catch the 7:30 AM ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour, then tour Rottnest Island by air-conditioned bus for 1.75 hours with an English-speaking guide. See Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Mabel Cove, beaches, salt lakes, and woodland before enjoying free time to swim, eat, cycle, or relax.

“A nice way to see the island without having to hire a bike. Tour guide Mitch was lovely.”

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