Rottnest Island Roundtrip Fast Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour
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63 Ratings
Hillarys
Experience the beauty of Rottnest Island on a roundtrip fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour. Explore pristine bays, secluded beaches, and unique wildlife on this unforgettable day trip.
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Depart Hillarys Boat Harbour on a morning ferry for your day out at Rottnest Island! After a lightning fast 40 minute ocean crossing you will arrive at the beautiful Rottnest Island. With an endless list of things to see and do, you have the freedom to plan your day as you go! Go to one of Rottnest’s 63 bays and beaches for a relaxing dip. There is also the option to take a guided tour, hire a bike, or arrange a day pass for the shuttle bus that operates around the island - the choices are endless!

Cafes and restaurants are located in the main Settlement area to purchase food, or pack a picnic lunch to take with you on your day out.

Make sure to arrive back at the main jetty by 4:10pm for your 4:30pm return ferry from the island.

Points of Interest

  • 56 Southside Dr
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
  • Government Landing Fees included
  • Roundtrip Ferry to and from Rottnest Island
  • Complimentary parking at Hillarys Boat Harbour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional activities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Renowned as one of the most gorgeous islands in Western Australia, Rottnest Island is just an 11-mile (18km) journey off the shore of Perth. It boasts beautiful coral reefs, clear turquoise waters, and distinctive fauna. Embark on a swift ferry ride from Hillarys Boat Harbour to experience the island’s untouched bays and private beaches, considered amongst the best in the world. Explore the island’s extraordinary architecture at your own pace, before heading back to Hillarys Boat Harbour in the evening.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
56 Southside Dr
Southside Drive
Shop 56 Southside Drive. Free parking is available if self-driving. From Perth CBD head north on Mitchell Freeway then exit left when you reach Hepburn Avenue. Continue to the end and enter through the main roundabout. Turn left onto Southside Drive and follow the signs to 'ferry terminal'.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(63 Ratings)
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Mary_l
May 3, 2024
Memorable - It was a day spent with my brother for his 66th birthday. The weather was fine, sailing was smooth. The boat was well maintained, clean, staff were very happy and friendly. There were many things to do and see while on the island. A very memorable day for both of us. Thankyou all
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Joy_r
Apr 22, 2024
Rottnest Rocks!! - The whole trip was fantastic from getting on the boat with a bike I’d hired, out across the water to the island. All the different places I visited … some by bike, others via the hop-on-hop-off bus. Everything was just spectacular, and the weather was just perfect.
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Sunisa_r
Apr 16, 2024
Wonderful trip - Fast and convenient trip. Recommend to hire a bicycle before boarding to explore every corner in the island
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Lucy_s
Apr 14, 2024
Awesome trip - The island was so beautiful and we enjoyed the hop on hop off bus service. It was as fun seeing the quokka’s. I can’t believe how tame they are.
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Ozziegirl48
Apr 13, 2024
Great trip - Awesome boat loved it 😁 fun trip 😃 will do it again next time I am over from NSW my daughter rook me to Rottnest island 😊
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Andrew_j
Apr 2, 2024
Beautiful island defo worth a visit - Self guided tour. But everything went smoothly from Terrie picking us up in plenty of time for ferry from our hotel, to ferry times and crossing and back again. Wish I would have checked in to staying in the island as 5 hours wasn’t long enough to soak in the beauty of the island. Loved it and definitely hire a bike or take the hop on off bus to see more than the settlement.
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Clairebu803tu
Jan 23, 2024
Mini holiday - We had discount vouchers from RAC and left it very late to book in. I emailed the company the night before and they responded first thing in the morning and completed booking in time for us to get the ferry. The ferry trip was excellent, comfortable and on time, having the late return at 6.45 gave us extra time to enjoy the island and not rush back .
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Fiona_e
Jan 17, 2024
Amazing - Everything went so well and very smooth. The staff were very friendly and informative. I will definitely book again.
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993micks
Dec 26, 2023
Great service - Excellent trip , picked up from Hotel and driven to the ferry at no extra cost,highly recommend going through trip adviser to book.
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Markpt3351oo
Jan 18, 2024
Great, but.... - This day trip cost around £45 each ($90ish) and we left the Hillarys around 10.00am. The Fast Ferry was busy as it was holiday time, but quick at about 40 minutes. The Island itself has some stunning bays, we set off walking around the northern shore from the Settlement. However, being a still, sunny day the flies were really annoying and extremely persistent, making it quite unpleasant. Fortunately the breeze got up and the problem was much less later in the day, but had it not the day would have been a bit miserable as the insects were constant. We thought about getting the bus South when back at the Settlement around lunchtime, however we didn't realise that the bus only went one way around the Island (anticlockwise) meaning we would run out of time, which was disappointing. However, talking to the Rangers it appeared that they have a series of free 'tours' that they run during the day including a walking 'Quokka tour' which took around 45 minutes around the Settlement and was really informative. It also pointed our popular viewpoints and photo opportunities that we took advantage of. The food and drink in the Settlement was reasonably priced. The dock was extremely busy at 4.30pm with many ferries leaving at exactly the same time (!?). The Fast Ferry we got back was an older one and not as well appointed as the first crossing, but the crossing time was still the same. A reasonable value day out but if you add in the almost necessary bus ticket or bike hire, it could be quite expensive for a family.
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