Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
We require 3 days notice to confirm availability for Children bikes and helmets
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Swan River
Swan river commentary
Rottnest Express
Ferry transfer
What‘s Included
Lunch (if option selected)
Bicycle hire, helmet and security lock
Snorkel Hire (If option selected)
Same day return ferry to Rottnest Island from Perth or Fremantle (selected at time of booking)
Round-trip Swan River cruise (if booked to depart from Perth)
Hotel drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Guide
Options
Ex. Perth - Bike Hire
Departing Perth with bike hire: Full day at Rottnest with bike hire & helmet included. Departs Barrack Street Jetty, Perth at 8:45am. Concludes at 6:30pm
Starting point:
Rottnest Express Barrack Street Jetty Ferry Terminal, 2 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Ex. Fremantle - Bike & Snorkel
Ex. Fremantle Bike & Snorkel: Full day at Rottnest with bike hire, helmet & snorkel gear. Departs B Shed, Fremantle at 9:30am. Ends in Fremantle at 5pm
Starting point:
Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal, Victoria Quay, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
Ex. Perth - Bike & Snorkel
Depart Perth, Bike & Snorkel: Full day at Rottnest with bike hire, helmet & snorkel gear. Departs Barrack Street, Perth at 8:45am. Concludes at 6:30pm
Ex. Fremantle - Bike Hire
Departing Fremantle with bike: Full day at Rottnest with bike hire and helmet included. Departs B Shed, Fremantle at 9:30am. Ends in Fremantle at 5pm
Starting point:
Rottnest Express B Shed Ferry Terminal, Victoria Quay, 1 Peter Hughes Dr, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
Reviews
465 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fab day at Rotto
Gary M,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic place. Amazing beaches crystal clear, turquoise and aquamarine seas, white sand beaches. What's not to like. Bikes were ok but could do with a service, gear changes were decidedly iffy. Ferry ride was great, a bit choppy on the way back. Open seats at the back of the boat were soaked.
Fantastic day out at Rottnest island
Belinda L,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic cruise - great commentary and info from Malcolm, the guide for the day. Bikes were okay. Fantastic day at Rottnest. Thank you!
Longest Ferry Trip in History
Kelly B,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The ferry from the city is really long it took us 2 hours on the way back. If you are thinking of going go via Fremantle as it’s quicker and only takes a 30min ferry trip. My bike was also missing a stand and not the best quality. Overall we enjoyed ourselves the island is very beautiful but the duration of the ferry and the conditions of the bicycles given weren’t ideal.
When it gets hotto… we Rotto
SamanthaC166,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had the most brilliant day on Rotto. 9:30am speedy ferry from Fremantle and the fun started. Ferry service was great. Bikes were good, could be a little newer but worked fine. We were loving the island so much we changed our ferry from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, which was so easy to do. Long lunch at Isola and then late afternoon drinks and oysters at Havza. What an incredible day, biking. Swimming, eating, drinking. Amazing.
Superb island , use the...
James S,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Superb island , use the bikes to see the island and see the quokas . Ferry staff very pleasant . Excellent thing to do
Great Day
fiona l,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So easy turn up with your voucher to ferry office to redeem your ticket. Well organised getting everyone on the ferry. Get your bike off ferry and enjoy your day
A great visit with a sprinkle of 3xcercise chucked in for good measure.
Paul N,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 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.
A fabulous island to visit
janhD7482SE,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great ferry trip with excellent commentary on way to Rottnest Island The island is beautiful. No hassle getting bikes and snorkel gear from Ferry company. Saw Quoka so our experience was complete with that. Would recommend this trip
Beautiful
Gail154,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an unbelievable experience, loved every minute of it. Lovely day to ride round and see the most amazing beaches I have ever seen. Easy directions to follow and you can get around the island in approx 6 hrs dependant on how long you stay on each beach. Please note take plenty of water as although there are watering stops at some of the locations it is not at all. If a hot day you will need plenty of it. We got to see the Quokkas which were so cute but didn’t want a famous selfie.
Ferry is fine. Bikes are trash. Rent your bikes elsewhere.
Petra S,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Rottnest Island was AMAZING. We had a blast at the beaches and with the quokkas. But this is about the tour operator and that left a lot to be desired. The ferry ride was fine. The waters were choppy about 25 minutes of the trip each way, and a kind ferry rep was helping people and keeping everyone safe. The bikes were trash. Loose steering which felt incredibly unsafe; non working kick stand; misshapen bottle holder that wouldn’t hold anything; no basket. If we had cobbled together one bike from the working pieces of the two we had, we still wouldn’t have had a fully functioning bike. If something goes wrong, I address it in the moment, allowing the party to fix the situation so that I don’t have to leave a bad review. When I returned to the bike area an hour after picking them up, I explained the problem and the woman who was there said, “okay” and just put the bikes away. She didn’t offer us better bikes, or a partial refund, or even put the faulty bikes aside for someone to look at. She just returned them to inventory like it happened all the time. Which leads me to believe it does. I was so incensed, I just walked away.
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