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Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire

4.2(479)Perth1 hour
VIATOR4.3(239)TRIPADVISOR4.1(240)

Description

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.

Tour Options

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
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 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

Itinerary

60 min

Swan river commentary

Pass by

Ferry transfer

Pass by

Visitor information centre

Pass by

One of Rottnest Islands Iconic Beaches

Admission included60 min

Snorkeling and swim in this beautiful bay

Highlights

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)

What's included

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)
Not included
Hotel drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Guide

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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

Reviews(479)

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racer09
August 20, 2026
Bikes, swimming and a boat trip

We booked a trip to Rottnest on the recommendation of friends, and it was a great day of cycling, swimming and sight seeing. We were really pleased to hire the bikes to help us get around and we didn't expect much given they were hire bikes, but the "three gear bikes" turned out to be seven gears on one but only one gear on the other, which made hills interesting! By the time we found our first incline and discovered this, we decided we didn't want to call the help number as we didn't know how long it would be, and didn't want to lose much of the day. Ferry times work well and it was a great way to spend the day.

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Helen_S
July 22, 2026
Amazing scenery

Beautiful place to visit. We biked around the island. It was a bit of a hike but it was worth it. Next time will do the bus.

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Justine_S
July 17, 2026
Rottnest Island is a must if you are in Perth

What a great day out... Rottnest is beautiful, and the bikes were fun to take around the island. Highly recommended.

5
598ianh
May 27, 2026
What a great day out.

A great way to spend the day on Rottnest Island. Ferry worked perfectly, bikes were of a good standard and perfect for the islands hills. A lovely day had by all.

Operator response

Thank you for your fantastic review! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales & Marketing Team

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Elli_G
April 30, 2026
À nice day out

The island is beautiful and well worth visiting. The ferry ride was fast and comfortable. Everything went smoothly. My only complaint is about the bikes. They don’t have gears, which makes it very difficult to ride them around the island and limited how fast snd far I could go. If I went again I’d hire a bike once I reached the island, not through this company.

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W9470VUalisonm
April 19, 2026
One gear

We had a great day riding around the island. Unfortunately one of the two bikes we hired only worked in first gear. It took us a while to realise this and we were already quite a way on the ride. My husband deserves a medal for doing the whole circuit with just first gear. What I'm concerned about is that when we returned the bike the young man wasn't interested to set the bike aside for fixing the gears. So I guess the next person who hires that bike will get a surprise. Staff were really friendly though.

Operator response

Hi there, thank you for your 3-star review and feedback. We're very sorry to hear of your experience with our hire bikes and will be sure to pass this onto the relevant team. We would like to assure you that we do have a process in place to prevent broken bikes from circulating. Upon receiving any negative feedback about the bikes, the crew flip the seat of the bike to face round to the back. This signals that the bike needs to be pulled off the vessel and fixed in the bike shop. Despite your experience with the bikes, we're thrilled to hear that you had a great day riding around Rottnest Island and that you enjoyed the presence of our crew! Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to get the opportunity to provide you with a better service in the future. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales and Marketing Team

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Sarah_B
March 18, 2026
Take time to enjoy the...

Take time to enjoy the beaches..we rushed thinking the cycle would take longer than it actually did.

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Elizabeth_Z
March 11, 2026
Bikes could be better

The bikes are not great quality and I had a problem with mine. Bring a rucksack as no basket to put a bag.

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Maike_G
March 10, 2026
Not worth it, save your money and book directly- bad customer support

We booked a Rottnest Island ferry and bike hire package through Viator for $476 for three adults, two children, and one infant. The booking allowed us to include an infant but provided no option to add a bike seat or trailer. On arrival, bikes were only provided for the adults and children, leaving no safe way for our infant to travel. We had to hire an additional bike and trailer from another hire centre for $60 and spent over an hour resolving the issue, reducing our limited time on the island. I have tried calling and emailing Viator since February with no response. Due to the lack of customer support, I would give 0 stars if possible.

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Ron_P
March 7, 2026
Great experience

Excellent trip with a comfortable boat ride, reasonable bike, and great staff. Very hot weather with minimal shade on the island. Bring lots of sun screen!

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