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Rotnest
Excellent ferry trip and island visit
Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $87 / person
- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 482 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 400
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Rottnest Express
- Meeting point
- Ferry departs B Shed at 9:30am. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure.
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $87
- Child (ages 4–12)
- $45
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Swan River
Swan river commentary
Rottnest Express
Ferry transfer
Rottnest Island Visitor Centre
Visitor information centre
Salmon Bay
One of Rottnest Islands Iconic Beaches
The Basin
Snorkeling and swim in this beautiful bay
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
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
482 reviews
How it compares in Perth
- No. 10 by number of reviews among 280 tours in Perth
- Starting price $87 is 58% below the typical $206 for tours of similar length in Perth
Excurgo comparison of 280 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire take?
Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire cost?
Prices start at $87 per person for this Perth experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:45 AM and 9:30 AM.
How much does Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire cost for children?
Children aged 4–12 pay from $45, adults from $87. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Ferry departs B Shed at 9:30am. We recommend arriving 30 minutes before departure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 400 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available 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
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 482 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rottnest Express.
Reviews(482)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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A great day out and must do
Had a fantastic day at this unique island. Amazing views and a must do. Bakery was a great option for food. Quokkas awesome and loads of them in town. Downside was the quality of the bike we hired. They weren't the best and wished we had an e bike.
Operator response
Thank you for your 4-star review and feedback. We're sorry to hear that the quality of your hire bike was not up to scratch! We've passed this feedback onto management and can assure you that the team in the bike shop work hard to prevent these issues from arising. Despite this, we are thrilled to hear you had a fantastic day on Rotto it's truly one for the memory books! Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales & Marketing Team
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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.
Operator response
Thank you for your 4-star review and feedback! We appreciate your comments regarding your bike hire and have passed this onto management. Kind Regards, The Rottnest Express Sales & Marketing Team
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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.
J
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
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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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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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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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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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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