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Rottnest Island: Private Ferry, Bike & Hidden Bays Explorer

Escape to Rottnest Island — a car-free paradise where turquoise bays, limestone cliffs, and the world-famous quokka await. Cycle at your own pace through pristine scenery that feels utterly untouched.

What to expect

Board a high-speed catamaran from Fremantle's B-Shed Ferry Terminal — a short stroll from the cruise berth — and arrive on Rottnest in under 30 minutes. Collect a premium hired bike and set off on the island's 26 km circuit, dipping into sheltered coves like The Basin and Little Salmon Bay, snorkelling gin-clear water over reef. Encounter the legendary quokka, one of the world's happiest-looking animals, entirely at your leisure. Return with golden-hour cocktails aboard the ferry as the sun drops over the Indian Ocean.

Book it with
Rottnest Express (official Rottnest Island ferry & bike operator)
AUD 99–139 per adult (return ferry + bike hire, premium departure); private group charters from AUD 1,200
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Good to know

Ferries depart from B-Shed, Fremantle Harbour — approximately 10 minutes' walk from the cruise terminal. First sailing typically 07:30; last return 17:30. Pre-book your preferred departure online to secure a bike; peak season (Oct–Apr) sells out fast. Allow ample time: last return ferry should be at least 2 hours before all-aboard.

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