Planning
Ferry Operators Compared
SeaLink, Rottnest Express and Rottnest Fast Ferries compared on price, ratings and departures.
Choosing Your Wadjemup Day Trip
A 15-minute flight is the shortest listing; island tours run from one hour to a full day. Weigh bike against bus, boat time and ratings.
Choosing Your Departure Point
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Hillarys Ferry
Departure guide for the Rottnest ferry from Hillarys: fares, parking, crossing time and packages.
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Fremantle To Rottnest Ferry
Departure points, crossing times and fares for the ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island.
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Where To See Quokkas
Where, when and how to see quokkas on Rottnest, plus the rules that protect them.
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Beaches And Swimming
63 beaches, 20 bays, year-round swimming and the sanctuary rules explained.
Experiences
Lighthouse And Oliver Hill
How to visit Wadjemup Lighthouse, Bathurst Lighthouse and the Oliver Hill guns on Rottnest Island.
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Where To Stay
Overnight fees, the official booking process, and mainland bases for an early ferry.
Prices, Safety And What To Expect
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Day Trips From Perth
Ferry-only, bike, bus or guided: every Rottnest day trip style compared on real prices.
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Guided Trips From Perth
Guided Rottnest day tours with commentary instead of a bike, compared on price, operator and inclusions.
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Ferry Timetable Guide
Four ports, three operators, seasonal schedules: how Rottnest ferry timetables really work.
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Bike Hire And Routes
Real hire prices, the three cycle routes and every ferry-and-bike package compared.
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Ferry And Bike Packages
All five Rottnest ferry and bike packages compared on price, departure point, inclusions and rating.
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Bus And Train Tours
Every Rottnest bus and train tour compared: prices, routes, stops and what each one reaches.
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Food And Eating
Which Rottnest tours feed you, what the others cost to feed yourself, and how to plan a day around island food.
Season, Wildlife And Planning Your Trip
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Skydiving And Flights
The tandem skydive and the 15-minute plane transfer, compared on price, ratings and duration.
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Segway Tours
The two Rottnest Segway tours compared: prices, routes and who each one suits.
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Quokka Tours
Which Rottnest tours suit a quokka-focused day, and the rules that protect the animals.
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Free On Rottnest
The honest list of what is free on Rottnest once you have paid to get there.
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Boat Cruises
Every Rottnest boat cruise compared: prices, durations, inclusions and whale season.
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Weather And Best Time
Month-by-month Rottnest weather, whale season and which tours fit each part of the year.
More Guides
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“Snorkelling Guide”
“Trails, sanctuary zones and guided snorkel tours on Rottnest Island.”