01About this experience
- 1Fast ferry from Hillarys
- 2Free time on the island
- 3Same-day return travel
Travel to the island on an air-conditioned fast ferry, then enjoy free time for beaches, walks and your own activities.
02Itinerary
An outline of your day. The order and times may change with weather and operating conditions.
- 10:00
Depart Hillarys
Travel to Rottnest Island by fast ferry.
- On the island
Explore independently
Arrange your own sightseeing and activities.
- 16:30
Return sailing
This is the service listed in Rezdy. The final timetable will be checked when bookings open.
03Tour details
- Duration
- Day trip; approximately 40 minutes each way
- Departure & meeting point
- Hillarys / 10:00
- Hotel transfers
- Free return transfers serve selected hotels in Perth CBD, Northbridge, Scarborough and the Sunset Coast. Book at least 24 hours ahead; stops depend on your sailing.
- Meeting point
- For self-arrival, go to Rottnest Fast Ferries at Shop 56, Southside Drive, Hillarys Boat Harbour WA 6025. Transfer passengers should use their confirmed pickup point.
- When to arrive
- For self-arrival, allow 60 minutes before the ferry leaves. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure and closes 10 minutes before. Hotel pickup times are separate.
- Finish & return
- Depart Rottnest at 16:30 for Hillarys (crossing approximately 40 minutes)
- Operating days
- Daily; sailings vary by date and availability
- Meals
- No meals included
- Tour language
- Self-guided; no guide included
- Operating brands
- Ferry / packageRottnest Fast Ferries PTG (Pinnacle Travel Group)
- Product code
- PSFXHJ
Included
- Same-day return ferry
Not included
- Island tours and bicycle hire
- Meals
04Before you go
- Courtesy transfers from selected Perth accommodation must be requested in advance.
- 16:30 is the departure time from Rottnest, not the arrival time at Hillarys. Check your booking for date-specific changes.
- Check the meeting arrangements, participation requirements and any additional charges in the booking form before submitting.
Cancellation fees
- 6 or more business days before the tour date: no cancellation fee.
- 5–3 business days before the tour date: 50% of the total booking amount.
- 2 business days before the tour date or later: 100% of the total booking amount (non-refundable).
Business days are Monday to Friday in Perth, excluding Western Australian public holidays. The tour date is not counted. These fees apply to customer cancellations after the booking is confirmed.
Dates, party size and additional fees may affect the total.
