Rottnest Fast Ferries · Hillarys Boat Harbour
Rottnest Fast Ferries takes you from Hillarys to Rottnest in about 45 minutes, and the bike, helmet and lock come with the ticket, along with the island admission fee. It's the easy package for cyclists staying north of Perth: you collect the bike at the harbour, so you ride straight off the boat.
A bike is the best way to see Rottnest at your own pace. This package bundles the same-day fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour, an all-day bike with helmet and lock, and the Rottnest Island admission fee. The listing states a return at 4:30pm, back at Hillarys at 5:15pm.
The bike is handed over in Hillarys, not on the island. According to Rottnest Fast Ferries, you check in at the ticket office, leave a refundable security deposit and collect your bike from the bike shed next door before boarding. The listing asks for the deposit in cash and for you to arrive 45 minutes before boarding. That is more fuss than a SeaLink package, where bikes wait on the island, but you know your bike is sorted before you leave the mainland.
Some limits. The listing says electric bikes and child seats are not available, and the package is not for children under 4. A courtesy pickup from selected Perth CBD and Scarborough hotels is available on request. Snorkel and flipper hire can be added at checkout, useful for the snorkel trail at Little Salmon Bay.
At the Rottnest Fast Ferries office on Southside Drive. The listing asks for a cash security deposit for each bike.
Pick up bikes, helmets and locks from the bike shed next to the office. They travel with you on the ferry.
Board at the end of the service lane from the office, bikes and all.
The full loop is about 22 km. Head west to Cape Vlamingh, then back along the north shore bays.
Bring the bike back to the ferry. You are back at Hillarys around 5:15pm.
★★★★★It was simply fantastic! It was so much fun to explore this wonderful island by bike!
★★★★★Transport to and from the activity was spot on. Bike was in good working order.
★★★★★Island riding is great fun. Scenery is amazing.
★★★★★Brilliant experience. Vessel was state of the art
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At Hillarys, before you board. You check in at the ticket office, leave a cash security deposit per bike, and collect bikes, helmets and locks from the shed next to the office. The bike crosses with you.
Yes. The full loop is about 22 km and the listings put it at three to five hours with stops. With the 4:30pm ferry home you have time for the loop and a swim, especially on the 7:30am sailing.
From age 4, according to the listing. Child seats are not available, so toddlers can't ride on a parent's bike. Families with small children may find the Island Explorer bus easier.
Yes, the listing includes the Rottnest Island admission fee with the ferry and bike. See what the fare covers for how it adds up.
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