Rottnest Island Day Trip | Can You Do Rottnest In A Day?

Plan your trip to Rottnest Island - our beautiful island getaway.

Rottnest Island is home to some of the finest beaches and bays in the world. Getting to Rottnest is easy with regular early morning and late evening ferry departures from Perth City, Fremantle and Hillarys, making it perfect for a day trip or weekend escape. Once you're there, there are all sorts of fun things to see and do.

With dazzling scenery, fantastic bars and restaurants and endless activities, tours and events, Rottnest Island is perfect for everyone, from the laid-back sightseer to the outdoor adventurer. Plan your Rottnest trip and view the full list of tourism businesses located in the region below.

A day out in Rottnest Island

Curious to know what a Rottnest island day trip looks like? Rottnest Express have captured the fun and excitement of this island escape.

Visit Rottnest Island

Make your Rotto day, weekend or week-long trip memorable with these exciting tours of Rottnest Island.

Corsaire Aviation

An ultimate experience is waiting for you with Corsaire Aviation! Visit extraordinary destinations throughout Western Australia by helicopter or aeroplane.

Kookaburra Air

Experience the vast remoteness and natural wonders as can only be seen from the air.

Apache Charters

Apache Charters celebrates over 20 years in business and offers different boat charter options departing from Perth/Fremantle during November to March each year. Come and experience a Quokka and Rock

Sightseeing Pass Australia

With over 350 popular tours and attractions in Western Australia and receive instant confirmation & voucher when you book.

SeaLink Rottnest Island

SeaLink Rottnest Island is the newest ferry operator to Rottnest Island, with services departing direct from Perth and Fremantle.

Swan River Seaplanes

A unique luxury tourism operator specialising in bespoke day and extended tours amongst popular WA destinations.

Rottnest Fast Ferries

Rottnest Fast Ferries departs Hillarys Boat Harbour daily, offering a variety of Rottnest Island tours and packages, as well as seasonal Coastal, Whale Watching and Twilight Cruises.

Perth Luxury Tours

Perth Luxury tours specialises in private customised tours from 1 person to 24 people. We design your itinerary based on your requirements.

Skydive Geronimo

Western Australia's only island skydive experience! We invite you to join us on Rottnest Island for a skydive experience you'll never forget.

Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island is a protected Class A nature reserve and is the place where Perth comes to unwind and enjoy some time out reconnecting with nature, family and friends.

Super Yachts Perth

This is your exclusive invitation to the world of secret getaways – welcome to Super Yachts Perth. Indulge your senses with unsurpassed six and seven-star service, complete discretion and remote

Rottnest Express

If you're a visitor to Perth, Rottnest is the must see destination and Rottnest Express would love to take you there.

Segway Tours WA

Don't let Perth pass you by! Set your own pace - without taking a step with Segway Tours WA. Choose one of our specialised tours with an expert and entertaining guide.

Rotorvation Helicopters

Enjoy the exhilaration of helicopter flight with a scenic flight over Perth, Rotorvation Helicopters has flights to suit all budgets.

Hotel Rottnest

With a prime Rottnest Island location on Thomson Bay there is no better place to relax after a hard day's exploring.

Charter 1

Hoist the sails for a magical eco adventure aboard the luxurious yellow cat!

Rottnest Cruises

Rottnest Cruises combines two of Western Australia's best attractions − Rottnest Island and the Western Rock Lobster (crayfish) − in the ultimate sea-to-plate adventure. Enjoy the freshest seafood you

Discovery - Rottnest Island

Nestled behind the dunes of the iconic Pinky Beach, one of the most relaxed and breathtaking coastal locations in Australia, Discovery Rottnest Island is an eco-resort with a difference. As the first

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