01About this experience
- 1Same-day return ferry
- 2Hop-on hop-off bus pass
- 3Create your own island itinerary
Travel from Hillarys and explore independently using the Island Explorer’s 19 stops.
02Itinerary
An outline of your day. The order and times may change with weather and operating conditions.
- Outbound
Sail to Rottnest
Travel from Hillarys to the island.
- On the island
Explore by bus
Hop on and off at the places you want to visit.
- Return
Sail to Hillarys
Allow plenty of time to return to the ferry.
03Tour details
- Duration
- Day trip
- Departure & meeting point
- Hillarys / sailing to be confirmed
- 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
- Selected return ferry
- Operating days
- Subject to ferry and bus timetables
- Meals
- No meals included
- Tour language
- Self-guided; no guide included
- Tour operator
- Australian Pinnacle Tours Pinnacle Travel Group
- Product code
- PRBT6X
Included
- Same-day return ferry
- Island admission
- Island Explorer day bus pass
Not included
- Sightseeing commentary
- Meals
04Before you go
- This is not a guided island tour. Busy periods may involve standing or waiting for a later bus.
- A fuel surcharge is mentioned on the official site. The total will be confirmed before booking.
- 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.
