Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer

A same-day return to Rottnest from Hillarys Boat Harbour in Perth’s northern suburbs: a 45-minute high-speed crossing each way and the island entry fee, with free coach transfers from selected Perth hotels if you choose that option. Rottnest Fast Ferries runs it, and it is rated 4.8 from 462 reviews.

The listing gives two departure times, 7:30 am and 10 am, and the boat back leaves the island at 4:30 pm, arriving at Hillarys at 5:15 pm. You meet at the operator’s office at Shop 56 in the harbour, 30 to 45 minutes before boarding. On the island the day is yours: hire a bike or snorkelling gear, swim at the bays, or climb Wadjemup Lighthouse. Guests mention punctual ferries, easy parking at the harbour and helpful drivers on the coach transfers; one solo traveller from Japan who spoke no English said the staff arranged a free shuttle when none was available at first.

Practical points from the listing: food and drink are not included. If you want a bike as well, the bike and ferry day from the same harbour costs only a little more.

The price is from US$67 a person (checked October 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The ferry guide compares the other ports.