Rottnest Island on the Western Australian coast has been a hidden gem coveted by locals for many years but the secret is out.
Departing from a number of locations around, the same day return ferry to Rottnest Island gives you a day-long holiday, with the convenience of planning your itinerary as you go. Rottnest Fast Ferries now offers Helicopter & Ferry Packages to Rottnest Island in conjunction with Rotorvation Helicopters. Rottnest Island ferry port in Australia is served by a number of ferry routes with crossings to Perth (Barrack Street), Fremantle (B-Shed), North Fremantle (Northport) & Hillarys available. The locals often call the island just "Rotto", or "Rottnest". Rottnest Island (known as Wadjemup to the local Noongar people, and otherwise colloquially known as Rotto) is an island off the coast of Western Australia, located 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Fremantle.A sandy, low-lying island formed on a base of aeolianite limestone, Rottnest is an A-class reserve, the highest level of protection afforded to public land. Add some excitement to your Rottnest adventure and fly to Rotto in your private helicopter. Vouchers are not valid New Years Eve, Public Holidays and special events like the Rottnest Channel Swim (23/2/2019), please check with Ferry Operator before purchasing or booking travel with your voucher. Or the extended stay ferry transfers are for those who are lucky to be enjoying a night or two at Rotto. Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s treasures, with numerous white sandy beaches, secluded bays, abundant wildlife and fascinating history. SeaLink Special Deal $49 return - Monday to Friday (Save up to 40%) Rottnest Island is renowned as an A-Class Reserve measuring 11 km in length and 4.5 km in width, perfect to explore by bike, under your own pedal power or with one of the great tour packages listed below!Book now and discover all that Rottnest Island has to offer. Package-up your ferry ticket with an exciting island experience: bike hire, seafood tours, snorkelling adventures, bus tours, Segway rides, adrenaline-charged boat trips… even skydiving.
Before becoming a mainly devoted to recreational use, from the early 20th century, the island housed an Aboriginal prison, a boys reformatory and an Internment camp in both World War I and World War II. Offer 1: $49 Same Day Return all day, every day AND Kids Travel Free* Take advantage of this affordable special departing from Fremantle and be the first to visit the island! Rottnest Island is located 11 miles off the Western Australian Coast. Situated in Rottnest Island, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Rottnest Island Salt Lakes and Thomson Bay. Rottnest Island offer a variety of things to do such as snorkelling, skydiving, walking, bike tours and more. It has never been more affordable to visit Rottnest Island and if you're already on your way, don't forget to check the Sealink Rottnest Island ferry timetable. Reservations & Enquiries The Island is 11km in length and 4.5km at its widest point making it perfect for exploring by bicycle or foot.