Express Bike Hire

Pedal Power

If you want to truly discover the treasures of Rottnest Island, hire a bike and tour the island by pedal-power. The circumference of Rottnest Island is 24 kilometres (15 miles), and most people will need at least two and a half hours to circumnavigate the island by bike, with just a few short rests. But it’s far better to take at least a whole afternoon, if not the entire day, and to plan a few long breaks at some of the most scenic parts of the island.

All the roads on the island are mapped out with distances between junctions.

Click here to download our convenient map

Hidden Treasure

There are numerous small bays and beaches around Rottnest Island, and the further you cycle away from the settlement, the more you’ll find quiet, secluded places to spend a relaxing afternoon alone. Some of the nicest bays are found on the south coast of the island, such as Salmon Bay and Little Salmon Bay, while the beaches on the north coast at Longreach Bay or Geordie Bay will usually have a few more people, but are just as beautiful.

Many of the beaches are also good spots for snorkeling, so it’s a good idea to take a mask and snorkel with you. For the most astounding views be sure to ride up to Wadjemup Lighthouse in the centre of the island.

Be Prepared

Whether you are a biking enthusiast or want some wheels to reach the rest of the island, pedaling your way there is ideal. Be aware that the heat and sun in summer takes it out of you - so use a good sunscreen and wear a hat and sunglasses. Most importantly, take a sufficient supply of water, as there are almost no facilities for buying water once you start cycling. Take a few sensible precautions and you can enjoy a perfect day cycling around Rottnest Island.

Hire before you go

There are a couple of ways to get a bike on Rottnest. If you’re local or visiting friends we’ll take your bike across for you for a small fee. However the majority of visitors simply hire a bike in combination with their ferry ticket. It will be wheeled onto the ferry for you and you can ride straight off the jetty at Rottnest. No queues, no waiting, no hassles! Wearing a bicycle helmet is compulsory and helmets and locks are included in the deal. Once at our terminal you can sit on our test bike to make sure you get a bike that fits you.

Rates

Number of days hired	Adult	Child
1 Day Bike Hire:	$28	$20
2 Day Bike Hire:	$41	$35
3 Day Bike Hire:	$56	$45
Additional Days + $10 per day

Bike hire fees Click here to view full details

Product	Number of days hired
Model	Wheel	Age	1	2	3	4	5	6-9	10-14	15+
Adult Red (LGE) - 24 speed	26"	14+	$28	$41	$56	$65	$75	$85	$100	$5/day
Adult Red (SML) - 24 speed	26"	14+	$28	$41	$56	$65	$75	$85	$100	$5/day
Junior with Gears - 3 speed	24"	10 to 14	$20	$35	$45	$55	$65	$75	$85	$5/day
Junior Single Gear	20"	5 to 9	$15	$20	$30	$40	$50	$60	$70	$5/day
Junior Single Gear	16"	3 to 5	$15	$20	$30	$40	$50	$60	$70	$5/day
Junior Single Gear	12"	2 to 3	$15	$20	$30	$40	$50	$60	$70	$5/day
Child Trailer	20"	Child 1+	$16	$30	$40	$40	$50	$55	$60	$5/day

Express Bike Hire Click here to view the terms and conditions

Important — please read and take note

Upon arrival at Rottnest Island, your bike labeled with your surname, will be unloaded from the Ferry onto the jetty. Please collect your bike from the boat crew upon disembarking.

Bond

We require a bond for all equipment hired. It is a condition of hire that the Bond be in the form of a valid credit card authorization that will only be processed in the event of the equipment hired being lost, stolen or damaged.

Equipment return

Please return all your hired equipment complete with your paper work to your ferry crew. Subject to the conditions of this agreement your credit card preauthorization will be destroyed.

Lost, stolen or damaged equipment

The Hirer acknowledges if the equipment is lost, stolen or damaged the Hirer will be liable for the full replacement cost or repair of the equipment and authorizes the Hire Operator to debit this amount to the pre authorized credit card nominated for bond.

Schedule of Costs
Loss of padlock/chain/key	$8
Loss of helmet	$30
Buckled rim	$30
Lost / Stolen bike	$250
Damage to snorkeling set	$25
Excessive wear on tyres	$15
Bent forks	$40
Frame damage	$250
Loss of Snorkeling set	$55

Warning

The activities of cycling and snorkeling have some elements of danger. Injury is possible. Please use the equipment with care and responsibility. In the case of cycling wearing a correctly fitted helmet is compulsory.

Need help with your equipment?

Please see our friendly ferry crew for assistance or phone our office on 1300 467 688 (GO ROTTO)

CONDITIONS OF HIRE

1. The Hirer shall:

a) pay all charges set out in this agreement and all other expenses levied or made pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof.

b) Not allow any other person to operate the equipment or have control of the same

c) When operating the equipment comply with the provisions of any applicable legislation namely in respect to the hiring of bikes the Road Traffic Act 1974-1982 and its amendments (“the Act”) and regulations made under the provisions of the act and shall only operate the equipment on sealed roads and cycle paths.

d) Not damage the equipment and shall pay the Hire Operator on demand, the cost of repair, or replacement for any damage or loss however caused to the equipment.

e) Indemnify the Hire Operator against any claims and costs whatsoever, arising out of the use, operation, or keeping of the equipment or in any matter relating thereto.

2. The Hirer declares and acknowledges that he/she hires the equipment at their own risk.

3. The Hirer shall provide the Hire Operator with a security bond in the form of a credit card authority as detailed on the front of this agreement as a condition precedent to hiring the equipment.

4. The Hirer agrees that the Hire Operator accepts no responsibility for damage including any bodily injury, death or any property damage or losses of any nature sustained by the Hirer or any other person whatsoever arising out of or incidental to the hiring of the equipment or anything ancillary thereto and the Hirer and his executors and administrators expressly renounces all claims against the Hire Operator in respect thereof whether the same may be due to or alleged to be due to any negligence act or omission on the part of the Hire Operator or not.

5. The Hirer shall take the equipment in the condition in which it was at the commencement of the hire and the Hire Operator shall not be responsible for any defect in the equipment and does not warrant that the equipment is suitable for the particular, or any purpose for which it is or may be required. All conditions, warranties and representations whether expressed or implied in favour of the Hirer are hereby excluded.

6. The Hirer shall return the equipment to the Hire Operator within the time frame stipulated in this agreement. Should the equipment not be returned within the stipulated time then the Hirer will be liable for any additional costs.

7. If the Hirer fails to return the equipment to the Hire Operator for whatever reason or the equipment is lost or stolen the Hire Operator reserves the right to charge the Hirer for the full replacement value of the equipment and the Hirer hereby authorizes the Hire Operator to debit the Hirers preauthorized credit card for the amounts nominated on the front page of this agreement.

8. The Hirer shall pay forthwith any fines imposed pursuant to the Act or the Regulations in respect of the equipment or the use of the equipment whilst in the control or custody of the Hirer or during the continuance of the term of the hire.

9. If the equipment breaks down during the term of the hire, the Hirer shall at their expense return the equipment to the Hire Operator and the Hire Operator shall not be responsible for any expenditure, damage, and/or loss incurred by the Hirer arising out of any breakdown of the equipment howsoever caused. The Hire Operator will use its best endeavours to replace the equipment with similar equipment if available.

10. The Hirer agrees that they will not use the bicycle after dark without the Hirer providing sufficient lighting as per the Act.

11. Bicycles and trailers to be locked at all times when not in use.

12. No children under the age of 12 months to ride in either the trailers or the baby seat for safety reasons.

13. The hire and use of adult tricycles is strictly for the elderly and disabled.

14. No credit or cash refund on early return of bicycles.

15. The Hirer is responsible for wearing clothing at all times that is suitable for riding a bicycle.

16. The Hirer should be a competent cyclist.

AS A CONDITION OF HIRE THE BOND MAY BE FORFEITED FOR BREACHES OF CONDITIONS OF HIRE INCLUDING:

1. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Western Australian Road Traffic Code.

2. Riding a bicycle while drinking or intoxicated.

3. Riding a bicycle with more than one person on a bicycle designed for only one person.

4. Riding through or into lakes and the sea. This also includes lake and sea shores.

5. Riding on jetties

6. Bike returned number does not match the bike number hired.

AS A CONDITION OF HIRE, THE HIRER WILL BE LIABLE FOR THE FULL REPLACEMENT VALUE OR REPAIR OF THE EQUIPMENT IF:

1. The Hirer fails to return the equipment

2. The equipment is lost or stolen

3. The equipment is damaged either maliciously or accidentally, including but not limited to buckled wheels, tyres skidded through, bent forks or frames, damaged gears and derailleurs.

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