Rottnest Express sets sail from three handy locations in Fremantle and central Perth. Each departure point has different advantages – it’s easy to select one to suit your needs.
Why travel with Rottnest Express?
Book a package deal including transport, tour the highlights of the island, explore by bike, snorkel under the waves or just unwind in your beachside accommodation: Rottnest Island can be as energetic or relaxed as you need it to be.
You NEED to see this event series on Rottnest Island! Scroll through to discover your next creative escape...🎨✨👉
Spend the day on Rotto with our Ferry + Event Ticket Packages, combining island time with a little creative therapy hosted at @frankiesonrotto 👇
🏺 Sculpt & Sip
Our newest creative experience! Enjoy a fully guided 3-hour ceramic session, complete with a delicious morning tea and a glass of bubbles 🥂
🎨 Brush & Bubbles
Our tried, tested and already-loved paint & sip experience. Get creative on canvas with an afternoon tea and a glass of bubbles included 🥂
🎨🏺 Canvas & Clay Full Day
Can’t decide between canvas or clay? Why choose? Spend the full day getting creative and enjoy both experiences in one delightful package!
We can’t wait to welcome you back for a day of creativity, bubbles and island vibes 🏝️🥂🎨 Book online today!
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🚨NEW TOUR ALERT🚨 The latest addition to our Adventure Boat Tours family takes you on a 45-minute adventure along the humpback whale migration path. Our specialised vessel, Eco Express makes it easy to observe this incredible species in their natural environment! 🐋🚤
Departing Rottnest Island, September - November. Book today!
🎥 Video Credit: our wonderful host @jeklush
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Explore Rottnest Island before the school holidays wrap up & WIN! 🎁 We’ve hidden 10 quokka characters at popular island locations and businesses, and they’re waiting to be found by YOU! 🫵
Are you up for the challenge? Gather the family, head to Rotto, spot them all & take home your limited-edition prize! 🔍🌴
Proudly brought to you in collaboration with @rottnest_foundation - it`s a school holiday activity that gives back! Find out more at the link in our bio 🔗
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Hello again, Perth! 👋 Australia’s biggest ever musical comedy hit @bookofmormonaunz returns to Crown Theatre from 20 October. 🎭🎟️
Don’t miss this international sensation from the creators of South Park and EGOT winner Robert Lopez! Secure your seats today at the link in our bio! 🔗
Family Getaway Time? 👨👩👧👦🏝️✨
For a short time only, kids stay and eat free at Discovery Rottnest Island. Enjoy complimentary buffet breakfast plus a $50 food and beverage credit per night! This offer is valid for stays SUN-THU only.
Use code MID26 when enquiring with our team! 💸 T&C`s apply, visit our website for more info.
Tis the season to celebrate the newest brood of quokka joeys on Rottnest Island! 🐻🩷
If you’re heading to Rottnest Island to spot these adorable little faces, remember to admire them from a safe distance and please don’t touch or feed them🌿
Giving our quokkas space to forage, rest and raise their young is one of the best ways you can help keep them happy and healthy 💚
Thanks for doing your part to protect Rotto’s cutest residents! 🥰
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Some will say this is AI… We say our Eco Express skippers are just something else 🤷♀️🚤
Backing the boys in purple this Grand Final weekend! 💜
GO DOCKERS! 💜⚓️
🔍 The Great Rottnest Express Quokka Search is BACK! 🐻🎉 And this time, we’re teaming up with @rottnest_foundation in support of quokka conservation on Rottnest Island 🤝💚
Get ready to put your quokka-spotting skills to the test these September school holidays! We’ve hidden 10 quirky quokka characters at popular island locations and businesses, and they’re waiting to be discovered by YOU! 👀
Here’s how to join the search:
🔍 Find all 10 quokka characters
📱 Scan their unique QR codes to unlock a fun fact, trivia question, riddle or rhyme
✏️ Complete your activity sheet
🎁 Hand it to a Rottnest Express staff member and WIN a Rottnest Foundation Quokka Conservation Hero prize!
Ready to take on the challenge? Gather the family, head to Rotto and see if you can find them all! 🔍🌴
Visit our website for more information and let the search begin! ⛴️✨ Exclusive to Quokka Club members – join today via the link in our bio! T&Cs apply.
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Rottnest Island is celebrating Little Quokka’s Big Birthday Weekend - a joyful celebration over two big days in September of our most beloved local resident!
Choose a day to join the party on Rottnest Island, register for the event, book your ferry travel and come and celebrate!
Remember, WA kids aged 4-12 TRAVEL FREE with Quokka Club! Plus, enjoy FREE travel and island admission by using the code QUOKKA26 at checkout to waive the admission fee. T&C`s apply.
📅 12-13 September
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 Rottnest Island
💲 FREE event (registration required)
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Father’s Day on Rotto 💙
The perfect family day out does exist – and it’s just a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle! ⛴️🌴
This Father’s Day, treat Dad (or that special man in your life) to a day of island adventure, family laughs and plenty of exploring… before winding down with an icy cold beer at the pub 🍻
And the best part? Enjoy 20% off ferry fares all Father’s Day weekend! 😍
Use code: FATHERSDAY20 at checkout. Hurry, offer only available on the 5th & 6th of September 2026.
📸 @traveltheworldfamily
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Looking for front row seats to nature’s biggest show? 🤩🐳
We`ve got you covered! 🤝
Departing from Fremantle, set sail on a 2-hour whale watching adventure and get up close and personal with the majestic Humpback and Southern Right whales.
Book online today for tours starting in September 🚢🐳 #rottnestexpress #lovemyrotto #rottnestislandwa
Add some adventure to this Father’s Day & treat Dad to a day filled with memories on Rottnest Island 😌🏝️ Book now with the code: FATHERSDAY20 to save on ferry fares 💸
Code only valid for the 5th & 6th September.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fastest of them all? 🔮🚢💨
Perth Premium is back, offering you the quickest and most comfortable journey to Rottnest Island from Perth City, complete with a range of fully inclusive benefits:
➡Direct travel to Rotto from Perth
🚍Complimentary hotel pick up
☕Morning refreshments of coffee, tea and pastries
🚢Access to the bow for river viewing
⬅Direct return to Perth
🍷Wine tasting with cheese on your return
Setting sail from September, book today! 🤩 #rottnestexpress #lovemyrotto #rottnestislandwa
Rottnest Express is proud to be part of the MSWA Mega Home Lottery prize pool 🎁😍
Every day, MSWA supports West Australians living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions — with services, care and research that help people live life, not limits.
1 in 4 Australians live with a neurological condition, and MSWA is there for our community every step of the way.
Grab your tickets and you could be heading to Rotto as part of your prize 👉 @m_s_w_a @mswamegahomelottery
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Losing track of time on Rotto is pretty normal 😌🏝️ So, we time-stamped your day for you.
Just don’t forget one important time... your ferry home 🤨🛥️
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