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Save time spent waiting in line by pre-booking this SeaLink Rottnest Island round-trip ferry ticket from Fremantle. Choose from various morning and afternoon departure times to best organize your day on Rottnest Island, a protected nature reserve affectionately called “Rotto” by locals. Spend the day on the island lounging on white-sand beaches, hiking, quokka-spotting, and more.

Take a Walk on the Dark Side... Venture into Fremantle’s history and reveal the secret tales of a town whose tough residents created a much darker legacy. Join us on a guided journey through Fremantle’s darkest corners, revisiting the paths of notorious criminals and uncovering the grisly secrets buried beneath the city's tranquil surface. Travel to an era of intrigue, mysterious disappearances, cold-blooded acts, and unbelievable excuses while discovering the city’s hidden lore. Witness the stark contrast between Fremantle’s picturesque charm and its dark, violent history, offering ample photographic opportunities. Fremantle has a history filled with more than just the salt of the sea. Beneath the lively port town lies a darker side, one forged in the shadows of its wharves, rough streets, and the notorious men who called it home. ...stories Fremantle thought it had sentenced to history...

Get a comprehensive overview of Rottnest Island on this full-day tour from Fremantle. Discover the beautiful flora and fauna of the island, which is classified as a reserve, including the famous quokka. Explore the beautiful beaches, lush forests, tranquil lakes via the bus tour and historic train. This full-day tour includes the ferry from Fremantle and all of the guided tours around the island.

Explore Fremantle’s rich history and vibrant culture on foot. This tour will showcase Fremantle's colonial past, featuring stories of daring prisoner escapes and Indigenous history. The tour includes visits to historic sites like Fremantle Prison and showcases local street art and cultural landmarks.

Travel from Perth to Fremantle or vice versa on a relaxing Swan River cruise. You’ll glide along the river, admiring the waterfront scenery of Perth’s downtown skyline, upscale suburbs, and yacht clubs. Drinks may be purchased from the onboard bar. Plus, choose from several departure times to best suit your schedule.

See some of Perth’s top sights from the water on a leisurely Swan River cruise. As you depart the city center, admire Perth riverfront attractions like the Bell Tower and Kings Park, and glide past pretty suburbs to reach Fremantle, located where the river meets the Indian Ocean. Choose a departure time when booking.

Enjoy an easy way to visit Rottnest Island—known for its white-sand beaches, secluded bays, and scenic bike paths—with this convenient sightseeing package. After taking a ferry trip from Perth or Fremantle, explore at your leisure with an included bike rental. Follow scenic trails, spot pink salt lakes, and upgrade to include a snorkel rental. After a full day out, take a return ferry to your original departure point.

Enjoy two dives, snorkels or a day relaxing on Blue Destiny's 68ft Catamaran at Perth's underwater playground, Rottnest Island Western Australia. Beautiful limestone reefs covered in soft corals, lots of fish life and a wonderful day out on the boat, only 45 minutes from Fremantle.

Fremantle must be the most perfect location for an electric bike tour in Australia, with an abundance of bike lanes, leafy streets and history. The other thing about Fremantle is that it is relatively spread out, so to see all of the sites and get an appreciation of the area you really need a bike. Perth Electric Bike Tours is run in conjunction with our shop Perth Electric Bikes, right in the heart of Freo at the corner of Adelaide and Point streets. This means that we have an a large selection of new and perfectly maintained electric bikes and all the appropriate safety gear. Riding an electric bike is as easy as riding a regular bike, but without the effort, any level of fitness can do this tour.

Rottnest Island is home to skydiving centers but is located about half an hour from the coast on the water. This full-day skydiving trip includes tickets for round-trip ferry service from Freemantle, roughly half an hour from central Perth by car. After the ferry trip, hop aboard a plane, tighten your harness, and start your freefall skydiving experience.

See more of Rottnest Island by touring by bike, a fun way to get active and enjoy the great outdoors. This ferry and bike package makes biking easy when you’re traveling away from home without your own bike. Cross from Fremantle to the island by ferry and pick up your bike on the other side, with a free fitting service included.

Every spring, Perth and the surrounding countryside fills with carpets of colorful flowers and orchids in one of the greatest displays of wildflowers in the world. Led by a passionate wildflower expert and photographer, this private tour will take you to some of the best wildflower-spotting sites around the city and in the countryside. There is also the option to go on a full-day wildflower road trip out through the Central Wheatbelt.

Discover the hidden finds and secret stories of Fremantle with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Learn about the local fisherman who started the Fremantle fishing industry and find the lead singer of AC/DC. As you solve clues and score points, you’ll uncover fascinating stories and interesting facts about Fremantle’s street art, history and iconic landmarks. Whether you’re a local looking for a fun adventure, a tourist seeking a unique way to explore the city, or a company looking for a unique team-building experience, then this Scavenger Hunt is the perfect choice for you. This adventure has 14 clues and will take around of 1.5 – 2 hours.

Rottnest Island is widely regarded as one of Western Australia’s treasures, with numerous white sandy beaches, secluded bays, abundant wildlife and fascinating history. Hop on the ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island and enjoy free time to explore the coast, walking trails, car-free roads and historical sites at leisure, before returning on the afternoon ferry to the mainland.

Dutch explorers once marvelled at black swans near the mouth of the Swan River, in the area that later became Fremantle. On self-guided audio tour, you’ll explore the historic port town that became Western Australia’s gateway to the world. You’ll also find out how Fremantle went from a struggling colonial outpost to a bustling gold rush hub. This tour starts as soon as you exit the train at the Fremantle Railway Station, once the beginning of WA’s first urban train line. You’ll walk through the heart of the colony, following Market Street and the High Street mall with its stunning examples of Australian colonial architecture. You’ll hear tales of bushrangers who escaped the notorious Fremantle Prison, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site that was built by the very convicts who would be imprisoned within its walls. The tour ends at Arthur Head, where Captain Charles Fremantle first planted the Union Jack in 1829.

See Rottnest Island from the water on this day trip that includes a high-speed wildlife boat ride. Travel to the island—a favorite local getaway due to its secluded beaches and relaxing environment—by high-speed ferry from Perth or Fremantle. Then embark on a thrilling ride to look for seals, dolphins, sea birds, and other marine life. Afterward, you have free time on the island to explore independently—rent a bike or go swimming off one of the white-sand beaches.

Rottnest Island is home to some of Western Australia’s most beautiful birdlife, flora, and fauna, but this protected nature reserve’s remote location makes access challenging. On this tour, reach the island with park fees and round-trip ferry tickets included, and explore in comfort by air-conditioned bus. Spin to top attractions including Cape Vlamingh, Henrietta Rocks, and the Wadjemup lighthouse, and admire uninterrupted coastal views from the lookout at Cathedral Rocks.

A piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is a favorite day trip getaway due to its white-sand beaches, isolated turquoise bays, biking paths and vehicle-free environment. Travel to the island on the high-speed ferry from either Perth or Fremantle—make your choice when booking. Then spend your time on the island however you please before returning the same day by ferry. Popular activities include snorkeling, biking and looking for quokkas, the resident wildlife.

Discover all the highlights of Perth including Fremantle, Cottesloe Beach, and Kings Park on this jam-packed day trip. A great way to squeeze in visits to all Perth’s best sights—and see some friendly kangaroos—without having to worry about planning an itinerary, renting a car, or finding parking, this full-day tour is perfect for maximizing your time in the city. You can even customize it to suit your interests (and those of your group).

This is not just a bike ride around Rottnest Island — it’s a fully organised, premium day experience designed for comfort, discovery and fun. Unlike standard self-guided bike hire, this tour includes a passionate local guide, Laura, who brings the island to life through engaging stories about its natural environment, Noongar heritage, and unique history. You won’t just see Rottnest — you’ll truly understand it. We combine the freedom of cycling with a relaxed pace, carefully planned scenic stops, snorkelling time, wildlife encounters, and a lunch break at Geordie Bay — all in one seamless experience. The use of comfortable e-bikes means you can enjoy the island’s hills and coastal views effortlessly, making the tour accessible to a wide range of fitness levels. With ferry tickets, full-day e-bike hire, snorkel gear and lunch included, everything is taken care of — so you can simply show up and enjoy an unforgettable Rottnest Island adventure.

End a busy day in Fremantle with a relaxing sunset cruise aboard Charter 1, a cheerful yellow catamaran. Timed to coincide with the sunset, you’ll enjoy the changing colors of the sky off the coast of Fremantle while sipping on a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. This is an ideal activity to enjoy with your significant other or a group of friends.

East of the city and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, the Perth Hills are a tree-filled sanctuary of waterfalls and wineries, heritage buildings and native bushlands. This private full-day guided tour gives you the freedom to choose your own itinerary of the best “Hills” attractions—such as Araluen Botanic Park, the cideries of Bickley Valley, the epic vistas of Lesmurdie Falls, Kalamunda’s ZigZag Drive, or the historic Mundaring Weir.

Discover the vibrant heart of Perth on this extended 4-hour private chauffeured tour. Designed for those who want more time to explore, this experience offers a balance of Perth’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems—all at your pace and in complete comfort. Travel in a fully licensed, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver-guide who shares local stories and adapts the itinerary to suit your interests. This tour is ideal for visitors seeking a flexible, insightful, and relaxing half-day in Perth. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re rediscovering the city with guests, this private tour provides quality time in all the right places.