Best of · BIKE AND BOAT TOURS IN AUSTRALIA
The 6 best bike and boat tours in Australia you can book today, with what each costs, how far it goes and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason; start there.
Take a 45-minute ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, with your bike, helmet, and lock ready for a full day of independent exploring. Ride to beaches, Wadjemup Lighthouse, or West End, add snorkel gear for $15, and return on the 4:30 pm ferry.
“Cool. Great beaches. Bike rental was easy. Quick 45 minute ferry ride and I was easily able to extend my ferry trip back”
Take the fast ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect your included bike and helmet, then spend the day riding between beaches, bays, quokka areas, and swimming spots at your own pace. The island is compact, but hills, wind, and limited water make planning important.
“We were able to access transportation and bikes for our day on the island very easily. The fast ferry was a clean swift trip accross to Rottnest.”
Take the Rottnest Express from Perth to Rottnest Island, cruise the Swan River with commentary, then collect a bike and explore independently. You have about nine hours for beaches, quokkas, bays, swimming, and island views. Pack water, lunch, sunscreen, and a towel.
“It was a smooth journey to and fro, plus a lot of seats to choose from, with aircon or outdoors. Even settling the bike was quick and efficient.”
Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect an adult bicycle, and set your own route past beaches, bays, quokkas, and coastal views. The package includes island admission, ferry travel, bike, helmet, and lock. You need reasonable fitness, sunscreen, water, and a plan for your return ferry.
“Well organised and no troubles getting on the ferry and locating our bike hire. Great value for money compared to the other options out there. We changed our dates a day before due to bad weather and it was able to be done straight away on the app which was great and meant we didn’t miss out and had a way better experience. We’re quite active and fit so manned to do the whole island but it did take the whole day (inc pic stops) so if you’re not quite as capable would recommend picking a couple of spots to check out so you have some time to relax and…”
Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, collect a bike and helmet, then set your own route past beaches, salt lakes, lighthouses, and quokka habitat. Add snorkel hire for bays such as The Basin. The day lasts about eight hours and includes return ferry travel.
“The bikes and the terrain were easy to do, even for people who rarely cycle. Getting off the beaten track definitely was thw most enjoyable - the busy beaches were definitely worth avoiding.”
Take the fast ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Rottnest Island, collect a standard bike and helmet, then spend the day exploring 63 bays, beaches, two lighthouses, and Wadjemup Lighthouse at your own pace. Hotel pickup is available from selected Perth hotels.
“Excellent day! Did not need cash for bike deposit, card was ok. They also have snorkels to rent. Very easy”
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