Perth to Hillarys Boat Harbour

Escape the city for the offshore paradise of Rottnest Island, one of Perth’s most popular holiday resorts. Board your high-speed ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour and soak up the scenery on an exhilarating 40-minute cruise across the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a full day to explore the car-free island independently, take in the views from the Wadjemup Lighthouse, hire a bike or relax on the sandy beaches. When it’s time to leave, simply head back to the jetty to catch your return ferry.

This whale-watching cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour, just north of Perth, gives you the chance to get out on the Indian Ocean and look for humpback whales during their yearly migration along the coast of Western Australia. When booking, you have the option to enhance your experience at Hillarys with admission to the Aquarium of Western Australia. Or, select the option that includes round-trip transport from Perth, which provides free time at Hillarys to enjoy family-friendly attractions on your own, such as restaurants, shops, bars, a beach and waterslides.

Enjoy a scenic getaway to Rottnest Island, one of Perth’s most popular holiday resorts, with round-trip ferry tickets and a guided bus tour of the island. Catch a high-speed ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour and enjoy dazzling views of Perth on a thrilling 40-minute cruise across the Indian Ocean. Then, explore the car-free island with the help of your guide, enjoy a buffet lunch (included) at Rottnest Lodge and take in the island’s best bits on a 90-minute bus tour. When it’s time to leave, simply head back to the jetty to catch your return ferry.

Enjoy a guaranteed shark encounter as you plunge into the warm waters of the Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA). Mingle with seven different shark species, plus turtles, stingrays, and a wealth of fish as you snorkel with our qualified divemasters in a group no larger than three. Start with a comprehensive briefing; leave with a certificate.

There’s more to Rottnest Island than sandy beaches and beautiful bays! Find out more about the island’s military history on this full-day tour, including round-trip transport by ferry from Perth. Savor sensational coastal views on a 40-minute cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour. Next, ride the train up Oliver Hill and venture into the wartime tunnels, used in WWII and still armed with huge 9.2inch diameter guns. When it’s time to leave, simply head back to the jetty to catch your return ferry.

Look over exotic marine life from above during this glass-bottom boat tour that includes entry into the AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia. Set off to bob along the surface of a 1-million-gallon (3-million liter) tank to see turtles, sharks, and stingrays swimming below. In the aquarium, see a colorful coral reef and pass through an underwater tunnel where sharks swim overhead.

Swap the crowds and hassle of a group tour for a private and personalized experience. This private tour from Perth to the Pinnacles and Yanchep is tailored to your preferences. Includes lunch.

Dive with multiple species of sharks; the world's largest stingrays; and uniquely Western Australian fish in Australia's largest single aquarium! This is the safe and exciting way to interact with a variety of unique marine life. You also gain rare behind the scenes access to AQWA (WA's only major aquarium) and full general admission to all of its stunning exhibits and attractions.