Rottnest Island – Hillarys
Ferries to Perth
Rottnest Island – Hillarys
Ferries to Perth
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 17 weekly sailings between Rottnest Island and Hillarys. Rottnest Fast Ferries provides the ferry from Rottnest Island to Hillarys. Rottnest Island Hillarys ferries cost between $91 and $360, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Rottnest Island Hillarys ferry typically departs Rottnest Island at about 11:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:00.
Ferries from Rottnest Island to Hillarys sail in around 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 17 weekly sailings from Rottnest Island to Hillarys provided by Rottnest Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Rottnest Island to Hillarys typically range between $90* and $352*. On average the Rottnest Island Hillarys ferry is $220*. The cheapest Rottnest Island Hillarys ferry prices start from $90*. The average price for a foot passenger is $220*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Rottnest Island to Hillarys is approximately 15 miles (23km) or 13 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Rottnest Island and Hillarys.
Rottnest Fast Ferries allow foot passengers on Rottnest Island Hillarys ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Rottnest Island to Hillarys.
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| Rottnest Island - Hillarys Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Australia | |
| Destination Country | Australia | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Rottnest Fast Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$218* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 45m | |
| First Ferry | 11:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Distance | 12 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
There are approximately 11 daily sailings departing from Rottnest Island. Timetables can change depending on the operator and the season. Please visit our deal finder for all the latest information on available prices, departures and availability.
Ferries from Rottnest Island connect Western Australia with a number of destinations including Perth, Fremantle, North Fremantle and Hillarys.
Hillarys is a glamorous seafront district in the northern fringes of Perth, the sprawling capital city of Western Australia that overlooks the turquoise depths of the Indian Ocean. This largely residential suburb is hemmed by a long, golden stretch of beach and a swathe of coastal parkland brimming with a wild tangle of verdant shrubs and trees. Hillary’s main attraction is the scenic boat harbour and boardwalk that curves like a claw around a man-made inlet of the sea. A host of restaurants, juice bars and cafes line the promenade, many offering alfresco seating that boast views across the crystal-clear waters of the marina and the yachts that bob gently between the jetties. The harbour’s inside arc is lined by a beach and the coiling slides of a nearby waterpark. The ferry terminal in Hillarys is found amid the shops and eateries along the boardwalk. The departure pier is found a little bit further north along the coast, at the other end of the beach. Despite a lack of facilities in the terminal itself, due to its central location along the harbour there are plenty of places to eat and drink as well as a few ATMs and toilets available for passengers to use. Hillarys is well supported by transport routes. Buses leaving from a stop just outside the entrance to the harbour head south along the West Coast Drive highway towards downtown Perth. Though the larger Mitchell Freeway is located just 10-minutes away, the coastal highway is also the preferred route for motorists looking to travel to and from Hillarys in view of the charming beaches. One ferry route currently operates from Hillarys port. A Rottnest Fast Ferries service skims south-west multiple times throughout the week to Rottnest Island, a thriving holiday destination and one of the few places in the world where quokka’s (a form of small marsupial), can be found.
