Getting Here and Around

Rottnest Air Taxi. Speedy air service to Rottnest Island flies from Perth's Jandakot airport with Rottnest Air Taxi. Round-trip fare is from A$75 per person, and the service operates daily, weather permitting. Flight time is around 15 minutes. Telephone for flight times. 08/9292-5027 or 1800/500006.

Oceanic Cruises. Oceanic Cruises runs to Rottnest Island from Fremantle, as well as from Perth. Also offers whale watching trips from Sept. to Nov. 08/9432-0825. www.oceaniccruises.com.au.

Rottnest Express. Rottnest Express runs ferries to Rottnest Island from Fremantle, as well as from Perth. 1300/467688. www.rottnestexpress.com.au.

Rottnest Fast Ferries. Rottnest Fast Ferries runs boats from Hillarys Boat Harbour. The ferries take approximately 45 minutes from Hillarys to Rottnest, with hotel pick-ups from Perth available. Round-trip prices, including entry to Rottnest are from $82. Bike hire on Rottnest, and whale watching tours from $67 (mid-September to early December) also available. 08/9246-1039. rottnestfastferries.com.au. Closed June, July (except school holidays) and August.

There are no taxis on Rottnest Island.