Best Return Ferry Tickets in Australia — Our Top 15

1.Moreton Island Return Ferry & Adventure Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,195 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $98Our pick

Take an early ferry from Brisbane to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island. Your pass includes return transport, three hours of kayak or one hour of stand-up paddleboard hire, snorkeling equipment, resort facilities, and land games. Snorkeling is self-guided, so plan around the tide and ask staff about currents near the shipwrecks.

“Wetsuits weren’t provided and neither was locker so this cost us €30 extra for the day.”

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2.Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,142 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Take a return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour to Taronga Zoo, where you can spend a full day among more than 5,000 animals. Explore at your own pace, attend free keeper talks, and see Sydney Harbour and the Opera House from the zoo grounds. Collect your combined ticket from Fantasea Cruises.

“This is a self-guided tour, as there is no tour guide. However, my husband and I really enjoyed our time at Taronga Zoo. The zoo is well-organized and easy to explore at our own pace. We had plenty of time to see a wide variety of animals and take photos along the way. The booking includes both zoo admission and round-trip ferry tickets, which made the trip very convenient. The ferry ride itself was a wonderful experience, offering great views of the Sydney Harbour. We also loved the beautiful view of the Sydney Opera House from the zoo—it’s truly breathtaking. Overall, it was a relaxing and memorable day, and we…”

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3.Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $56

Travel by Captain Cook Cruises from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to Taronga Zoo, with harbour commentary and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison. Your ticket includes round-trip ferry travel and zoo entry. Allow four to eight hours for keeper talks, animal shows, Australian wildlife, and the zoo’s famous harbour outlook.

“The zoo is huge and the ferry ride to the location was beautiful. My favourite part was the Seal Show, well done.”

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4.Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 346 reviews · from $90

Take a same-day ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then explore 63 beaches, 20 bays, bike paths, museums, and quokka habitat at your own pace. The Perth departure includes a scenic Swan River cruise and commentary. Food, rentals, and island activities cost extra.

“The round-trip ferry ride to Rottnest went really well. It was a nice boat, the staff were all very nice. It was great that there was an onboard bar with various drinks and munchies. All in all it was really good.”

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5.Fremantle to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $62

Take a same-day SeaLink ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, with a crossing of about 35 minutes each way. You will have roughly seven hours on Rotto for beaches, walks, quokka spotting, cycling, food, or island transport. The return ferry listed here leaves at 4:00pm and reaches Fremantle at about 4:35pm.

“Great service. A bit over priced. 40 mins ferry, paid $173 for 2 person. Overall it is a good experience to go for a a-day trip or fee days.”

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6.Perth to Rottnest Island Roundtrip Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · from $91

Take a same-day ferry from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty to Rottnest Island, cruising via Fremantle along the Swan River. You’ll hear the captain point out places of interest, then have about six hours to find quokkas, beaches, food, or island activities before the 4:30 pm return sailing. Hotel pickup may be available.

“Rottnest Island was on the list of things to do when my mum and I recently went to Perth for a week-long holiday. We went there for a day trip and I booked two roundtrip ferry tickets which departed from Perth and took us to Rottnest IslaRead more”

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7.Magnetic Island Round-Trip Ferry From Townsville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · from $32Best value

Take a fast SeaLink ferry from Townsville to Magnetic Island in about 20 minutes. Your return ticket stays valid for 180 days, so you can make a day trip or stay longer. Once at Nelly Bay, local buses connect with ferry arrivals and help you reach beaches, bays, walks, shops, and wildlife areas.

“Worth all the $$ amazing opportunities for children and families! Buses on the island were cheap and easily accessible”

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8.2 day Ultimate Kangaroo Island with return ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $574

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by ferry and coach for two full days of wildlife, coastal scenery, and local produce. Walk among wild sea lions at Seal Bay, see Flinders Chase National Park, feed kangaroos, hold birds of prey at Raptor Domain, and visit eucalyptus, honey, and wine producers. Guides may include Hamish, Dani, Will, or Adam.

“The tour was amazing. Highly recommended for two days or even three days. Lots of nature to explore. Holding 🦅 exploring bee farm (really nice honey) and marvellous sea views. You can also see seals 🦭. They are very cute. And the tRead more”

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9.Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $56

Take a Fantasea ferry from Sydney Harbour to Taronga Zoo, then explore more than 4,000 animals at your own pace. Your 24 or 48-hour Harbour Hopper pass also links Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Watsons Bay, and Manly. Allow at least four hours, though a full day suits the zoo best.

“Brilliant definitely worth the visit and the hopper pass is great.Pays to look around at the ferry a lot cheaper options”

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10.Rottnest Island Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · from $60

Take the 9:30 am Rottnest Express ferry from Fremantle and spend about 7 to 8 hours exploring Rottnest Island independently. Swim at white-sand beaches, spot quokkas, rent a bike, ride the island bus, or visit historic sites. Your return ferry and Rottnest Island Authority fee are included, but food, bikes, tours, and attraction fees cost extra.

“A full day filled with informative commentary and spectacular scenery. We started our tour with a train ride up to the Oliver Hill battery. This was followed by a light lunch and a full loop of the island which highlighted the natural beauty of tRead more”

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11.Half Day Morning Adventure – Fitzroy Island Return Ferry Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $63

Take the air-conditioned Fitzroy Flyer from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, then spend roughly three hours exploring rainforest, coral beaches, and clear water. Snorkel gear is not included, so bring your own or arrange a rental. The ferry leaves the island at 12:15 pm.

“We enjoyed ourself the ferry departed on time and Also arrived on time.The sight-seeing was magnificent .”

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12.Afternoon Fitzroy Island Escape – Return Ferry Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $63Top rated

Take the 1:30 pm ferry from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, then choose your pace: snorkel, walk island trails, or follow the 20-minute path to coral-covered Nudey Beach. Your air-conditioned ferry returns from the island jetty at 5:00 pm, with restrooms onboard and island information provided.

“Fitzroy island was a totally different experience with the “coral sand “ nudy beach and rainforest treck , a must go for anyone going to cairns”

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13.Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Perth

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $362

Captain Cook Cruises takes you from Perth to Rottnest Island by ferry, then aboard Crusader III for a half-day seafood cruise. Expect a seven-course lunch by a private chef, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus swimming, sunbathing, and hands-on Western Rock Lobster fishing. The group is capped at 20 people.

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14.Rottnest Island Skydive Including Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $336

Take the ferry from Fremantle to Rottnest Island, then make a tandem skydive from Rottnest Island Airport. The roughly eight-hour outing includes your same-day return ferry and skydive, with free time on the island before the 4:00pm boat back. Caue is one named team member associated with the jump experience.

“Great experience !! I was with Caue and he made it amazing. Everyone was nice and smiley, Thank you.”

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15.Luxe Seafood Package with Round Trip Ferry from Fremantle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $333

Travel from Fremantle to Rottnest Island by return ferry, then join a small seafood cruise with Captain Cook Cruises WA. You will help pull up Western Rock Lobster pots before a chef prepares lobster, oysters, sashimi salmon, crabs, tacos, prawns, and octopus. Unlimited Western Australian beer, wine, and soft drinks are included.

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