Best Return Ferry Tickets in Australia — Our Top 7

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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