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Island days hit different. These trips mix transport and discovery, getting you to hidden spots most visitors miss. Spend your day on the water, exploring islands and coastline that feel a world away from home.
Australia is ringed by islands, and some of the country's most extraordinary landscapes sit just a short ferry ride from the mainland. Island day trips and ferry transfers give you access to places that feel genuinely remote. White sand beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, and heritage coastlines. You're in a different world by lunchtime and home by dinner.
Rottnest Island off the coast of Fremantle is one of Australia's most iconic day trip destinations. Home to the quokka and dozens of bays and snorkel spots, it's a place where a single day still doesn't feel like enough. The Rottnest Island return ferry tickets from Fremantle with bike hire bundles everything you need. A return ferry and a bike to get between bays at your own pace. It's one of the best-value day trips in Western Australia.
In Tasmania, the Bruny Island day tour from Hobart is a full guided day out on an island famous for its wildlife, local produce, and dramatic southern coastline. It's the kind of experience that shows you a completely different side of Tasmania, wilder and quieter than the city, and guides make the most of every stop.
In Queensland, Fitzroy Island near Cairns offers a rainforest-fringed coral island within the Great Barrier Reef, a day package that includes ferry transfers and beach access with snorkelling and swimming. And for something even more remote, the Great Keppel Island day trip with lunch and refreshments takes you to an island of pristine beaches and warm clear water, with lunch included.
An island day trip makes a wonderful gift for anyone who loves the outdoors, the ocean, or wildlife. These experiences work particularly well for families, couples, and visitors to Australia who want to see beyond the city. For special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays, a RedBalloon Gift Voucher gives complete flexibility to choose an island destination that suits them.
Popular island day trip destinations on RedBalloon include Rottnest Island (WA), Bruny Island (TAS), Fitzroy Island (QLD), and Great Keppel Island (QLD). Availability varies by season and departure point.
Most island day trips run between six and ten hours, leaving in the morning and returning by early evening. Ferry transit times range from 25 minutes (Rottnest from Fremantle) to over an hour for more remote islands.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, UV shirt) is essential. Comfortable shoes, a swimsuit for beach destinations, water, and snacks are also recommended. Some islands have cafes, check your listing for specifics.
Yes, most island day trips are family-friendly. Rottnest Island and Fitzroy Island are particularly popular with families. Check individual listings for age or mobility restrictions on specific guided components.
Explore all island day trips and ferry transfers on RedBalloon and find your next island escape.