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How to get fromAuckland to Rottnest Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Rottnest Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane AKL - PER
    2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    12h 57m
    $581–1,288

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane WRE - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    17h 29m
    $410–1,321

  3. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane KKE - PER
    3. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Islandferry ferry
    18h 21m
    $431–1,454

Auckland (AKL) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,420.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 57m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Perth Airport (PER), walk to Airport Central Stn Platform 1, take the train to Perth Stn Platform 7, take the train to Fremantle Stn Platform 1, walk to Fremantle B Shed, then take the ferry to Rottnest Island.

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