What is the cheapest way to get from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island?

The cheapest way to get from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which costs $800 - $1,400 and takes 17h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island?

The fastest way to get from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island is to fly and ferry which takes 17h 34m and costs $800 - $1,400.

How far is it from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rarotonga and Rottnest Island is 8317 km.

How long does it take to get from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island?

It takes approximately 17h 34m to get from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rarotonga and Rottnest Island?

Rottnest Island is 18h ahead of Rarotonga. It is currently 6:47 AM in Rarotonga and 12:47 AM in Rottnest Island.

Where can I stay near Rottnest Island?

There are 215+ hotels available in Rottnest Island.

Rarotonga to Rottnest Island - one way to travel via plane, and ferry

There is 1 way to get from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island by plane or ferry

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Fly, ferry
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1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Perth Airport (PER)RAR - PER
2. Take the ferry from Fremantle B Shed to Rottnest Island
17h 34m
$812–1,399

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

12Weekly Planes

15h 55mAverage Duration

$625Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,316.6 km
Duration: 17h 34m

What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Rottnest Island, WA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Rarotonga to Rottnest Island. However, you can take the bus to Rarotongo Airport, walk to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 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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