Penguin Island is a magnet for nature lovers and is home to a colony of Little Penguins, seabirds and marine life. The moderate 1.5 kilometre loop trail starts at the jetty landing area and allows walkers to experience close encounters with the flora and fauna.
Whilst on the island it's important to stick to the walk trails and demarcated beaches only as the island is a bird sanctuary.
The island is closed after the long weekend in June to October to protect the penguins from human disturbance during their breeding season. The island may be closed at any time of year if weather conditions make the water crossing from the mainland hazardous.
The Penguin Island Discovery Centre is also closed.
Temporary summer closures - the island will be closed if the temperature exceeds 35 degrees. Closure of the island on forecast hot weather days, will help ensure that penguins are able to cool off along the shorelines of Penguin Island without being disturbed. Check Park Alerts or contact the local office before you go.
Please help care for the penguins by taking your rubbish back to the mainland. Rubbish bins are not provided.
Whilst on the island it's important to stick to the walk trails and demarcated beaches only as the island is a bird sanctuary.
The island is closed after the long weekend in June to October to protect the penguins from human disturbance during their breeding season. The island may be closed at any time of year if weather conditions make the water crossing from the mainland hazardous.
The Penguin Island Discovery Centre is also closed.
Temporary summer closures - the island will be closed if the temperature exceeds 35 degrees. Closure of the island on forecast hot weather days, will help ensure that penguins are able to cool off along the shorelines of Penguin Island without being disturbed. Check Park Alerts or contact the local office before you go.
Please help care for the penguins by taking your rubbish back to the mainland. Rubbish bins are not provided.