Located 45 minutes south of Perth, Penguin Island is a magnet for nature lovers.
Penguin Island lies in the heart of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, which abounds with wildlife including dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans and seabirds. Underwater there are reefs and sea-grass meadows for snorkelers to enjoy.
On the island, nature lovers can explore boardwalks and lookouts. Enjoy a picnic overlooking a beach - perfect for children to swim while parents relax.
Whilst on the island it's important to stick to the walk trails and boardwalks only as the island is a bird sanctuary.
There is no charge to visit Penguin Island and it is highly recommended that you take the privately operated ferry. Ferry tours operate from Mersey Point from October to June via Rockingham Wild Encounters .
You need to bring your food for the day as there are no food outlets on the island.
The island may be closed at any time if weather conditions make the water crossing from the mainland hazardous and also is also closed on days when the temperature reaches 35 degrees celsius and above.
Penguin Island lies in the heart of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, which abounds with wildlife including dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans and seabirds. Underwater there are reefs and sea-grass meadows for snorkelers to enjoy.
On the island, nature lovers can explore boardwalks and lookouts. Enjoy a picnic overlooking a beach - perfect for children to swim while parents relax.
Whilst on the island it's important to stick to the walk trails and boardwalks only as the island is a bird sanctuary.
There is no charge to visit Penguin Island and it is highly recommended that you take the privately operated ferry. Ferry tours operate from Mersey Point from October to June via Rockingham Wild Encounters .
You need to bring your food for the day as there are no food outlets on the island.
The island may be closed at any time if weather conditions make the water crossing from the mainland hazardous and also is also closed on days when the temperature reaches 35 degrees celsius and above.