Trail Type: Bush Walk

Penguin Island Boardwalk & Walk Trail

Type: Bush Walk | Region: Perth | Difficulty: Moderate

Penguin Island is a magnet for nature lovers and is home to the largest colony of Little Penguins (also known as Fairy Penguins). The trail starts at the Penguin Experience Island Discovery Centre and allows walkers to experience close encounters with the flora and fauna.

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Trail Details

Time and/or Distance

1 hour. Distance is 1.5km loop

Access to the Trail

Road or bus to Rockingham. Ferry from Mersey point to Penguin Island departs hourly between 9:00am and 1:00pm

Best Time of the Year

Mid September to early June.

Facilities

Wheelchair and pram access limited to boardwalk and northern lookout. There are no kiosk or restaurant facilities on the island.

  • Access without assistance for the Disabled
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Water Access Points

Fees

Ferry to Penguin Island

Difficulty

Moderate (moderate level of fitness and experience required)

What to Pack

Take a picnic lunch with you and a jumper
Group A items required.

  • Full large water bottle per person.
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
  • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions
  • Binoculars and camera (optional)

Hazards

Overhangs, caves and cliffs are prone to collapse. For your safety keep on the walk trails and beaches.

Prohibited

No pets

Trail Contact

Penguin Experience Island Discovery Centre, Penguin Island
Tel: +61 (0)8 9405 0700
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Web: http://www.dec.wa.gov.au

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Trail Start

Starting Point

Penguin Experience Island Discovery Centre, near Rockingham, 50kms (45 min) south of Perth

Geo location

-32.30534328898224, 115.69369554519653