PENGUIN ISLAND

HEMA Map reference 74/D2

32° 18 S 115° 41 E

Statistics

Caravan Parks

See Rockingham

Services

Attractions

See Rockingham

Buildings of note

Unknown

Calendar of events

Unknown

Ferry

Fairy penguins

(C) gladysclancy

Description

This is one of the many small islands located just off the coast near Rockingham. It is a popular day trip with ferries running on the hour from 9am to 3pm.

The Little Penguins here are usually hidden away under rock ledges or in burrows but the discovery centre on the island will show you more than you will probably see by looking along the beaches.

From December to January the penguins moult and cannot enter the water to feed until they grow new plumage.

A sand bar connects the island to the mainland and many people wade across. This is not advised as several people have been swept away by strong tides.