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Penguin Island Boardwalk & Walk Trail

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

  • Length 1.5km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Circuit / loop
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It features a mud map and other information to help you discover and learn about the plants and animals of the island. 

To access Penguin Island, drive or take the train to Rockingham.  Rockingham Wild Encounters operate the only ferry that leaves from here for the five minute ferry ride to the island. Phone (08) 9591 1333 or email [email protected].

Mandurah Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9303 7750

Rockingham Visitor Centre

(08) 9592 3464

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

1.5km loop

Fees

Ferry to Penguin Island

Trail Access

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

Trail Start

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

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Trail End

When to go

Mid September to early June.

What’s the weather like?

Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

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

Prohibited items

No pets

Facilities

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

  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Water Access Points
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today May 13, 5:51pm

21°C

Feels like 21°C

Max 23°

Min 16°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.77km/h W

8-day forecast

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Thu

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Fri

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2 trail goers have rated this trail as 2.5 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 7 Jun 2022, 8:10pm

Love the fairy penguins however the boardwalks were covered in poop and many birds nesting up against it so was not really a pleasant experience.
Michelle Forgette

Reviewed 7 Aug 2018, 8:34am

Nice easy adventure during summer. Id recommend doing this trip if youre having a nice relaxing day at the beach. Only takes about an hour to do and see everything. Penguins can be difficult to see. Ive done this trip about 4 times and only see the penguins in the little building on the island during the show.

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