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Penguin Island Boardwalk & Walk Trail Penguin Island Boardwalk & Walk Trail

Bush Walk  in Perth & Surrounds

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.5 km
    • 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).

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 allows walkers to experience close encounters with the flora and fauna.

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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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Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

1.5km loop

Trail Start

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

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Trail End

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).

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Hazards & Warnings

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

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

Best time of year

Mid September to early June.

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

Prohibited Items

No pets
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2 trail goers have rated Penguin Island Boardwalk & Walk Trail as 2.5 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

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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