Based on the shores of the spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, 45 minutes south of Perth, Rockingham Wild Encounters operates a ferry service to Penguin Island, the only tour operator permitted to do so, and offer a range of cruises to get up close and personal with the local dolphins, sea lions and penguins.
Penguin Island is a truly unique place and possibly Perth’s best kept secret! White sandy beaches, calm crystal clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkelling and plenty of wildlife to see, best of all it’s only a 5 minute ferry ride away. It is home to WA’s largest colony of little penguins which visitors can meet at the Discovery Centre.
And you can now experience swimming with wild dolphins with Australia’s original and multi award winning wild dolphin specialists. With over 20 years of experience, friendship and trust built up with the local dolphins, they offer visitors a unique opportunity to interact with these fascinating creatures in their natural environment. You may see mothers nursing calves, discover how they use stingrays to catch their dinner or watch the boys showing off for the ladies. It’s the ultimate wildlife encounter!
There is free car parking onsite and overflow parking available at the Safety Bay Bowling Club
Get directionsFrom $12 to $205 depending on tour type
From $12 to $205 depending on tour type
2023
Located next door to Rockingham Wild Encounters base overlooking the shores of beautiful Shoalwater Bay is Pengo’s Cafe offering gourmet burgers, paninis and salads. It’s the ideal place for a quick bite to eat for breakfast, lunch, before or after your visit to Penguin Island. Enjoy a meal under the shade sails of our alfresco area or have a picnic on the grass next to the children’s playground.
There are three penguin feeding sessions on Penguin Island daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Ferries depart hourly 9am to 3pm.
Inspired by the crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches of Shoalwater Bay, their ocean themed gift store stocks a range of home wares, gifts, souvenirs, clothes, children’s toys, jewellery and more.
Penguin Island is a great destination for your next School Excursion. The Marine Park provides a fantastic natural teaching base for a diversity of primary and secondary subjects. Rockingham Penguins in partnership with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) currently offer 4 educational activities for you to choose from. Find out more from their site.
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