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🏝️🐧 Penguin Island – A Magical Seaside Escape 🐧🏝️

✨ If you love nature, wildlife, and stunning ocean views, Penguin Island in Western Australia is a must-visit! Just a short ferry ride from Rockingham, this tiny island is home to the world’s smallest penguins – also known as little penguins.

📍 Location
Penguin Island is located about 45 minutes south of Perth near Rockingham. It’s part of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.

🎟️ Ticket Price

Ferry ride: Around AUD $20–30 (return) per person

Penguin feeding & Discovery Centre: Extra charges may apply

Kids and family passes available

⏰ Opening Hours

Open daily from mid-September to early June

Closed in winter (June–mid-September) for penguin nesting season

Ferries usually run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🌟 Highlights
🐧 Watch the adorable little penguins during feeding sessions
🐬 Spot dolphins, sea lions, and pelicans along the coast
🌊 Enjoy glass-bottom boat tours and wildlife cruises
🏖️ Swim, snorkel, or relax on the white sandy beaches
🚶 Explore boardwalks, lookouts, and nature trails

🚌 How to Reach

From Perth, drive or take a train to Rockingham Station, then catch a bus or taxi to Mersey Point Jetty

From the jetty, a 5-minute ferry ride takes you to Penguin Island

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