Blessed with white sandy beaches and surrounded by crystal clear waters, Penguin Island is just 50 minutes south of Perth and lies a five minute ferry ride away in the heart of the ruggedly spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Join us for a cruise to see wild dolphins and rare Australian sea lions before visiting beautiful Penguin island.

Penguin Island is open daily from October 15th to early June (Western Australia Day Public Holiday), subject to weather. When the island is closed due to bad weather, an ‘Island Alert’ is displayed on the Welcome page of our website. Please refresh the welcome page for …

For ferry tickets that include the Guided Wildlife Walk on Penguin Island please book below now. If you would just like return ferry tickets for Penguin Island then please click here.

(Corner of Penguin Rd) Shoalwater 6169, Western Australia #perthwildlifeencounters #wildandfree

Dolphin, Sea Lion & Penguin Island Cruise . Explore the islands and meet our friendly wild dolphins, adorable penguins and playful sea lions on our top selling 60 minute cruise! Includes return ferry from Penguin Island. MORE INFO

Penguin Island, which is surrounded by the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, is one of the most northern places this species is found. Penguin Island also has the largest known breeding colony in Western Australia, with an estimated 1200 little penguins and 500 to 700 breeding pairs. What do they eat and how?

(Corner of Penguin Rd) Shoalwater 6169, Western Australia #perthwildlifeencounters #wildandfree

We visit the wildlife sanctuary zone of the marine park which has the best viewing opportunities including the Australian Sea Lion! There can be up to 30 sea lions ‘hauling out’ on the beach at Seal Island but numbers vary especially during the breeding season.

Explore, discover and come face to face with some of Western Australia’s most vibrant marine & wildlife with Perth Wildlife Encounters. This School Holidays, make the most of the stunning weather and come enjoy an encounter like no other.

(Corner of Penguin Rd) Shoalwater 6169, Western Australia #perthwildlifeencounters #wildandfree