Descrizione
Penguin Island is located in Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and is home to a colony of Little Penguin. It is a 'must visit' birding location in summer.
As well as breeding Little Penguin, birders can also observe up to 1000 breeding Bridled Tern. Buff-banded Rail occasionally approach visitors closely on the picnic area lawns.
A well laid out 'loop' boardwalk provides access to two lookouts offering spectacular coastal views. Beaches can be accessed at both the front and rear of the Island.
Dettagli
Accesso
Penguin Island is located in Shoalwater Bay, 600m off the coast of the town of Safety Bay, about 45 minutes south of Perth.
Between October and June annually a passenger ferry runs (see link below) from Mersey Point.
Click on P on the map to access Google mapping for directions.
Terreno e habitat
Mare , SpiaggiaCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno pianoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
NoBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , Autunno , EstateMiglior periodo per visitare
EstatePercorso
Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
Barca , A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
Public toilets are provided. See the Parks and Wildlife link below for further general info.
Link
- Penguin Island is an eBird hotspot
- Parks and Wildlife page
- Wikipedia on Penguin Island
- Penguin Island Ferry.
- Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
