Descrição
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.
Detalhes
Acesso
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
Mar , PraiaCondições
PlanoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
NãoBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , Outono , VerãoMelhor hora para visitar
VerãoRota
Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Barco , PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
Public toilets are provided. See the Parks and Wildlife link below for further general info.
Ligações
- Penguin Island is an eBird hotspot
- Parks and Wildlife page
- Wikipedia on Penguin Island
- Penguin Island Ferry.
- Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
