We were there in early Fall so the light/sunshine will be different. We were told most of the activity was evening time when they were needing to feed. During the day you might see just a little bit right at the main section of the 'wall'--they are behind glass in a small enclosure. it's a nice walk on the boardwalk and you can see the nests but no penguins most likely until late in the day.

No its free... it is run by volunteers

I don’t know

They come out of the water just as the light disappears, so around late dusk Plenty of parking nearby And yes it’s right near the town centre within walking distance if needed

As Burnie is a working port with very strict security when you come of ship you get on a bus which takes you out of shipyard and along highway to the makers workshop penguins are water side of building, then you can walk back into town along the boardwalk and see penguin houses or back on a bus into town The buses will be free to passengers and do the loop while ship is docked My husband drives one of the bus

There are volunteers at the Little Penguin Observation Centre prior to the little penguins coming ashore. They give a very informative talk about the little penguins and how to behave around them. Once the little penguins start to come ashore the volunteers move along the boardwalk to track. From memory they nest between September and March. We were there in December and there were still some babies in the nests that the adults came back to feed. They come ashore around dusk. It was still quite chilly at night in December (especially for a Qlder) so dress appropriately.

Yes you will see the beautiful penguins! Temp...bloody cold!! (we are Queenslanders though). Worth every minute of frost bite. :)

Hi, The Little Penguin Observation Centre runs tours between September and March so I don't think May will prove successful. The penguins finish moulting in March before going out to sea. They return in September when they breed. The Burnie by the Bay Apartments are just across the road from the Penguin Centre.

Hi Sorry the little penguins only come out after dark. The observatory is open and free to visit any day. The volunteers in the makers workshop will give you directions.

Even though you will be too early sometimes you can peer into their homes and see their little heads especially in the boardwalk area between the surf club and the Maker's Workshop.