Penguin Foreshore
Penguin Foreshore
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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4.5
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TWal1
Canberra, Australia2,938 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Penguin is a pretty town and the civic pride in their public places is very evident. The parkland along the foreshore is well maintained and there are many places to stop and reflect. The views towards Bass Strait are impressive too. You’ll probably find a penguin or two, a Tardis and some mosaics.
Written 25 April 2022
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Aussie_2012
Melbourne, Australia960 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Fun foreshore with sense of humour – oversized Penguin (of course!!), Dr Who Book Library, bollards made to look like penguins and rubbish bins also decorated with .... penguins. Really fun and happy place to be and seems like the locals of Penguin are extremely proud of their towns name. Nice to see and I think the visitors agree.
Written 11 January 2024
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Judith K
Bendigo, Australia880 contributions
Mar 2020
This is one of the prettiest little towns and it just continues to improve. The beach is wonderful And it just continues to improve. Lots of little penguin things, a cute little book swap right on the foreshore. The are comfy seats, picnic areas and green grass. Good kids playground and right across the road lots of cafes and shops. Love it!!
Written 12 March 2020
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Bec
Brisbane, Australia1,524 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This beautiful little town was an unexpected stop but so glad we visited. Cute little shops offering a range of items. Great cafes and a new addition of a small wine boutiques shop that we loved and purchased from.
Written 21 August 2022
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Hannah
Hobart, Australia33 contributions
Oct 2021
This is a really nice area. I really enjoyed walking along here with my dog, the view of Bass Strait and the beach is beautiful. This is also a good place if you have children, who would marvel at the giant penguin and play in the playground.
It's a good place to relax and enjoy the view, with seating looking out at the water.
Everything you need is right by you, restaurants, shops, grocery stores, etc.
I recommend walking along here if you visit Penguin!
It's a good place to relax and enjoy the view, with seating looking out at the water.
Everything you need is right by you, restaurants, shops, grocery stores, etc.
I recommend walking along here if you visit Penguin!
Written 18 October 2021
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Philby11
Geelong, Australia178 contributions
Mar 2021
Very nice town to stop at for Lunch. (Banjos Bakery is the BEST!) Lots of unusual Penguin stuff to look at. Also a Dr Who tardis!!
Try to be there on a Sunday for the BIG market - worth a look!
Try to be there on a Sunday for the BIG market - worth a look!
Written 23 March 2021
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Dorothy D
Penguin, Australia19 contributions
Feb 2020
The foreshore and Main Street of delightful Penguin on the North West Coast of Tasmania between Burnie and Ulverstone is a must see.
Written 12 February 2020
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Mondo679
Hobart, Australia73 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Penguin is a charming township in North West Tasmania. (Just down the road from Devonport) With a name like Penguin the town has elected to make the most of the name and various penguin-themed shops, statues and odds and ends are a real delight.Right on the coast overlooking the water, Penguin has some lovely stores and cafes. Well worth a look.
Written 12 November 2018
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MerrenW
Hobart, Australia69 contributions
Feb 2017
Follow the little yellow Penguin steps and enjoy this beautiful town. Great accommodation options, good cafes, beautiful ocean views, awesome skate park for the kids and pretty cool mountain bike tracks so close to the town.
Written 22 May 2017
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Rakaia
Sydney64 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
We saw penguins early in our trip at Bicheno so the Burnie penguins were just we are here lets walk up and have a look. Our experience at Burnie made Bicheno look second rate. Buy a torch during the day before you go. Volunteers will for a gold coin donation ($2) give red cellophane to cover the light and you are free to view as many penguins and chicks as you like for as long as you like. Bicheno cost us $70 ($35 each) and we saw very little due to pushy people and a time limited tour.
Written 9 December 2016
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Best place to go & see the Fairy Penguins come ashore?
Written 17 June 2020
There lots of places to see penguins in Tassie but not at the big Penguin although it and the town of Penguin are well worth a visit.
You can see penguins for free in Burnie, check times with the tourist centre also well worth a visit.
Written 18 June 2020
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