THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Penguin
Revenue and your browsing history impact the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Things to Do in Penguin
Check out must-see sights and activities:
Penguin Foreshore, Giant Penguin, Ports of Call Tours, Monuments & Statues. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Penguin Foreshore, Giant Penguin, Ports of Call Tours, Monuments & Statues. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Powered by AI
BETA
Revenue and your browsing history impact the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Explore popular experiences
See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings.
Book these experiences for a closer look at the region.
Car Toursfromper adultAU$275- fromper adultAU$70
Multi-day Toursfromper adultAU$3,122
Day Tripsfromper adultAU$230
Day Tripsfromper adultAU$250
Day Tripsfromper adultAU$230
Bus Toursfromper adultAU$250- fromper adultAU$99
Private and Luxuryfromper adultAU$220
Day Tripsfromper adultAU$240
Visitor Centres
Other Top Attractions around Penguin
Learn more about this content
Tours, activities and experiences bookable on Tripadvisor, ranked using exclusive Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, popularity, user preferences, price, and bookings made through Tripadvisor.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
What travellers are saying
- Lynne MAustralia12 contributionsWe went for a walk a long the forshore this playground ŵas well thought out the play ground eauiment is brightly coloured which appeals to.children and adults as well no metal anymore for children to be burnt seats shady trees àll around forshore a bike and walking track make play ground a very pleasant place to spend the day for a picnic or a swim orsome recreational activityWritten 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ThefullermontyPenguin, Australia42 contributionsThe quirkiness of this town. Even its big penguin statue has an extensive wardrobe. And the town’s penguin-themed trash bins are about to multiply.Written 3 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dan LBunbury, Australia8,750 contributionsLovely passive lawned area with the Penguin Creek flowing through and a weir creating the lake. Good facilities with ablutions, picnic areas, covered seating, electric BBQs, ducks and playground. The highlight for us was the Dutch Windmill, a Bicentennial Gift from the Dutch community in 1988 to the people of Penguin. It is dedicated to the memory of Janneti Tjaers, wife of Abel Tasman. Peep through the window to see a selection of Dutch items, there were no Dutch leprechauns to disturbWritten 17 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cathy T4 contributionsPenguin is a delightful seaside place to stay. The waterfront is tidy and decorated with penguin motifs. An excellent fenced children's playground complete with donated toys sit next to a Tardis (Dr Who fans!) Community Library. There are enough eateries to give variety throughout the day. Penguin is a lovely stop on a Tasmanian driving tour.Written 14 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heather A20 contributionsloved all the penguin mementos in glass shelves in the centre.
which were donated by someone who must have collected them for years. Helpful and friendly staff gave us a handout on the little penguins so we were better informedWritten 28 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dan LBunbury, Australia8,750 contributionsWe drove up the hill to the cemetery, the sign telling us that it was established in 1885 although the first burial was in 1865. It was gazetted a public cemetery in 1897 and is heritage listed. There are great views over the town and Bass Strait. My wife was telling me how the view was to die for, she changed her mind when I reminded her that we were in the cemetery. The entire area is well maintained. We parked near a memorial memorial garden and sculpture commemorating "the short lives of our many unnamed children". The sculpture by Keith Smith is titled "Children of the World"Written 17 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ThefullermontyPenguin, Australia42 contributionsThe wonderful TARDIS exchange library in the heart of town works wonders. And ideal for showcasing the town’s free tourist audio app now in Japanese and 2 Chinese languages.Written 11 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PeterLangstonTamworth, Australia1,112 contributionsThe Uniting Church deserves special mention. On a rise, facing the ocean in two directions, it opened in 1903 with its unique design by William Henry Morris. Morris was a well known architect in the North West. The window design is most unusual. Shaped like keyholes, they feature stained glass. We couldn’t see inside, but I read that carvings by Morris feature, including the handrail on the gallery. Most of the windows have been protected with clear Perspex on the outside but not from vandals or passing boys trying to mark their position in the group but rather from hail. The coloured glass would be very expensive to replace. A new cross stands at one of the high points on the top of the gable, illuminated at night to advertise the faith of those who attend.Written 16 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C...Victoria, Australia91,912 contributionsThis beach has a parking area, a BBQ area, a train... yes, really... whilst it's next to the freight train tracks, it honestly has a miniature train track as well... it also has toilets... and beach chairs. It's a really beautiful beach... close to amenities and there are rock pools to explore as well.
Whilst my eyesight isn't what it used to be... I am rather sure there were seals on a nearby rock as well. Being that it's located in Penguin... chances are they were seals and ... there are probably penguins nearby as well.Written 17 February 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Us-Two-AussiesAirlie Beach, Australia804 contributionsStunning rainforest, massive tree ferns. This 30 minute walk ends at Thorsby Tunnel, an old mine. The walk follows the creek at different times. It starts flat, then rises up the mountain and back down to the creek. There are some steep sections and stairs.Written 8 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BecBrisbane, Australia1,524 contributionsSuch a beautiful tribute to our armed services. Nice to see recent tribute to the Afghanistan War, you don’t see that too often.Written 21 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dan LBunbury, Australia8,750 contributionsThis Memorial was the first memorial installed at Penguin and is dedicated to Troopers Thomas Barker & Geoffrey Brown who died during the Boer War, South Africa. The inscription reads, in part;- "Trooper Barker fought with the First Tasmanian Contingent and died at Deelfontein of enteric fever" and "Trooper Brown, of the Imperial Bushmen's Contingent, died of wounds received at Warmbaths."Written 17 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
