From Perth, Australia, to Penguin Island

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We visit Penguin Island from Perth to hunt Australia's most delightful creatures.

I was determined to see penguins in Australia. My hunt for penguins on the Galápagos was only successful with a one -minute sighting after three days of searching. I had hoped that Australia would provide a closer encounter.

And so we drove from Perth to Penguin Island one day after our arrival in Australia (with no less than 24 hours delay).

Penguin Island is decorated with sandy beaches and a rough, spectacular landscape and is located in the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, about 45 minutes south of Perth.

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We booked a dolphin, penguin and sea lion adventure and broke up on a sunny Tuesday morning from Perth.

Our group of about 20 passengers took the Penguin Island ferry to the island itself and then switched to a 12-meter rubber boat with a firm fuselage for our 90-minute wildlife cruise.

dolphins

dolphins are the cardashians of the marine mammals - they always appear - so I did not doubt that we would see some. In fact, I was a little indifferent after seeing some incredible displays in the Maldives a few years ago. Certainly Australia couldn't keep up?

The truth is that that was not the case - but it was closer than somewhere else.

Shortly after we made our way, a crowd of friendly dolphins joined us. (Is there something like unfriendly dolphins?) You spent a good time with playfully diving under and around our boat. When we started driving, they started to "surf" in our keel water.

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When I moved for the best view on the boat, I noticed how much better this was than our wal watching experience in Mirissa, Sri Lanka. The number of passengers was about and our boat was the only one nearby. Shoalwater, like many of the Australian sea parks, is protected by strict access laws, and the difference is clear. We roamed for an hour and hardly saw another ship.

unnecessarily mention that the dolphins have met the expectations: pretty, addicted to entertainment and always appearing - just like the Kardashians.

sea lion

We then made our way to Seal Island and watched from afar how fat Australian sea lions lashed on the beach.

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It is reported that a puppy of a southern lake elephant was born on the island in 2016-only the third event of such event that was recorded in Western Australia in 20 years, and only the 10th since 1958 across the country.

southern lake elephants live in the subantarctic area around Macquarie Island ahead of Tasmania and Heard Island 4,000 km (2,485 miles) southwest of Perth, but are known to cover large distances.

and finally penguins

penguin Island itself is littered with cliffs, sea caves, land tongues, bays, beaches and natural bridges. It has several nature trails and viewpoints on the coast, where visitors can search for wild penguins. With a colony of around 1,200 small penguins, the island is home to the largest bird population of Western Australia.

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We spent a while looking for wild penguins because we knew that it was a long attempt because they were hunting for fishing during the day - and visitors cannot come at night.

So why did we come? Because seeing small penguins is guaranteed here (although not in the wild). The island's discovery center houses a small number of saved penguins.

The center, built in 1987 by the Ministry of the Environment and Nature Conservation, offers injured wild penguins a refuge and also houses 10 local penguins that were seriously injured, orphaned as a chick, or in captivity, which means that they are unlikely to survive in the wild.

The enclosure was designed in such a way that it reflects the natural coastal bush environment of the penguins and includes a salt water pond for swimming. Penguin feeding takes place three times a day (10.30, 12.30 or 2.30 p.m.). We witnessed feeding at 2.30 p.m. and were totally in love.

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The penguins are cute and curious - some shy, others cheeky. Some are quiet and others are not, especially Kevin, who was quite extroverted.

The trip from Perth to Penguin Island was worth the effort. The experience was not quite natural in view of the two rows of spectators, but still charming and certainly the best we did in Perth.

Penguin Island of Perth: Tips

  • leave Perth after 9 a.m. to get the daytripper tariff
  • come to feed 30 minutes earlier to secure a good place
  • Take a picnic with you because there is no food on Penguin Island (but don't leave anything behind)
  • take swimwear and snorkeling with you, because the surrounding waters are ideal for swimming
  • Note that you will probably not see any penguins in the wild, but the trip is still worthwhile

Penguin Island of Perth: The essentials

Was: Visiting Penguin Island from Perth, Australia.

Where: We stayed in the Ibis Perth, conveniently located in the Central Business District or "CBD". With practical, cozy rooms, the hotel offered a comfortable home after an epic journey from London. Large windows and lots of light use the 265 sunny days from Perth excellently.

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We enjoyed the location of the hotel directly in the center of the city, within walking distance of a large selection of restaurants, cafés and ice cream parlors. Overall, we had a comfortable stay in a cheap place at an affordable price. We don't need much more for a city stay.

When: The best time to visit Penguin Island from Perth is in mid -September to early June. For the rest of the year, the island is closed for visitors during the breeding season.

like: We booked a 90-minute dolphin, penguin and sea lion adventure (85 Aud / 65 USD per person) and spent the rest of the day to explore Penguin Island.

Plan 45-60 minutes to reach Penguin Island from Perth by car.

Plan for 1.5 hours to reach Penguin Island from Perth by public transport. Take the train south of Perth on Mandurah Line (every 10-15m) and get out at the Rockingham Station. From there, take the bus 551 or 552 from Stand 10. Get off the Penguin RD / WATTS Road and go along the Penguin RD (1 km / 06 mi) to the west to Rockingham Wild Encounters. It is worth noting that you are entitled to the daytripper tariff when you leave 9:00 a.m. and means that you do not have to find any change for the bus driving price.

The Penguin Island ferry takes five minutes and leaves from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hour. Ferries that return to the mainland take off 10 minutes after the full hour, the last departure at 4:00 p.m.

We flew from London, UK, to Perth. We had an early flight, so we booked one night in the Ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport. The rooms are calm, comfortable and stylish (as the name suggests). There is a free high-speed WLAN, a hotel-owned restaurant and express buses for the Heathrow terminals around the clock-perfect for a late night or an early start.

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Lonely Planet Australia is a comprehensive travel guide for the country, ideal for those who want to explore the most important sights and take less busy roads.

If you prefer to submit the planning, we recommend G Adventures and your small group Australia tours.

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