Tours run every night at sunset - The tour is fully guided and takes up to 1 hour. The pristine beach faces Bass Strait, the sea to the north of Tasmania. After a short wait the Little Blue Penguins as they in some areas will begin to swim to the surface, stand up and preen and waddle up the beach. You'll find them all on Main Road near the beach. The absence of a river caused Penguin to be one of the last districts settled along Tasmania's northwest coast.
Tasmania's rugged bush made travel by foot nearly impossible so early explorers required rivers for safe anchorage and exploration. The heavy bush caused the settlement to take place relatively late in Tasmania's history. A wharf was built in Penguin in for timber and potato exports. The burgeoning trade on the northwest coast cleared most of the dense brush making way for the town of Penguin.
A railway arrived in which devastated Penguins port industry. Now the town relies on tourism for its economy and offers up a variety of coastal activities.
Penguin features a rather pleasant climate. While the town is warm and temperate, it can be rainy. And the rain has an inverse relationship with the temperature.
As the temperature falls in winter, rainfall climbs. It rains least during summer. The Penguin Generals Cemetery saw its first burials back in the 's and is a great visit for history buffs.
Penguins make their way back up the beach to nest between September and March making Penguin the perfect pitstop on a coastal drive during summer. Image Credit: Pete Harmsen. Beautiful nature walks await at nearby Dial Range and Mount Montgomery. Searching Availability…. Continue to Secure Booking System ». Activities Accommodation Car Hire Map. Concierge Booking Our team is here to help you plan, quote and book extraordinary Tasmanian experiences. Book Yourself.
Discover what to do and where to stay Activities and Things to Do and See. Explore Map. You can watch the fairy penguins also known as the little penguin emerge from the ocean and head for their homes. Established by Bicheno locals to protect the penguin population, the tour lets you get close to the penguins without disturbing their nightly journey. Tours depart at dusk and penguin numbers vary seasonally.
Bookings are essential for penguin tours. Rates: Check with tour operator Phone: 03 Email: bookings bichenopenguintours. The tour takes about one hour and departs around dusk. When booking you will be advised as to what time the tour begins. Listen to knowledgeable guides as you see the fairy penguins in their natural habitat. Please book by phone or via our website. Posted 20 Jan 20 Jan Fri 20 Jan at am. Little penguins from the east and west coasts stick to their own. Pint-sized penguin visits pub on Hobart waterfront.
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