Photo of Penguin Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Penguin Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Penguin Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Penguin Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Penguin Beach and the settlement

Photo of Penguin Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.7

Very good

Penguin Beach

Penguin, Australia

#26 out of 133 in Tasmania

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Penguin • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe Hey Buddy

9.6 - Exceptional 8.5km

Restaurant Pedro's "The Restaurant"

8 - Very good 9.1km

Restaurant Island State Brewing - The Pier

8 - Very good 9.1km

Restaurant RISE 88 ASIAN FUSION FOOD

8.6 - Excellent 9.2km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7 - Good 9.2km

Restaurant River Arms Hotel

8.8 - Excellent 9.2km

Fast Food Restaurant Bento Box

8 - Very good 9.3km

Cafe Beach Hut Coffee

8.6 - Excellent 9.3km

Cafe Thirty Three Cups

9.2 - Excellent 9.3km

Park Hiscutt Park

160m

Park Goat Island, Penguin TAS

5.8km

Park Batten Park

6.6km

Park Henslowes Park

8.4km

Park Legion Park

8.6km

Park Shropshire Park

9km

Park Bicentennial Park

9.1km

Park Light Horse Park

9.7km

Dog Park Ulverstone Kennel Club

8.7km

Playground Anzac Park

9.1km

Playground Ulverstone park

9.4km

Playground Fairway Park

9.8km

Supermarket IGA X-Press West Ulverstone

8.4km

Supermarket Woolworths Ulverstone

9.2km

Store The Reject Shop

9.3km

Supermarket Coles Ulverstone

9.3km

Bakery Crustys Bakery Ulverstone

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Bakery Olivers Bakery & Cafe

9 - Excellent 9.4km

Supermarket IGA Railway Ulverstone

9.6km

Tourist Attraction The Big Penguin

80m

Tourist Attraction Penguin Mountain Bike Park

2km

Historical Landmark Round Hill Lighthouse

10km

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About

Penguin Beach is located on the Bass Strait and it is in the 2th place out of 6 beaches in the Central Coast region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Penguin Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Johnsons Beach, which has a rating of 7.2.

Penguin Beach is located in Central Coast within Penguin, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Tasmania island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Located within the settlement

Penguin • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe Hey Buddy

9.6 - Exceptional 8.5km

Restaurant Pedro's "The Restaurant"

8 - Very good 9.1km

Restaurant Island State Brewing - The Pier

8 - Very good 9.1km

Restaurant RISE 88 ASIAN FUSION FOOD

8.6 - Excellent 9.2km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7 - Good 9.2km

Restaurant River Arms Hotel

8.8 - Excellent 9.2km

Fast Food Restaurant Bento Box

8 - Very good 9.3km

Cafe Beach Hut Coffee

8.6 - Excellent 9.3km

Cafe Thirty Three Cups

9.2 - Excellent 9.3km

Park Hiscutt Park

160m

Park Goat Island, Penguin TAS

5.8km

Park Batten Park

6.6km

Park Henslowes Park

8.4km

Park Legion Park

8.6km

Park Shropshire Park

9km

Park Bicentennial Park

9.1km

Park Light Horse Park

9.7km

Dog Park Ulverstone Kennel Club

8.7km

Playground Anzac Park

9.1km

Playground Ulverstone park

9.4km

Playground Fairway Park

9.8km

Supermarket IGA X-Press West Ulverstone

8.4km

Supermarket Woolworths Ulverstone

9.2km

Store The Reject Shop

9.3km

Supermarket Coles Ulverstone

9.3km

Bakery Crustys Bakery Ulverstone

9 - Excellent 9.3km

Bakery Olivers Bakery & Cafe

9 - Excellent 9.4km

Supermarket IGA Railway Ulverstone

9.6km

Tourist Attraction The Big Penguin

80m

Tourist Attraction Penguin Mountain Bike Park

2km

Historical Landmark Round Hill Lighthouse

10km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.4km

Johnsons Beach Johnsons Beach

7.2 Good

8.5km

Picnic Point Beach Picnic Point Beach

7.6 Very good

8.5km

Tioxide Beach Tioxide Beach

5.9 Pleasant

9.7km

Buttons Beach Buttons Beach

8 Very good

13.4km

Wivenhoe Beach Wivenhoe Beach

6.9 Good

14.5km

Turners Beach Turners Beach

7.2 Good

15.7km

Burnie Waterfront, West Beach Burnie Waterfront, West Beach

8 Very good

19.1km

Cooee Beach Cooee Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Penguin • 310m

Transport

Airport

DPO • 30.6km

Bus Station

No.73 South Rd • 1km

Train Station

Heybridge • 8.8km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

Andrew Thomas

10 Exceptional

Delightful town on Tasmania's North coast, with friendly locals, and lots of interesting shops plus the Penguin Beer Co, with a sunny deck overlooking the beach. Highly recommend stopping here.

Josh Dunne

10 Exceptional

Awesome place very friendly town

Anku Chapagain

10 Exceptional

Gorgeous beach with a small park- few sitting spot and spectacular view of the ocean.

10 Exceptional

I’ve never seen such a naturally colourful place so close to the ocean .

Nicole Peeler

10 Exceptional

Such a gorgeous town, just a lovely, chilled place, great cafes, shops, beautiful beaches

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Penguin Beach?

The coastline of Penguin Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Penguin Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Penguin Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Penguin Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Penguin Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Penguin Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Penguin Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Penguin Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Penguin Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Penguin Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Penguin Beach.

How far is the Penguin Beach from parking?

The Penguin Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Penguin Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Penguin Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Big Penguin located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Penguin Beach (Tasmania island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Penguin Beach (Tasmania island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.