Penguin Island brochure

YOUR GUIDE TO
PENGUIN ISLAND
CRUISES & ACTIVITIES TO SEE DOLPHINS, PENGUINS AND SEA LIONS
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Just 45 minutes south of
Perth and a five minute ferry
ride across Shoalwater Bay
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Reservations and enquiries: penguinisland.com.au or phone +618 9591 1333
CRUISES AND ACTIVITIES TO SEE DOLPHINS, PENGUINS, SEA LIONS
AND THE SPECTACULAR SHOALWATER ISLANDS MARINE PARK….
Seal Island
Discovery Centre
Swimming
Hosted penguin feeding
and educational talk
by rangers at 10.30am,
12.30pm and 2.30pm daily.
The shallow eastern
beaches are perfect
for children or try the
secluded western beaches.
Picnic area
Surfing
Enjoy a picnic lunch under
the trees overlooking
sweeping views of the
marine park.
“Pengos” is one of the
best local surf spots. It
breaks over a shallow reef
and is best suited to body
boarders.
Snorkelling
Bird watching
Pengos Café
Explore colourful limestone
reefs and marine life. Good
quality snorkelling gear
available at our gift shop
from $15.
There are over 50 species
of sea birds to look out
for and one of the largest
breeding colonies of
Pelicans in WA.
Located on the mainland
and open 8am – 4.30pm.
Great coffee, tasty burgers
and awesome fish & chips!
Penguin Island
McKenzie’s Caves
Jetty
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An exciting ride to see
wild dolphins and sea lions!
No other boat compares
for speed, comfort, safety
and manoeuvrability.
Experience it today on our
Dolphin, Penguin & Sea Lion
Adventure Cruise!
Photo: Ian Beattie
Photo: Ian Beattie
PENGUIN ISLAND FERRY
PENGUIN AND SEA LION CRUISE
5 MINUTE FERRY TO SEE:
45 MINUTE CRUISE TO SEE:
Ferries depart: Hourly: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm,
2pm & 3pm (Extra ferries on busy weekends & holidays)
Ferries return: Hourly: 10.10am, 11.10am, 12.10pm, 1.10pm,
2.10pm, 3.10pm & 4pm
Departs Penguin Island: 10.15am, 11.15am & 1.15pm
(12.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.15pm peak season only)
Allow time to catch the ferry to Penguin Island
Return: On the ferry of your choice
A short ferry ride is all it takes to meet the world’s
smallest penguins. It only takes an hour to see the
penguins but if you have more time swim, snorkel, explore
or relax and enjoy this beautiful, unspoilt nature reserve.
Explore the wildlife sanctuary zone of the marine park
aboard our glass bottom boat. Get close to the ruggedly
spectacular reefs and islands and learn all about the
nesting sea birds and fish from our friendly skippers.
Highlights include rare Australian Sea Lions at Seal Island
and visiting a pelican rookery.
Includes:
➜➜ Unlimited ferry transfers
➜➜ Entry to Discovery Centre to see penguin feeding
(optional – see costs below)
Fares
Adults Conc.† Child* Family‡
Ferry & Discovery Centre: $23
$21
Ferry only:
$13.50 $12.50 $48
$15
$18.50 $69.50
* 3 – 12 years of age † Must present a valid concession card
‡ For a family of two adults and two children.
Includes:
➜➜ Unlimited ferry transfers
➜➜ Entry to Discovery Centre to see penguin feeding
➜➜ 45 minute glass bottom boat cruise
Costs
Adults
Concession† Child*
Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise
$38.50 $35
$29.50
* 3 – 12 years of age † Must present a valid concession card
SEA KAYAK TOUR
FULL DAY TOUR TO SEE:
Tour departs: Rockingham Train Station: 7.45am
or Shoalwater: 8.05am
Tour returns: Between 2 – 4pm
Sea Kayak through the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
Get up close and personal with the sea lions, cruise
past colonies of pelicans and take in the rugged islands.
Tours are led by a qualified instructor who will take you
on a guided walk and snorkelling on Penguin Island.
Sometimes we even see the dolphins! It’s a fun filled day
suitable for beginners and advanced paddlers.
Includes:
➜➜ Optional coach transfers
➜➜ Double sit in kayaks, paddles and life jackets
➜➜ Guided walk and snorkelling on Penguin Island
➜➜ Penguin feeding
➜➜ Morning tea and picnic lunch on Penguin Island
Bookings essential
Costs
Sea Kayak Tour*
$179 per person
* Minimum age is 8 years. Ages 8 – 18 years must be accompanied
by an adult.
Bookings recommended
Photo: Ian Beattie
DOLPHIN, PENGUIN & SEA LION ADVENTURE CRUISE
90 MINUTE CRUISE TO SEE:
Cruises depart: Check in at 10.15am for a 10.45am departure
(8.45am & 12.45pm peak season only)
Return: On the ferry of your choice
Get up close and personal with the local wild dolphins
and enjoy an exhilarating ride on our adventure boat!
Meet Logo, Boomerang or any of over 200 dolphins that
we have come to know as friends. You may see mothers
with calves, learn how they use stingrays to catch octopus
or see them spectacularly leaping from the wake of
our boat! Some days, they are natural performers and
playfully approach our boat to greet their visitors. Other
days, we quietly sneak alongside and watch them sleep!
We even have an underwater microphone to listen in
to the clicks and whistles of the dolphins echo location.
After quality time with the dolphins, your cruise returns
through the wildlife conservation zone to visit the sea
lions at Seal Island and to take advantage of any other
wildlife viewing opportunities. Regular sightings include
pelicans, ospreys, stingrays, cormorants, terns and more.
Includes:
➜➜ Unlimited ferry transfers
➜➜ Entry to Discovery Centre to see penguin feeding
➜➜ 90 minute cruise to see dolphins and sea lions
➜➜ Underwater microphone to listen to the dolphins
Costs
Adults
Concession†
Child*
Dolphin, Penguin & Sea Lion Adventure Cruise
$85.00
$75.00
$50.00
* Minimum age is 3 years. Child rate applies for 3 – 12 years of age † Must present a valid concession card
KITEBOARDING LESSONS
Availability: November – March. Lessons start at 12pm but
may vary depending on wind and weather.
Kiteboarding Packages
Cost
Bookings essential
Have a Taste (60 minutes)
An introductory lesson that will put you
in control of a kite!
$100
per person
The Essential Beginners (2 hours)
Covers safety, set up, kite flying and water
recovery.
$225
Ultimate Package (2 days x 3 hour sessions)
Our most popular program to teach you
the basics and get you on the water.
$590
Zero to Hero (4 days x 3 hour sessions)
This program will teach you everything
you need to know and have you flying
through the air in no time!
$990
Shoalwater Bay’s shallow waters and consistent breezes
are ideal to learn this exciting water sport! Lessons are
conducted by an IKO accredited school on the beach
behind our gift shop, opposite beautiful Penguin Island.
Programs are designed for beginners and experienced
kite boarders wanting to improve their skills. All lessons
have a maximum of two students (excluding Have a
Taste which is a group session) to ensure a personalized
experience with our qualified instructors.
Includes:
➜➜ All kite boarding equipment
➜➜ Wetsuits if required
PENGUINISLAND…
…PERTH’S ISLAND NATURE RESERVE
LOCATED 45 MINUTES SOUTH OF PERTH
AND JUST A FIVE MINUTE FERRY RIDE
ACROSS BEAUTIFUL SHOALWATER BAY,
PENGUIN ISLAND IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S
PREMIER NATURE-BASED TOURISM
DESTINATIONS. THE STAR ATTRACTION
IS THE LITTLE PENGUIN — THE SMALLEST
SPECIES IN THE WORLD.
Visitors can get up close to the penguins at the
Discovery Centre where rangers host three daily Penguin
Feedings at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. They’re
fun, educational and the kids will love it! It's your best
opportunity to see these fascinating creatures as
although the island is home to around 1,200 penguins,
they’re naturally shy and spend most daylight hours
feeding at sea or hidden away in burrows.
ESSENTIAL INFO
Season:
Open 15 September – 6 June including
weekends and public holidays.
Penguin Island is closed 25 December for
Christmas and 7 June – 14 September 2016 for
the winter penguin nesting season.
Winter cruises are available: please visit our
website for details.
Opening Hours, Tickets and Reservations:
Our Shop is open from 8.30am – 4.30pm.
Ferries depart hourly 9am – 3pm.
Purchase your tickets for the ferry and glass
bottom boat on the day from our gift shop.
Reservations are advised for the Dolphin,
Penguin & Sea Lion Adventure Cruise,
Sea Kayak Tour and Kiteboarding lessons.
Ph: 9591 1333 or visit penguinisland.com.au
Getting here:
The marine park abounds with other wildlife including
wild dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans and over 50
species of seabirds. Under the water, there are colourful
reefs and seagrass meadows for snorkellers to enjoy. On
the Island, nature lovers can explore timber boardwalks
and coastal lookouts that have been voted one of WA’s
‘Top Nature Trails’. Visitors can also enjoy an ideal picnic
area overlooking a shallow, sheltered beach — perfect for
children to have a swim while mum and dad relax and
enjoy sweeping coastal views.
Rockingham Wild Encounters is proud to be the only
cruise company licensed to visit Penguin Island and
operate within the wildlife sanctuary zone of the
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Our cruises specialise
in interacting with the local wildlife including the
rare Australian sea lions of Seal Island and the local
population of wild dolphins that we have been visiting
now for over 20 years. It is our privilege to share this
beautiful part of the coast and it’s wildlife. We hope you
enjoy your visit.
We are located on the corner of Arcadia Drive
and Penguin Road, Shoalwater (45 minutes
south of Perth).
See back for map and public transport options.
Penguin Feeding at the Discovery Centre:
Daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
What to Bring:
Penguin Island is a nature reserve so there
are no shops or cafés. There is an excellent
picnic area and visitors are welcome to bring
their own food and drinks. Pengos Café (on
the mainland) is open daily for breakfast,
lunch and coffee (dine in and takeaway) from
8am – 4.30pm.
Bring comfortable shoes or thongs, swimmers
and towels. Snorkelling equipment, surfboards
and fishing rods can be transported on
the ferry.
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CRUISES AND ACTIVITIES TO SEE
WILD DOLPHINS, PENGUINS AND
SEA LIONS
Rockingham Wild
Encounters is
Fremantle
located on the
corner of Arcadia
Drive and Penguin
Road, Shoalwater.
Self drive: Allow 45
minutes drive south
Garden
Anketell Rd
from the Perth CBD.
Island
There is free parking on
site. Public transport:
Dixon Rd
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get off at Rockingham
Station. Buses depart
Follow State Tourist Route 202
from outside the train
(Rockingham Coastal Drive)
station. Catch Bus 551,
552 or 553 from Stands
9 or 10 and get off on Penguin and Watts Rd. Walk along
Penguin Rd towards the beach where our shop is located.
For bus and train times visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au
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HOW TO
GET HERE
Perth
Bookings and Gift Vouchers:
penguinisland.com.au
+618 9591 1333
ENQUIRIES
Email:[email protected]
+618 9591 1333
Phone:
Facebook:facebook.com/rockinghamwildencounters
+618 9528 1715
Fax:
Address: Cnr Arcadia Dve and Penguin Rd, Shoalwater
PO Box 5321, Rockingham Beach, WA, 6168
Post:
Reservations Hours:
15 September – 6 June: Daily 8.30am – 5pm
7 June – 14 September: Daily 9.30am – 3pm
Closed: 25 December for Christmas
• Cancellations or amendments must be made in writing (post,
fax or email) and received by Rockingham Wild Encounters
before the time constraints detailed within our Cancellations &
Conditions policy. To avoid any miscommunications, requests for
cancellations or amendments over the phone will not be accepted.
• Bookings of 3 or fewer passengers — cancellations or amendments
within 48 hours of departure are charged 50% of cruise cost.
Cancellations within 24 hours of departure or failure to attend are
charged 100% of cruise cost.
• Bookings of 4 or more passengers — cancellations within 7 days of
departure date are charged 50% of cruise cost. Cancellations or
amendments within 48 hours of departure or failure to attend are
charged 100% of cruise cost.
• It is the responsibility of the person booking the cruise on behalf
of any participants to ensure that the participants are aware of all
conditions and cancellations policies relating to the cruise.
• All cruises are subject to weather conditions.
• Previous experience shows that we work on a 99% success rate
with finding the dolphins, however, they are wild animals and
visitors should never assume we have any control over their
appearance or behaviours. Visitors should also be aware that
some of the wildlife we visit, such as the sea lions, are seasonal
and may migrate at certain times of the year. We make every
effort to ensure the best possible wildlife encounters on every
cruise given the conditions on the day, but in the event of not
sighting any or all of the wildlife stated on this brochure there will
be no refunds.
• All passengers participating in the Dolphin, Penguin & Sea Lion
Adventure Cruise will be required to sign a waiver of liability.
• Prices valid until 6 June 2016. Please contact us for pricing after
this date.
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