Australia · Wildlife

7-Hour Penguin Island and Mandurah Cruise from Perth

7 Hours Round trip from Perth WA Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Australia's largest colony of little penguins on Penguin Island
  • 02 Explore Shoalwater Bay's cliffs, sea caves, beaches, coves, and natural bridges
  • 03 See wild dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans, and over 50 seabird species
  • 04 Cruise Mandurah's estuary to spot playful dolphins and admire waterfront homes

Take an enchanting cruise from Perth to visit Australia's largest colony of little penguins on Penguin Island. Explore the island's marine park and marvel at cliffs, small sea caves, headlands, beaches, coves, notches, and natural bridges in Shoalwater Bay. Watch playful dolphins in their natural habitat on a Mandurah canal cruise, and enjoy views of the magnificent homes lining the estuary.

Explore the island and the marine park, which abounds with wildlife including wild dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans, king skinks, and over 50 species of seabirds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Cities Perth, Mandurah, Rockingham
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Penguin Island and Mandurah Dolphin Cruise

  • Pick up from Perth and travel south through the suburbs in an air-conditioned coach to the Rockingham area.

  • Take a short ferry ride across Shoalwater Bay to Penguin Island.

  • Explore the island and the marine park, which abounds with wildlife including wild dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans, king skinks, and over 50 species of seabirds.

  • Relax by the crystal-clear waters of Shoalwater Bay or enjoy a short walk on the island.

  • Visit the Penguin Discovery Centre to catch the exciting morning Penguin Feed show.

  • Keep an eye out for nesting pelicans and other seabirds up close, especially in September and October.

  • Enjoy more time on the island before cruising back to the mainland and continuing south to the city of Mandurah.

  • Arrive in Mandurah and enjoy a one-hour boat cruise to watch playful dolphins in their natural habitat.

  • Cruise past the city of Mandurah and admire the magnificent homes lining the banks of the estuary.

  • Drive back to Perth to conclude your tour with drop-off at your accommodation or hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Perth WA 3 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All government taxes
  • Entrance fees
  • Transport
  • English-speaking Australian guide

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Perth WA, Australia
Tour start
Perth WA, Australia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Perth WA.

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