Central Coast district, Tasmania, Australia

Places to visit near Penguin

Penguin is a town in Central Coast district, Tasmania, Australia, home to about 3,728 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 beaches & coast, 20 waterfalls and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ferndene State Reserve (5 km), South Burnie Beach (18 km) and Guide Falls (29 km).

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Penguin, Tasmania
Penguin, Central Coast district, Tasmania, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Penguin at a glance

Location
Central Coast district, Tasmania, Australia
Population
about 3,728
Coordinates
41.1226° S, 146.0732° E
Places within 50 km
115 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Penguin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Penguin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Penguin

71 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penguin. The closest is Mount Montgomery (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Penguin

47 beaches & coast within 100 km of Penguin. The closest is Penguin Beach (1 km); the best-known is South Burnie Beach (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Penguin

43 waterfalls within 100 km of Penguin. The closest is Oldaker Falls (21 km); the best-known is Guide Falls (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Penguin

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Penguin. The closest is Romaine Pond (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Penguin

16 parks within 100 km of Penguin. The closest is Hiscutt Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Penguin

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Penguin. The closest is Mount Montgomery State Reserve (4 km); the best-known is Ferndene State Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Penguin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penguin
  2. 1 km Penguin Beach · beach, Central Coast
  3. 1 km Penguin Uniting Church · church, Central Coast
  4. 1 km Hiscutt Park · park, Central Coast
  5. 17 km South Burnie Beach · beach, City of Burnie
  6. 17 km Ferndene State Reserve · nature spot, Central Coast
  7. 5 km Back to Penguin

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    Within 15 km of Penguin

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Penguin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1971Mount Montgomery (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2747Penguin Beach (1 km)
    Waterfalls2043Oldaker Falls (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1533Romaine Pond (18 km)
    Parks1416Hiscutt Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens714Mount Montgomery State Reserve (4 km)
    Caves213Heart Cave (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves68Three Sisters (6 km)
    Museums23Axeman's Hall of Fame (38 km)
    Other attractions22Big Penguin (1 km)
    Churches11Penguin Uniting Church (1 km)
    Treks01Overland Track Section 1 (78 km)

    Penguin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Penguin?

    Ferndene State Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), South Burnie Beach (beach, about 18 km), Big Penguin (attraction, about 1 km), Penguin Beach (beach, about 1 km), Penguin Uniting Church (church, about 1 km), Hiscutt Park (park, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Penguin?

    115 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 beaches & coast, 20 waterfalls, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Penguin?

    Mount Montgomery, about 4 km by road; Mount Dial (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Penguin?

    Penguin Beach, about 1 km by road; Watcombe Beach (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Penguin?

    Oldaker Falls, about 21 km by road; Delaneys Falls (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Penguin?

    Start in Penguin, visit Penguin Beach, then Penguin Uniting Church, then Hiscutt Park, then South Burnie Beach, then Ferndene State Reserve, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Penguin?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Penguin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Penguin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Penguin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.