Penguin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

CPCY3X The main street of Penguin, Tasmania
CPCY3X The main street of Penguin, Tasmania
What a gorgeous day for the first day of winter in Tasmania. It was just perfect for a leisurely drive along the north coastal road from Devonport to Burnie. Make sure you stop and enjoy the view from the small town of Penguin and of course get the mandatory photo with the giant penguin in the Main Street.

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Madsen Retreat

Madsen Retreat

4 out of 5
6A King Edward Street Penguin TAS
The price is AU$195 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$195
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Penguin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Penguin Undercover Market and Penguin Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
Clean, responsive and friendly host.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Madsen Retreat
The Madsen

The Madsen

4 out of 5
64 Main Road Penguin TAS
The price is AU$169 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$169
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Penguin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Penguin Beach and Penguin Undercover Market are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (265 reviews)
Close and convenient to attractions we were interested in

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

The Madsen
Cozy Unit in Penguin

Cozy Unit in Penguin

Penguin TAS
The price is AU$172 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$172
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Penguin. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Penguin Undercover Market and Penguin Beach are located nearby.
5.6/10 (4 reviews)
Well-appointed unit. Warm and cosy. I was a little surprised that it was behind a cafe.I also found the lighting difficult for reading or knitting at night.

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Cozy Unit in Penguin
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Unit in Penguin

Cozy Unit in Penguin

Penguin TAS
Stay at this apartment in Penguin. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Penguin Undercover Market and Penguin Beach are located nearby.
5.6/10 (4 reviews)
Well-appointed unit. Warm and cosy. I was a little surprised that it was behind a cafe.I also found the lighting difficult for reading or knitting at night.

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Cozy Unit in Penguin
Penguin Waterfront Escape

Penguin Waterfront Escape

4.5 out of 5
68a Main Street Penguin TAS
Stay at this luxury apartment in Penguin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Penguin Beach and Penguin Undercover Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
Libby is amazing. Fantastic apartment to stay in. Great location, superb cleanliness. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Penguin Waterfront Escape
3-Bedroom Getaway Minutes from the Beach

3-Bedroom Getaway Minutes from the Beach

Penguin TAS
Stay at this beach holiday home in Penguin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Penguin Undercover Market and Penguin Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Amazing location and the house was amazing with lovely decor, equipment and everything you’d wish for. Loved the garden too. Contacts were very responsive.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

3-Bedroom Getaway Minutes from the Beach
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Penguin Undercover Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Penguin Undercover Market during your stay in Penguin. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Penguin Undercover Market

Penguin Tourist Information Centre

After visiting Penguin Tourist Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Penguin. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Penguin Tourist Information Centre

Mount Montgomery State Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Montgomery State Reserve, a lovely green space in Penguin. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Mount Montgomery State Reserve

Mount Dial Nature Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Dial Nature Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Penguin. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Mount Dial Nature Recreation Area

Penguin General Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Penguin General Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Penguin. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Penguin General Cemetery

Ferndene State Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Ferndene State Reserve, a lovely green space in Penguin. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Ferndene State Reserve

Reviews of Penguin

4.8
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very quaint seaside town, quiet and close enough to bigger towns.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Short on dinner options outside of the pub & Spanish restaurant.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Highly recommend staying in Penguin if passing by.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place to stay but my main reason for staying there was the beach view which i had admired from previous trips and i was soured by the fact that i booked penguin beachfront apartments and got got a view over a railway line not water.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very quiet little seaside village. Well worth a visit.

5/5 - Excellent

RAE

A delightful coastal town with a relaxed vibe.

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