Fairy Island - Rockingham

At the children's request, we made a trip to Rockingham on 14 Dec 13 for Rockingham Wild Encounters to see the "fairies".  Actually, it is to meet the Fairy Penguin or Little Penguin - the world's smallest penguin.  Arriving at Rockingham, we headed for the Penguin Island Departures, Gift Shop and Cafe located at 153 Arcadia Drive (corner of Penguin Road).

Penguin Island is part of the bigger Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.

Tickets are sold separate for the Penguin Island tour and the Glass Bottom Boat Cruise.  The trip from the mainland to Penguin Island takes about five minutes.  Although there warning signs, some locals still take the risk of crossing to the island using the sand bar on the left side of the ferry terminal.

Photography without flash are allowed at the Discovery Centre.

Besides visiting the Discovery Centre on the island to see penguin feeding, visitors can explore the island using the nature trails and boardwalks.  If you are lucky, you can spot wild penguins nesting along the coast. You can also enjoy swimming in the clear waters at the many coves on the island.

If you opt for the Glass Bottom Boat Cruise, you can transfer to the tour on Penguin Island jetty.  The cruise will bring visitors to neighbouring island where to see sea lions closed up.