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The Big Penguin

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The Big Penguin on the Penguin foreshore is iconic to the seaside town.

The ferro cement penguin was erected on October 25, 1875, to commemorate the centenary of the proclamation of the town of Penguin.

The penguin which stands 3 metres high is very photogenic with the Bass Strait shimmering behind.

  • Hosted by:
Central Coast Council
  • Location:

Penguin,

North West Tasmania,

Tasmania

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  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Runs until
16/04/2026

Penguin

Central Coast Council
Main Rd
Penguin, Tasmania
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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

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September 15th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am
September 16th
06:45 pm

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4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
17 Sep, 06:00 am
September 17th
06:45 pm

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4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
18 Sep, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 15th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
16 Sep, 06:00 am
September 16th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
17 Sep, 06:00 am
September 17th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
18 Sep, 06:00 am