Stories from Penguin’s Heritage Cemetery
Opened in 1869 and decommissioned in 1977, the lookout cemetery houses more than1847 burials. People who helped to shape Penguin into what it is today. Their voices in…

Penguin Beachfront Apartments is a complex of five fully self-contained apartments built in 2012 located directly opposite the beach. All apartments have large outdoor terraces, fully equipped kitchens, laundries, and secure undercover parking - all in the Heart of Penguin.
Offering a range of bedding configurations among the five apartments, to suit families, couples or large groups.
Including two ground-floor purpose built wheelchair friendly apartments, with stunning views along Bass Strait. Complete with easy access, these apartments are also ideal for the frail or elderly. Leave your car in our secure undercover parking. Stroll along the beachfront promenade to cafes, restaurants, bottle shops, banks, supermarkets, post office, newsagents and so on. Everything in the Heart of Penguin.
Cradle Mountain National Park is an easy one-hour drive away. The property is centrally located for day trips to Stanley, West Coast, The Tamar Valley wineries, Mt Roland, Sheffield and Launceston. Both the Burnie and Devonport airports and the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal are only a 20-minute drive from Penguin.
Penguin, the “Sound of the Waves”, a great place to relax and unwind.
Indicative rates
$220 per night
For stays over 3 nights,a better tariff will be negotiated.
Make a day of it
Opened in 1869 and decommissioned in 1977, the lookout cemetery houses more than1847 burials. People who helped to shape Penguin into what it is today. Their voices in…
The Sea Merchant is a proud small Tassie business based in the heart of Penguin. Filled with beautiful homewares, gifts, plants, flowers, jewellery, accessories and so much more!…
Voices in the wind, the stunning sunrise views over the Bass Strait, welcome to the heritage-listed Penguin General Cemetery, located along Main Street a kilometre west of the…
Where to find us
52 Main Rd Penguin, Tasmania Australia 7316
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