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1 Main Road Penguin, Tasmania Australia 7316 Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Penguin Heritage Trail

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For those interested in heritage, this web-based trail offers a complete and detailed account of Heritage Tasmania’s listing of 26 sites. Rack cards promoting the trail are available at the Information Centre or you can simply access the Penguin Heritage Trail online.

The site includes all original Heritage Tasmania’s listing documents as well as a wide variety of tourist attractions in and around Penguin.

For those keen to explore the foreshore and CBD, it is suggested you download the ‘Ambling among Penguin’s charms’ app covering 28 of the attractions including many of the heritage listings. A storytelling self-guided audio walking tour told by locals. Its QR code plaques are scattered around the CBD.

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Phone: (03) 6437 1421
Email: baruinga@yahoo.com
Address: 1 Main Road Penguin, Tasmania Australia 7316 View on map

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Penguin Skate Park

A small Skate Park that gives loads of enjoyment for everyone. Situated on the western side of the main township, as part of the Johnsons Beach Precinct, this…

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Dial Range - Ferndene Track

In the late 1800s, various high value minerals were found in the area surrounding Penguin. This soon led to mining leases across this part of the coast and…

Landmarks and Buildings

The Big Penguin

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…

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