A short bush walk to the Pioneer lookout from Pioneer Park

function get_style744 () { return “none”; } function end744_ () { document.getElementById(‘bpb744′).style.display = get_style744(); } Forming a backdrop to the town of Penguin of one of its summits, The Gnomon, resembles an ancient sundial and is part of The Dial Range which offers a Mecca of walking experiences.  Access via Ironcliffe Road, the Range […]

function get_style741 () { return “none”; } function end741_ () { document.getElementById(‘bpb741′).style.display = get_style741(); } The track starts from the Mt Duncan carpark in this Forestry Tasmania managed area.   To access the start of the walk, simply follow Ironcliffe Road from Penguin past the Ferndene Reserve picnic area until it becomes a dirt […]

A fantastic family owned and operated vineyard.  Enjoy Motton Terraces Cellar Door with Chardonnay (wooded and un-wooded), Riesling, Tempranillo and Sparkling wine.  Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm.  119 Purtons Road, North Motton (off Allison Road) also other times by appointment.  Ph. 03 6425 2317

Get your picture taken with the Big Penguin.  Standing a proud 3m tall on the foreshore and was erected to commemorate the town’s centenary in 1975.

Hiscutt Park is a delightful park situated around the Penguin Creek providing barbecues, playground and public toilets.  The Dutch windmill was built by Dutch immigrants for the bicentennial celebrations in 1988.  Take a look through the window to see Dutch paraphernalia.

Quality European and Australian made chocolates.  Is there ever too much?  100 Main Road, Penguin.  Ph. 03 6437 2645

Penguin Miniature Railway is held every Sunday from November to March 2nd and 4th Sundays from April to October at Johnsons Beach (off Main Road) from 11am to 3pm.  Available for group bookings Ph.  03 6437 2786

Coast to Canyon has many long beaches ideals for gentle walks, fossicking, swimming and surfing.  They include beaches at Ulverstone, Penguin and Preservation Bay.