Big Penguin, Penguin
Burnie, Tasmania
A giant statue of a penguin stands on the main street of the small seaside town of Penguin, named for the little penguins that nest along this coast. A quick photo stop right beside the Bass Highway.
- Nearest town
- Burnie, Tasmania
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- -41.1141, 146.0708
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Big Penguin, Penguin?
Big Penguin, Penguin is in Burnie, Tasmania, at GPS -41.1141, 146.0708.
Which road trips pass Big Penguin, Penguin?
Big Penguin, Penguin is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The North West and the Tarkine.
What is there to see near Big Penguin, Penguin?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mersey Bluff Lighthouse (25 km), Table Cape Lookout (33 km), Sheffield, Town of Murals (37 km) and Cradle Mountain Lodge (58 km).
When is the best time to visit Big Penguin, Penguin?
The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)