Penguin travel guide

Penguin Tourism | Penguin Guide

You're Going to Love Penguin

With a population of 4,042, Penguin is a must-see destination in Tasmania, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penguin to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Penguin

Penguin in July
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penguin in July
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Penguin

Plane

Although Penguin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 30 km from Penguin. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Penguin departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Penguin is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 221 km from Penguin. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Hobart.

Plane

Although Penguin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Devonport (DPO), which is located 30 km from Penguin. Devonport is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Etihad Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Penguin departs from Melbourne and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Penguin is to pick up a car hire from Hobart, which is about 221 km from Penguin. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Hobart.

Airports near Penguin

Airlines serving Penguin

United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (309 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,586 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (264 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (313 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Penguin

Most booked hotels in Penguin

Penguin Waterfront Escape
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$196+
Penguin Beachfront Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$165+
Madsen Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$165+

Hiring a car in Penguin

Expect to pay $1.78 per litre in Penguin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.29 and $28.39.

Expect to pay $1.78 per litre in Penguin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.29 and $28.39.