Penguin Island Weddings

Weddings

Penguin Island is a unique location for your wedding ceremony. The grassed picnic area in front of the Discovery Centre is protected from the sea breeze and overlooks breathtaking coastal views of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. After the ceremony your guests can enjoy an easy stroll along the network of timber boardwalks and lookouts that take in spectacular views from Pt Peron to Port Kennedy, while the natural beauty of the island provides the perfect backdrop for your bridal party photos. Rockingham Wild Encounters will ensure your guests arrive in comfort and safety and that your special day will be one to remember!

Open daily from September 15th until the long weekend in June, 9am to 4pm.
The last return ferry from Penguin Island departs at 4pm.
Our vessel has a maximum capacity of 75 passengers. Allow 15 minutes travel time for a round trip from Mersey Point to Penguin Island and back again for each load of guests. For example 90 guests and your bride arriving separately will require 3 round trips which will take 37.5 minutes.
Penguin Island is an A class nature reserve- we ask that you take the well being of the environment and it's wildlife into account by ensuring that your guests are aware that there is no smoking permitted on the boats or Penguin Island. Littering including the throwing of confetti and rice is strictly prohibited.
No power outlets are in place at any of the permitted ceremony sites, so no powered sound devices are allow. Battery operated sound devices and musical instruments are allowed with prior written permission, providing they do not offend other park users with excessive noise.
There are no kiosk or barbeque facilities on the island but you are welcome to take eskies and picnic baskets. There are environmentally friendly composting toilets on the island and public toilets at Mersey Point on the mainland.
All of our boats have wheelchair access and timber boardwalks on the island allow good disabled access from the landing jetty to the picnic area.

Estimating Cost

Group Size of 1 to 75 people- $850
Group Size of 76- 90 people- $1150
*All prices are GST inclusive and include a 7% marine park levy.

Bookings and Enquiries

Please submit the enquiry form below and we will reply with availability and a proposed itinerary within 48 hours. Alternatively speak to our reservations staff on Ph (08) 9591 1333. You will also need written permission from the Department of Environment and Conservation. Please download the PDF below for an application form.