Skip to main content
Western Australian State Government Logo
Parks and Wildlife Service logo
Explore Parks logo
English Dutch French German Italian Portuguese Russian Spanish

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Explore WA's parks

    All parks

    Park Finder Map

    Attractions and places to visit

    Trails

    Regions of WA

    • Australia's South West
    • Australia's Coral Coast
    • Australia's North West
    • Australia's Golden Outback
    • Destination Perth
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Know before you go

    Know before you go

    Get the practical ‘know how’ to adventure into Western Australia’s national parks confidently, responsibly and safely.

    Safety

    Natural area hazards

    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

    Fishing, boating, paddling, snorkelling and diving

    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

    Access to nature south of Perth

    Access to trails

    Caring for our parks

    Marine conservation

    Fees

    Park entry fees

    Park passes

    Camping fees

    Attraction fees

    Other fees

    Concessions

    Fee waivers

    Camping

    Where and when to camp

    Campground facilities

    Campfires, firewood and cooking appliances

    Powered campsites and generators

    Group camping

    Online campsite booking terms and conditions

    Current campfire conditions

    Campgrounds availability for non-bookable campgrounds

    When to go

    Adventure activities

    Drones in parks

    Tours and accommodation

    Conducting an event in a park

    Pets in parks

    Getting around

    Park visitor guides, maps and itineraries

    Park visitor guides

    Aboriginal cultural heritage in parks

  • Get inspired
  • Where to stay
  • Park alerts
  1. Home
  2. Destination Perth
  3. Perth Islands and Reefs
  4. Shoalwater Islands Marine Park

Shoalwater Islands Marine Park

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.

Learn about little penguins at the Discovery Centre on Penguin Island or get the biceps pumping on a kayak trail – you might just have a bottlenose dolphin swim along for the ride. Wicked wildlife experiences await.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Tourism WA

Select page section

  • Need to know
  • Location
  • About this park
  • Activities
  • Attractions
  • Trails
  • Campgrounds

About this park

Cavernous reefs provide excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities. Grab a permit and you can explore a dive wreck or check out the surf break to the west of Penguin Island. 

Hop aboard a wildlife cruise and swim with the dolphins or a kayak tour and learn about the local marine residents including the rare Australian seal. You’ll find them lazing about on their own island – Seal Island of course! 

Launch your tinnie for a spot of fishing or crabbing (just check the zoning maps in the park brochure), or when the wind picks up, the wind and kite surfing is great. 

The birdlife is abundant and can be appreciated on the purpose-built network of boardwalks along the coastline and on Penguin Island – look up to see the pelicans soaring above or down below where you might see fluffy chicks and their protective parents still in their nest. 

All this just an hour from Perth!

Review So much going on in one place. 

Stunning scenery, awesome swimming, snorkelling, diving and walking. Penguins, dolphins, sea lions, pelicans and historic sites. You'll need more than one day.... Julie M – Trip Advisor 

Safety information

Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about swimming, surfing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, snorkelling and diving. Consider traveling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life! 

Gallery

Image
Two people in yellow kayaks on the ocean paddling past a sandbar with a sleeping seal
Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Tourism WA

Shoalwater Islands Marine Park

Activities

Bushwalking

Canoeing and kayaking

Fishing

Scuba diving

Snorkelling

Surfing

Swimming

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Gnaarla Karla Booja people as the traditional owners of Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No dogs (or other pets) allowed in this park

No park entry fee

Entry to Shoalwater Islands Marine Park is free.

Park office / Contact

Mandurah Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9405 0750
martinstank@dbca.wa.gov.au

Location

Destination Perth
Perth Islands and Reefs
Perth Coast & Plain

Trails

Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Paddle

Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Paddle

8km
View this trail
Penguin Island Boardwalk

Penguin Island Boardwalk

1.5km
View this trail

Campgrounds

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

Connect with us

Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions logo
Parks and Wildlife Service logo
Explore Parks logo

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Explore WA's parks

    All parks

    Park Finder Map

    Attractions and places to visit

    Trails

    Regions of WA

    • Australia's South West
    • Australia's Coral Coast
    • Australia's North West
    • Australia's Golden Outback
    • Destination Perth
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Know before you go

    Know before you go

    Get the practical ‘know how’ to adventure into Western Australia’s national parks confidently, responsibly and safely.

    Safety

    Natural area hazards

    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

    Fishing, boating, paddling, snorkelling and diving

    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

    Access to nature south of Perth

    Access to trails

    Caring for our parks

    Marine conservation

    Fees

    Park entry fees

    Park passes

    Camping fees

    Attraction fees

    Other fees

    Concessions

    Fee waivers

    Camping

    Where and when to camp

    Campground facilities

    Campfires, firewood and cooking appliances

    Powered campsites and generators

    Group camping

    Online campsite booking terms and conditions

    Current campfire conditions

    Campgrounds availability for non-bookable campgrounds

    When to go

    Adventure activities

    Drones in parks

    Tours and accommodation

    Conducting an event in a park

    Pets in parks

    Getting around

    Park visitor guides, maps and itineraries

    Park visitor guides

    Aboriginal cultural heritage in parks

  • Get inspired
  • Where to stay
  • Park alerts

Footer

  • Privacy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Copyright
  • Parks and Wildlife Service
  • Contact us

Copyright © 2022 Government of Western Australia. All rights reserved.

Back to top