The ferry for Penguin Island departs from Mersey Point hourly from October to June. Ferry tickets can be purchased at the nearby visitor centre. Do not walk across the sandbar to Penguin Island. Strong rips and currents can occur, water depth and conditions change rapidly. People have drowned attempting this crossing.
Dive this submerged reef in eight metres of water with interesting arches, caves and tunnels and excellent invertebrate life. This reef is in a sanctuary zone within Marmion Marine Park. Look but don’t touch fish and other marine animals. All marine life in sanctuary zones is protected.
