Best places in Penguin, Australia to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Best places in Penguin

Discover the best places in Penguin, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 2.7K places in the city.

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kunanyi / Mount Wellington

Nature preserve

Nature reserve offering trails for walking, horseback riding & cycling, plus rock climbing.

4.80 (7.3K reviews) (~220.15 km from centre)

Mount Oberon Summit

Scenic spot

👍👍 From a small carpark, which you may have to park along the side of the road, it’s a decent continuous grade hike for just over 4kms. There is a short rocky stair section at the end at the communication towers to make it to the summit, and a good place to catch your breath. Once at the summit there a...

4.90 (750 reviews) (~231.92 km from centre)

Freycinet National Park

National park

Protected peninsula of mountains and white sandy beaches with campsites and a visitors' center.

4.80 (3.9K reviews) (~217.74 km from centre)

Da Angelo Ristorante

Italian restaurant

Gourmet pizza and homemade pasta in a traditional, family-run restaurant with takeaway options.

$$ $$

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~223.16 km from centre)

Wilsons Promontory National Park

National park

Popular peninsular site for hiking, camping, wildlife viewing & beach activities.

4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~238.73 km from centre)

Russell Falls

Tourist attraction

Multi-tiered waterfall in Mt. Field National Park, with a viewing platform for photography.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~181.61 km from centre)

Gordon River Cruises

Tourist attraction

Guided river tours with views of the wilderness, walks through the rainforest & lunch or dinner.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~130.95 km from centre)

Mount Field National Park

National park

Celebrated park offering native wildlife & diverse landscapes, plus a visitor center & campground.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~178.68 km from centre)

Devils@Cradle

Wildlife refuge

Peaceful refuge dedicated to Tasmanian devils & quolls, with a visitor center & guided tours.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~54.07 km from centre)

MACq 01 Hotel

Hotel

Warm, airy quarters in a sleek waterfront property with a chic restaurant, a bar & a fitness room.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~222.53 km from centre)

Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park

National park

National park made up of protected rainforests, alpine heathlands & untouched mountains.

4.80 (861 reviews) (~80.09 km from centre)

Cataract Gorge Reserve

National reserve

Public park with a chair lift, hiking trails & landscaped gardens as well as a cafe & restaurant.

4.70 (6.4K reviews) (~94.98 km from centre)

Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

Botanical garden

A 14-hectare site established in 1818 offering historic plants, a visitor centre & a cafe.

4.70 (6K reviews) (~220.7 km from centre)

Marions Lookout

Scenic spot

A steep hike leads to this soaring national park lookout, offering views over wooded peaks & lakes.

4.90 (393 reviews) (~61.47 km from centre)

LOCAL HIDEOUT CAFE

Cafe

👍 First thing you see going into the cafe, everyone behind the counter is smiling and laughing, having a great time. Was seated fairly quickly. Ordered a piccolo coffee and a vegetarian big breakfast. Coffee was good, not a dark roast but perfect for me. The big breakfast was nicely arranged and had a...

$$ $$

4.90 (388 reviews) (~96.07 km from centre)

Hobart Coffee Roasters

Cafe

👍👍 If I could give them 6 stars, I would. Greeted by the joyous host, Grace, it was a lovely spot for the best Cappuccino (creamy thick foam), and very generous food portions for a very reasonable price. Delicious!

4.90 (362 reviews) (~222.5 km from centre)

Dove Lake Boatshed

Tourist attraction

👍 You have come to see cradle mountain behind the lake, if it’s not fine you won’t see the mountain and for the effort you’ve gone to getting here you really want to see the whole mountain. If you can do the whole lake circuit, it’s not that hard and you’ve come all this way! If not the boat shed is o...

4.80 (588 reviews) (~60.61 km from centre)

Blue Derby Mountain Bike Trails

Tourist attraction

Free-to-use network of woodland & riverside trails for all abilities, with bike rentals & camping.

4.80 (581 reviews) (~145.07 km from centre)

Bar Wa Izakaya

Japanese restaurant

Cool, buzzing Japanese eatery whipping up izakaya-inspired dishes, plus a large sake list.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~221.55 km from centre)

Urban Greek

Greek restaurant

Classic Cretan dishes & sharing menus served in an eatery featuring dramatic Ancient Greek murals.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~221.97 km from centre)

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