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Penneshaw Information

Situated on the northeast coast of the Island, the seaside village is an attractive welcome for visitors arriving on the Sealink ferries. With a commanding view of the mainland, just 18km across Backstairs Passage, Penneshaw is the community centre for Dudley Peninsula.

Visitors enjoy a wide selection of accommodation in Penneshaw or one of the surrounding bays. Visitors are well serviced with places to eat and purchase all they require.

Recently upgraded, Christmas Cove has been a haven for small boats for over 150 years. The Hog Bay Jetty is famous as a fishing spot. Tommy ruff, trevally, snook, King George whiting and salmon can be caught in peaceful, picturesque surroundings. Penneshaw is home to a colony of Little Penguins. Tours are conducted nightly from the Penguin Interpretive Centre.

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