Penneshaw, Australia

Cruise Port

Penneshaw

Town in South Australia.

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Overview

Penneshaw is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -35.718, 137.94.

About Penneshaw

Penneshaw is a township in the Australian state of South Australia located on the northeast coast of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island about 107 kilometres (66 mi) south of the state capital of Adelaide. It is the island’s main ferry port with regular services from Cape Jervis. Penneshaw features a Maritime and Folk Museum, and evening tours to a colony of little penguin, the only species of penguin to breed in Australian waters. At the 2011 census, Penneshaw had a population of 276.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Penneshaw — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Penneshaw

Penneshaw harbour
Penneshaw harbour
Penneshaw Jetty, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Penneshaw Jetty, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Frenchman's Rock Penneshaw
Frenchman's Rock Penneshaw

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 23°C in Jan and coolest around 14°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
23°
16°
Feb
22°
16°
Mar
21°
16°
Apr
20°
14°
May
17°
12°
Jun
15°
11°
Jul
14°
10°
Aug
15°
10°
Sep
17°
10°
Oct
18°
11°
Nov
19°
13°
Dec
21°
14°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Penneshaw the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Penneshaw, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →