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The Happy Backpacker

Hostel in Penguin

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About

The Happy Backpacker is a hostel in Penguin. The hostel is close to Penguin Beach and Johnsons Beach, about 0.8 km from Penguin Miniature Railway Station, about 0.3 km from Penguin Beach. Within a short walk you'll find 3 places to eat, 3 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop.

Location

What's nearby

  • Penguin Beach0.3 km
  • Johnsons Beach0.9 km
  • Preservation Bay Beach2.7 km
  • Midway Beach4.0 km
  • Three Sisters Nature Reserve Lookout4.2 km
  • Goat Island access point5.6 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 3 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Devonport Airport (DPO) 30.4 km → all hotels near DPO
Nearest station
Penguin Miniature Railway Station0.8 km
Nearest beach
Penguin Beach0.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 12.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
AUD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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