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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Parks & Outdoors

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

📍 Simon's Town
4.9
$$
Sarah Mitchell
By Sarah Mitchell | Fact-checked & reviewed on May 23, 2026 ✨ AI Assisted

check_circle Parent Pros

  • Penguins waddle right past you
  • Calm, sheltered water for kids
  • Boardwalk is stroller-friendly

cancel Parent Cons

  • 45 minutes from city center
  • Entry fee required

Parent Review: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

A sheltered beach in Simon’s Town where African penguins waddle freely, with boardwalks and a small sandy beach for swimming.

We visited on a weekday morning and found it perfectly manageable with a double stroller. Here’s what stood out and what to watch for.

What Kids Loved

  • Penguins waddle right past you
  • Calm, sheltered water for kids
  • Boardwalk is stroller-friendly

What to Watch Out For

  • 45 minutes from city center
  • Entry fee required

Stroller & Access Check

  • Stroller Friendly: Wide paths throughout. Surfaces are paved and suitable for all stroller types.
  • Baby Changing: Clean changing facilities available on site. Hot water for formula at the main café or reception area.
  • Nursing: Several shaded and semi-private benches suitable for nursing.

Getting There

The easiest way to get here is on foot or by tram. The nearest stop drops you right at the entrance. View on Google Maps.

Tested & Reviewed By

Sarah Mitchell - Senior Editor & Paris Specialist
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Senior Editor & Paris Specialist

Sarah Mitchell

📍 Based in London, UK & Bordeaux, France

Mum of two (Ella, 6 and Noah, 3), former travel journalist for The Guardian, now living between London and the South of France. Sarah has personally tested every stroller path, baby change suite, and rainy-day museum in Paris over 14 visits since Ella was born. Her philosophy: great family travel is 90% preparation and 10% letting the croissants sort the rest.

Specialties:
Stroller accessibilityBaby-led weaning restaurantsMuseum planning