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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail – Fire Recovery Experience — Image credit: Department for Environment and Water

Natural Attractions

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

Nature's secrets are waiting to be discovered at every step of the five-day trek, with the trail weaving its way through the most botanically unique area in all of South Australia before reaching the rugged, remote and spectacular coastline of the Southern Ocean. The unimaginable beauty of this part of the world has to be seen to be believed. Come and discover the magic for yourself. Looking for an escape into nature? Bookings are now open for independent walkers on the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail. This world class, 66km, five-day walking trail gives you unparalleled access to some of the most rugged, remote and spectacular coastlines in South Australia.

Karatta SA

0.3 km away

Remarkable Rocks

Natural Attractions

Flinders Chase National Park and Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area

Flinders Chase National Park is essential for any Kangaroo Island adventure. This expansive wilderness features iconic Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony. Perched on ancient rocky platforms above the sea, Remarkable Rocks’ surreal shapes and golden orange hues offer extraordinary photo opportunities. Admirals Arch at Cape du Couedic is not only an impressive rock arch, weathered over thousands of years, but also home to a colony of long-nosed fur seals. Entry fees apply. Tickets can be purchased at the new visitor centre, which also houses The Rocks Café where you can enjoy a variety of food and drinks. NPWS staff are available in the park daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Drive carefully at all times, especially at dawn and dusk. Pack enough water and snacks for your visit, and leave no trace to support bushland recovery.

Flinders Chase SA

0.3 km away

Platypus Waterholes Walk - Flinders Chase National Park

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Platypus Waterholes Walk - Flinders Chase National Park

Flinders Chase National Park is a must for any Kangaroo Island parks adventure. This vast area of wilderness features the iconic Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony. After being devastated by the January 3, 2020 firestorm, the 4.5-kilometer walking track along the Black Swamp and Rocky River has been rebuilt, allowing visitors to explore the habitat where the island's platypus reside. Access: This walk begins at Flinders Chase Visitor Centre.

Flinders Chase SA

0.3 km away

Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre

National Parks and Reserves

Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre

Step into a world of natural wonders at the newly built Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre. Located on Kangaroo Island, this state-of-the-art facility welcomes you to explore iconic sites such as Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. With sustainable architecture and interactive exhibits, the centre enhances your understanding and appreciation of this unique environment. Opening for the first time, it stands as a testament to resilience, community spirit, and sustainable tourism. Learn more about the transformation and plan your visit today.

Karatta SA

4.8 km away

Jumping Koalas'

National Parks and Reserves

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Welcome to Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, a privately-owned conservancy focused on providing habitat for native animals to live in the wild. The 5000 acre Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the western end of Kangaroo Island, between the Kelly Hill Caves Conservation Park and the Flinders Chase National Park. It is bordered by over 100,000 acres of protected wilderness lands and the Great Southern Ocean. Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is pleased to offer you self-contained cabins with truly spectacular wilderness views of the beautiful turquoise waters of Hanson Bay. They also offer guided nocturnal tours and guided daytime walks of the Sanctuary so you can experience Australian native marsupials up "close and personal". The Koala Walk is open every day (except Christmas) and is recognised as the best place on Kangaroo Island to see a sustainable population of Koalas in the wild. The Sanctuary is also a bird watchers paradise - with resident Blue Wrens, Lorikeets, Crimson Rosellas, Black Cockatoos, Bush Stone-Curlews, Crescent Honey-eaters, and Cape Barren Geese. They are for pre-booked guided tours only. Tours run most days at 10.30 am, 2.30 pm and sunset. See website for details. Please call or text for last-minute availability.

Karatta SA

7.7 km away

Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park

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Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park

Perched above the sea in Flinders Chase National Park, the impressive Remarkable Rocks form what appear to be a cluster of precariously balanced granite boulders. This stunning work of nature has been shaped by the erosive forces of wind, sea spray and rain over some 500 million years. The golden orange lichen covering some of the rocks offers visitors wonderful photo opportunities at different times of the day. Interpretation signs share the story of how these intriguing rocks were formed. There is a viewing platform providing a vantage point for disabled access. The area also provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the photogenic Casuarina Islets.

Flinders Chase SA

11 km away

Cape du Couedic Lighthouse — Image credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cape du Couedic Lighthouse - Flinders Chase National Park

Cape du Couedic Lighthouse is included with your Flinders Chase entry permit or Kangaroo Island Tour Pass. (please note there is no access inside) The lighthouse which was constructed between 1906–1909, consists of a tower built from 2,000 pieces of local stone, together with three four-roomed cottages to house the head keeper and two assistants with their families. The light characteristic shows two flashes every ten seconds, emitted at a focal plane height of 103 metres (338 feet). A Fresnel lens made by Chance Brothers is used there. For many of its early years the site was inaccessible by land. Stores, materials and equipment brought by boat to Weirs Cove and were hauled up to the lighthouse by a flying fox winching system originally powered by a pair of horses. Today the lighthouse is automated.

Flinders Chase SA

12 km away

Admirals Arch

Natural Attractions

Admirals Arch

Admirals Arch is a natural rock arch created by amazing forces of nature. It's situated within Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island. You can access the boardwalk around the cliff face which leads to a viewing platform overlooking the arch. The arch is sculpted by weathering and erosion from the sea over thousands of years. To reach the arch there is a purpose-built boardwalk, it’s steep with steps at the end that take you to see the arch itself. If you can’t make it down to the arch, the scenery along the way is still well worth a journey along the boardwalk. Fur-seals often play among the rocks. These dark brown seals feed at sea but return to land to rest and breed. In summer, each of the large males establishes a territory with a number of females. You can often see Fur-seal pups playing near the rock pools beneath the arch. There is an interpretive centre at the park with more information, maps and ideas for walking and viewing wildlife nearby. You can also stay nearby in the heritage lighthouse cottages at Cape de Couedic. These have been beautifully restored with modern facilities.

Flinders Chase SA

12 km away

Hanson Bay Beach

Natural Attractions

Hanson Bay Beach

This small, secluded bay sits along the south coast of Kangaroo Island just west of the famous Kelly Hill Conservation Park. It is accessible via West River Road, which runs south off of South Coast Road. West River Road is an unsealed road, but like many places the harder it is to get to the more beautiful it is. A popular surf-fishing area with a spectacular sandy beach with a walkway that leads you to the second section of the beach. Hanson Bay is moderately safe for swimming at the river mouth.

Karatta SA

13 km away

Inside the Caves — Image credit: Kelly Hill Caves

Natural Attractions

Kelly Hill Caves

Ready to step back in time? Kelly Hill Caves has reopened with a brand-new visitor experience. An audio-visual tour featuring narration and a dynamic light display will provide visitors with an immersive experience through the history of the caves. The experience starts with a guided above-ground walk. Here, you learn about the caves’ history and view new interpretive signage, setting the stage for the underground adventure. Visited before? The tour offers fresh insights for both new and returning visitors. About Kelly Hill Caves Around two million years ago the sea was constantly changing between its present level and 125 metres lower, intermittently exposing the continental shelf. It was at this time that the dunes of Kelly Hill were formed as calcareous shell fragments from the exposed sea bed were windblown and deposited on the island’s south and west coast. Over a long period of time these dunes hardened into a porous limestone that is shaped by the action of percolating rainwater. At Kelly Hill this has given rise to an underground labyrinth of sinkholes and caverns thought to extend for kilometres. Nature has again created some of its finest work here, with caves full of beautiful yet fragile stalagmites, stalactites, helictites and towering columns that transport visitors to another world.

Karatta SA

16 km away

Kangaroo Island Mini Golf Course Hole 15 — Image credit: Kangaroo Island Mini Golf

Amusement and Theme Parks

Kangaroo Island Mini Golf

Kangaroo Island Mini Golf is located along South Coast Road on Kangaroo Island, making it an excellent stop on your way to major tourist attractions such as Kelly Hill Caves and Flinders Chase National Park. Nestled amongst the beautiful bushland of the island, the picturesque 18-hole mini golf course is suitable for all ages and skill levels. The mini golf course has only recently opened to residents and visitors to the island, providing excellent family fun and making it a must-do holiday activity. The brand-new course offers some challenging holes as well as an interesting backdrop with eucalyptus trees and Australian scrub weaving around each of the holes, And abundant bird wildlife. Free parking is available on-site, and drinks can be purchased at the office upon arrival. Kangaroo Island Mini Golf is open to large group bookings.

Karatta SA

19 km away

Metal Art Allsorts — Image credit: Mark and Robyn Russell

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mark Russell Artist, Maker

Mark Russell Artist, Maker features a metal art gallery and sculpture garden on the western end of Kangaroo Island, just 20 minutes west of Vivonne Bay on the way to the renowned Flinders Chase National Park. Discover rusty, patina and unusual artwork made from nuts, bolts, spanners and more. Artworks consist of different size Xanthurias, bullrush, lily pads, spiders, wall art and so much more. A new small walking trail to stroll to take in the serenity of the 350-acre bushland. Stop along the trail at the few bench chairs and listen to the birds and frogs.

Karatta SA

23 km away

Harveys Return Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

Natural Attractions

Harveys Return Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

Flinders Chase National Park is a must for any Kangaroo Island parks adventure. This vast area of wilderness features the iconic Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony. The Harveys Return Hike follows the original route used by lightkeepers from nearby Cape Borda. Enjoy oceans views with striking landscapes, but come prepared for steep sections. Access: this hike begins from the carpark at Harveys Return campsite. Look for the picnic table by campsite one for access to the trail.

Flinders Chase SA

24 km away

Return Road Hike

Natural Attractions

Return Road Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

Flinders Chase National Park is a must for any Kangaroo Island parks adventure. This vast area of wilderness features the iconic Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony. This undulating hike follows the lightkeepers’ old cart track which transported suppliers between Harveys Return and Cape Borda. You’ll spot sugar gum woodland and the lightkeepers cemetery. The trail finishes at Cape Borda, where you can extend your walk by completing the short Clifftop Hike to a lookout. Access: This hike can begin at either Harveys Return or Cape Borda Lightstation.

Flinders Chase SA

24 km away

Cape Borda kangaroos

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cape Borda Lightstation - Flinders Chase National Park

Cape Borda Lighthouse is perched on cliffs overlooking Investigator Strait. Located on the north western corner of Kangaroo Island, this unique square lighthouse was built in 1858 and is steeped in European history. The lightstation was established to guide ships entering the dangerous waters of Investigator Strait from the west. During colonisation, the South Australian settlement was almost entirely dependent on the shipping trade. Take a self-guided tour around the Cape Borda Lightstation settlement. It will give you an insight into the early lightkeepers’ living conditions, and how isolation and a demanding routine dominated their often harsh lives. After the self-guided tour, enjoy a stroll along one of the walking trails around the park including the Cliff Top Hike. This short trail through a picturesque rock garden takes you to a stone lookout that provides an ideal vantage point for spotting whales and dolphins.

Cape Borda SA

26 km away

Waterfall Creek Hike

Natural Attractions

Waterfall Creek Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

Flinders Chase National Park is a must for any Kangaroo Island parks adventure. This vast area of wilderness features the iconic Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony. The Waterfall Creek Hike follows a trail down to a creek and onto steeping stones that lead you to a winding trail to a lookout with stunning seasonal waterfall. Access: This hike begins in the car park in the Western River Wilderness Protection Area, off Colmans Road.

Flinders Chase SA

31 km away

Pepper Grinders

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Red Gum Gallery

Nestled in the heart of Kangaroo Island, discover the unique artistry and natural beauty of Kangaroo Island at the Australian Red Gum Gallery. Here, artist Jonny Gloyne breathes new life into the relics of the giant Red Gum trees that once flourished on the island's western end. Hand-turning each piece, he creates a stunning range of high-quality products that are both beautiful and useful. From pepper and salt mills to salad bowls, fruit platters, clocks, and barometers, there's something for everyone to admire. Experience a truly immersive stay at Roo Lagoon Homestead where you can spend your day observing and learning the skillful techniques of Jonny. With the option to stay onsite, you'll have the opportunity to witness firsthand the mastery of Jonny's craft. The Australian Red Gum Gallery typically operates from 10am to 4pm, six days a week. However, it is recommended to make an appointment and contact them prior to your visit.

Newland SA

32 km away

Western River Cove

Natural Attractions

Western River Cove Beach

Western River Cove is one of the nicer beaches on the entire island, and well worth the winding drive out to the coast. The 200 m wide, north facing cove is accessible by car, with a car park and picnic area located behind the beach. A foot bridge crosses the creek to the backing dunes and a track runs along the western rocks to the point. The cove contains two beaches. The main beach is a 160 m long, north facing sand beach, backed by dunes extending 150 m inland over the valley flats. The small river flows down the eastern side of the beach, while the beach itself is moderately steep, with a narrow continuous bar. Boats moor in the cove at times and use the beach to land their dinghies. On the eastern side of the cove is a 50 m long boulder beach, bordered and fronted by rock platforms and bedrock reefs. Good fishing off the rocks around all three beaches. Well worth visiting for a picnic, a swim or to fish.

Western River SA

38 km away

Vivonne Bay Jetty

Natural Attractions

Vivonne Bay Beach

Vivonne Bay was voted one of Australia's top beaches, this was because of its clear water, cleanliness and privacy. Its long, sandy beach is ideal for picnics, sunbathing, fishing and surfing. The beach at Vivonne Bay is also famed for its cray fishing and numerous boats leave and arrive at the town’s jetty with a fresh catch. There are picnic and barbeque areas set up at the jetty that are available for public use.

Vivonne Bay SA

40 km away

Point Ellen

Natural Attractions

Point Ellen

At Vivonne Bay western headland, Point Ellen provides photographers with spectacular coastal scenery views with the Southern Ocean sending its waves crashing on to the cliff face. At Point Ellen you will also be able to find some amazing hidden rock pools. Their stunning, clear turquoise waters are so inviting for a swim. But beware! On large swell days, the waves can be dangerous at the rock pools.

Vivonne Bay SA

41 km away

Snellings Beach

Natural Attractions

Snelling Beach

Snellings Beach is the most visible and most popular on the north coast. The North Coast Road runs right past the western end of the beach, providing parking and beach access, while a lookout on the road provides an excellent view of the entire beach. The 660 m long, northwest facing beach receives waves averaging over 1 m, which maintain a 100 m wide surf zone dominated by four beach rips and permanent rips against the rocks at each end. The waves tend to increase in height toward the western end, increasing the rip intensity. A 10 m high foredune backs the beach, with the Middle River meandering through the backing floodplain and exiting across the northern end of the beach.

Middle River SA

44 km away

King George Beach

Natural Attractions

King George Beach

The main King George Beach is located at the river mouth. It is a 220 m long white sand beach, backed by a 100 m wide foredune and farm land, with the river draining across the eastern end of the beach. The beach receives waves averaging about 1 m which maintain a 50 m to occasionally 100 m wide bar, usually with a rip against the eastern rocks. Jagged rock platforms and backing cliffs border the beach. Swimming The only beach suitable for swimming is the main King George River mouth beach, but this is surrounded by private farmland with no public access. All the other beaches are dominated by rocks and reefs. Good fishing spots abound along this rocky-reefy shoreline. The best place to see an example of a cobble-boulder beach is at the King George Beach access point. This location also provides good access to rocky fishing locations.

Middle River SA

48 km away

Lions Park Parndana

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Lions Park Parndana

The Parndana Lions Park is located in the centre of Parndana and provides an idealic place for a quick break. This Park has plenty to offer with cubby houses, sandpits, slides, monkey bars and climbing equipment to keep the children entertained. There are picnic facilities so you can enjoy a family afternoon at the Park.

Parndana SA

51 km away

Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum

The Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum is a modern historical display telling the stories of the development of the soldier settlement scheme in the early 1950s. A short stop will give you a snapshot of the lives of the settler's. Tales of logging, chaining, dozing and lavvy lane will capture your imagination. In an era before 240 volt power, good roads and telephones, the innovation and humour shown by this generation is a delight. The hall was built by the Returned Services League and dedicated as a memorial to Soldier Settlement, the building now contains memorabilia, photographs and stories relating to the development of Parndana and surrounding districts. The museum tells of how the land was cleared and improved for farming. The stories tell of their experiences, hardships, fellowship and humour that saw them successfully reshape their lives and build a community to be proud of.

Parndana SA

51 km away

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