Top Things to do in Kangaroo Island
The 10 Best Things to Do in Kangaroo Island, Australia
Kangaroo Island is the epitome of variety, ripe with pristine beaches, historic lighthouses, conservation land, underground caves, rare honeybees, gourmet local delicacies and… penguins. Book a tour with the Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre to watch these tuxedoed darlings waddle along the water, then tuck into a hearty dinner featuring native ingredients like rich sheep’s-milk cheese, freshwater marron, olive oil and boutique wine. The island’s art galleries showcase the woodworking, glass-blowing and furniture-making talents of local craftsmen.
Restaurants in Kangaroo Island
1. Flinders Chase National Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Western end of Kangaroo Island features magnificent coastal landscapes coupled with vast Wilderness areas and diverse wildlife. Flinders Chase National Park is the home of the iconic Admiral's Arch with its colony of New Zealand fur seals and the truly Remarkable Rocks. Open every day except Christmas day.
Reviewed By Judave - Tauranga, New Zealand
Visiting sites in Flinders Chase National Park was the highlight of our trip to Kangaroo Island, in my view it is a must visit! We saw the Remarkable rocks which are not only geologically remarkable, but also their location is incredibly remarkable. Weirs Cove were they landed the supplies for those manning and living at the Lighthouse. Also Cape du Couedic or Admirals Arch. All stunning, such rugged sites, amazing
2. Raptor Domain
Overall Ratings
5 based on 731 reviews
OPEN 10:00-4:00 Daily inc Public Holidays (Closed Christmas Day) Raptor Domain is a rehabilitation education centre and is the Ultimate, Interactive Wildlife Experience. We do not display animals in cages. Interaction and viewing of animals only during presentations. Venom Pit Presentation: 10:30 45 min This is an amazing look at Venom and the creatures that use it. ENTER IF YOU DARE!! Birds of Prey Presentations: 11:30 and 2:30 1hr Join us for an inspiring, interactive and educational experience. Get up close and personal with some of our beautiful Birds of Prey. Owls,Falcons,Eagles,Kookaburras and much more. Put on a glove and have our birds fly to you. Or hold our majestic eagle for a photo. Fang-Tastic Reptile presentation 1:00pm 45min Hold and enjoy an up close and personal experience with some of Australia's enchanting reptiles. Join us for 1,2 or all 3 presentations. Great photo opportunities, Fun for the whole family. Pre show order system for Food available.
Reviewed By Christine C - Echuca, Australia
We really enjoyed the raptor show. It was informative and entertaining, with a variety of birds. We were lucky enough to be invited to stay on at the end to watch Kyle training a dear little kestrel - and were even able to help him. The event was great value for $20 and one of the most enjoyable things I did on the island.
3. Admirals Arch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 446 reviews
Reviewed By lovetohike1111 - Prescott, Arizona
We visited as part of a day trip to KI and the walk to the “cave” is beautiful. Our day was sunny and quite windy which was refreshing after being on the bus. The walk is perhaps 1/2 mile round trip and the downhill is easy. The Southern Ocean is gorgeous here was various breakers creating sizable waves. Continue on the boardwalk down, don’t miss the seals sunning themselves on the rocks below, then take the turn and there is the “cave/arch” in all its glory! It is huge with the waves crashing into and around the cave. You feel the sea mist and breathe in as you watch mesmerized by this gorgeous place. A must do!
4. Kangaroo Island Spirits
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
South Australia's first boutique distillery, Kangaroo Island Spirits is producing award winning Gin and a number of liqueurs which utilise local and native ingredients. The cellar door offers free tastings in a rustic but personal setting. Great coffee or have a cocktail and platter of local produce in our Gin Garden.
Reviewed By ThereseMac - Sydney, Australia
I really liked the whiskey barrel gin but felt it was over priced.
They do not seem to be able to cope with small groups arriving at the same time - we went twice and it was the same both time. You are greeted with 'we'll be with you soon' but they weren't. And then part way through your tasting they move to another customer and just leave you.
5. Stokes Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Angelangel1 - Melbourne, Australia
Pulling into car park all you see is beach with large rocks. On checking closely there is a sign pointing to beach. This entails a lovely short walk climbing thru the rocks and eventually coming out onto a large expanse of white sandy beach. This part of the walk is half the fun. Very safe swimming for families with young children. At end of car park is well maintained clean picnic shelter, well protected from sun and rain. If need to purchase picnic lunch great cafe also near car park.
6. Seal Bay Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Seal Bay offers one of the most exceptional nature-based experiences in the world. Fees are invested into ongoing research and conservation efforts and through these efforts we hope to preserve the natural habitat of a wild Australian sea lion colony for generations to come. Our tours are designed to suit a wide variety of visitors - you can stay all day if you want to! There are no enclosures or cages at Seal Bay. Instead, you will be taken into the heart of the colony where our experienced guides will teach you more about these endangered animals. Visitors given a unique insight into how these endangered animals fish, surf, rest, interact with their pups and defend their territory.If you prefer, you can set your own pace on the wheelchair accessible 300 metre boardwalk which meanders through the dunes to a number of viewing platforms.
Reviewed By John B - Adelaide, Australia
The weather had turned very cool & windy and we copped it full blast down at the bottom of the walkway. There certainly were fewer sea lions there than when we had last visited but some of the young were very playful & you would not want to go to KI without going here.
7. Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is a fun day out for all ages! Hand feed kangaroos, touch and hold koalas, see Penguins play, slither in and see our reptiles and get up close with many of our beautiful Australia native animals. Take a stroll at your own pace, join our guided tour or come along to our interactive animal displays. Stay for morning tea or lunch and enjoy our lovely cafe and coffee. The park has new owners since late 2013, so if you have visited before then be sure to come back and see all our changes.
Reviewed By Nicola W - Singapore, Singapore
We are a 3 generation family, Granny, Parents and Kids aged 14-9 and we all had a wonderful day at Kangaroo Island wildlife park, we feed and walked amoungst the Kangaroos and Wallabies, cuddled and stroked Koalas saw lovely birds including fairy penguins and many native animals. The staff were knowledgeable and welcoming and clearly cared a great deal about their animals. The animals were in clean and spacious settings . There was even a good cappucino to be enjoyed ! We were there outside of school holidays and so we had the talk and cuddling session with the Koalas to ourselves. It was a special experience that we will all remember forever!
8. Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 373 reviews
Reviewed By PeterHarvey - Norwich UK
Pleased to have done this tour. Grateful that we were accommodated as although I'd booked it ahead I didn't check the dates we were offered which were wrong; however showing the receipt albeit for the wrong date was accepted - thanks. Yes we saw the KI "big 5" including a close encounter with an Echidna which didn't just curl up but inspected our feet. Hundreds of Roos and Wallabies; Possums and Koalas also. Tips - if you have headlamps bring them. If camping, the western KI campground is only 5 minutes away.
9. Dudley Cellar Door
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Dudley's cliff-top Cellar Door is situated on Kangaroo Island's stunning North Coast, just a few minutes drive from the Ferry Terminal in Penneshaw. Open 10am-5pm daily. Taste handcrafted K.I. wines in a spectacular location while enjoying a gourmet K.I. pizza or platter. Browse through our exquisite range of wool and natural fibre clothing, K.I. produce and artworks. Coffee and beer also available.
Reviewed By TravellerKRH - Adelaide, Australia
The view is amazing (as are the number of people taking photos of it!). It can be a bit cool on the balcony if it's windy so take a jacket. The food was fine, but if your'e a vegetarian your only options are a cheese plate or a dip plate (but this is not uncommon on KI - you can't assume there will be a vego option at places). The Mexican chicken pizza was yummy. The wines were...well...there's a reason KI is not known as an amazing wine region. I don't know if it's that it's not a great spot for growing grapes or if the winemakers just don't have the same experience in other parts of the state but we went to two wineries and both had only 1-2 wines that were worth drinking and the rest were very, very, very average. As I said...you go here for the view.
10. Kelly Hill Conservation Park and Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By EFoley11
We really enjoyed our tour of the Kelly Hill Caves. Gemma was our guide and gave a highly informative and interesting talk on the caves and their history. There are very steep steps in and out of the cave so appropriate footwear is recommended. The cave has dim lighting to allow for some beautiful photos and ease moving around without the need for a torch. The reception centre is very isolated and does not sell food other than ice creams and soft drinks so you will need to bring your own food to eat while you wait for your tour.
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