Top Things to do in Kangaroo Island
Top 10 Things to do in Kangaroo Island, South 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
5.0 based on 1,699 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 Skeney57 - Sydney, Australia
This NP has a lot of variety & heaps to offer from walking trails to spectacular scenery to a multitude of wildlife encounters. You have Cape Borda Lighthouse on the NW Coast, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on the SW Coast, the Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Rocky River, Snake Lagoon & many wilderness trails to explore. Sadly our visit was cut short by extreme weather conditions which led to the NP being closed for safety sake. Will be back to finish our exploration for sure, just hope the dirt tracks have been graded recently !
2. Admirals Arch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 669 reviews
Reviewed By benjamingwell
absolutley beautiful natural wonder, full of amazing stinky local wildlife. the sea was so rough it was a spectacular site. if driving back in the dark or near dusk be aware of the abundance of nocturnal life that will be darting about the road. best to go in the day time unless you want a very slow and sometimes stressful drive home avoiding all the little critters.
3. Fine Art Kangaroo Island
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Serene showcase of local and Island inspired artworks, lovingly curated in a renovated heritage building in the heart of the Island's main township, Kingscote. Views to panoramic Nepean Bay compliment award winning artworks, working jewellery studio and quirky Wabi-Sabi arts courtyard. Resident Fred Peters creates custom jewellery while you visit. Other featured artists featured include Neil Sheppard (Shep), ShepJanet Ayliffe, Jenny Clapson, Fred Peters, Nicholas Burness Pike, Dave Clark and many, many more.
Reviewed By 639russellm
We have regularly visited Kangaroo Island over the past 8 years and each time we call in at Fine Art Kangaroo Island. Fred, the owner, always gives a warm welcome and has a great variety of jewellery, sculptures and paintings, virtually all of which are produced on KI. If you visit Kingscote then I’d recommend calling in to view the latest pieces and have a chat with Fred.
4. Dudley Wines
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4.5 based on 287 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 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Taste handcrafted K.I. wines in a spectacular location, while enjoying a small cellar door menu (Lunch bookings essential). Browse through our exquisite range of wool and natural fibre clothing, K.I. produce and artworks.
Reviewed By Thinlinx
On a drive out to Cape Willoughtby Lighthouse Saturday, we stopped in for lunch at Dudley Wines Cellar Door on the way back(only about 10 mins drive out of Penneshaw, and, Wow, Wow, Wow , walking out to sit on a beautiful big deck to indulge of this Wow factor view. We ordered two tasting paddles of their wines, and a tasting plate of fresh and delicious local produce. Very nice wines, especially the premium reds (on the $15 paddle) and the food complemented perfectly. Great friendly and knowledgeable service as well. Well worth a hop into on Kangaroo Island. Jeanne
5. Kelly Hill Conservation Park
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4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By jpgrygus - Adelaide, Australia
Great place to bring the kids for the short tour. We had an amazing guide called Gemma (hope name is spelt right). Very knowledgeable, highly educational and amazing history. Watch for when the lights go out! (While you're waiting for the tour go echidna spotting in the bush)
6. Hope Cottage
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Suebright - Brighton, Australia
An amazing display of historical items and written information about Kangaroo Island , take some time to visit it is well worth the trip.
7. Bay of Shoals Winery
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Zanderpants - Adelaide, Australia
Love a beautiful winery with friends, then you will love exploring this coastal winery cellar door! We did the tasting, had a picnic lunch that you can select multiple options! We had the espresso cheese, which was amazing, with kalamata olives, blue cheese, salami and crackers- yum yum yum! Whilst sitting overlooking the beautiful bay of shoals coastline drinking the beautiful wines and tasting each of our favourites!! We found our favourite being many but bought the rose!! So many choices!! Love this winery very cool, very scenic and lovely wines with a unique food experience!! X
8. Little Sahara
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Little Sahara is a system of naturally occurring coastal blowout dunes located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island. Formed over the last 7000 years as a result of storms and erosion after a major fire, the sand dunes of Little Sahara covers approximately two square kilometers in the gazetted locality of Vivonne Bay and vary in size from approximately 70 meters above sea level. To ensure it’s preservation for future generations, Little Sahara has been heritage listed since the 1970’s and the property is privately owned. It is through the generosity of the owner that tourist are permitted to visit the site.
Reviewed By AngelaB2775
Went on the Dune buggy tour with my Mum,Dad,sister & daughter,& we had the most amazing time.Locky was our guide for the one hour tour,& he was very informative about the region.He was an exceptional driver too,& made sure that we were all looked after.Can't recommend this place enough to anyone visiting KI.
9. Kangaroo Island Brewery
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4.5 based on 89 reviews
Kangaroo Island's first micro-brewery cellar door with great beer, food and views. Come for a quick beer, or stay for a few hours with some delicious food. Tea, coffee and soft drinks available for the non-beer drinkers, and 20 acres of paddock for the kids to play in! Open Saturday's, Sunday's and Public Holiday Monday's / Friday's 11am to 7pm. Hand Built Brewery serving Hand Build Beer.
Reviewed By wineandbeers - Hanoi, Vietnam
Best beer I’ve had in Australia. The pale and amber are perfect for a chill island day, the staff is knowledgeable and down to earth, and the space is beautiful and all built by the brewer Mike. Staying true to the roots of craft brewing, Mike is doing an awesome job with simple yet creative brews. This is where I want to spend my days on Kangaroo Island ????
10. Clifford's Honey Farm
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4.0 based on 578 reviews
Reviewed By Jb2010jb - Brisbane Region, Australia
The honey farm is worth the drive through the beautiful canola fields alone. Greeted with friendly service and more info on the local unique Ligurian bees than I could take in. Amazing to see the bees in action too. Great local products on sale.
