Kangaroo Island is widely-renowned as nature’s playground, and once you spend a day or two exploring this beautiful island, you will know exactly why!
Spanning 155 kilometres in length and 90 kilometres in width, there is plenty to see and do!
Take the road less travelled and discover unique wildlife, mouth-watering food and wine, breathtaking scenery and a laid-back lifestyle. Or explore the variety of unique restaurants, bars, beaches and impeccably clear waters that hug the coast.
Kangaroo Island produces some of the finest gourmet food and wine in South Australia, with unique local products such as King George Whiting, Marron and delicious Honey sourced from the only Ligurian Bees in South Australia.
Whether you’re travelling with family, friends or a partner, there are delicious eateries, an abundance of wildlife and magnificent attractions to be enjoyed by all who visit Kangaroo Island!
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KI Tourist Information
The visitor information centre (in the same building as Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari) is a great place to find out everything there is to see and do on the island.
45 Howard Drive,
Penneshaw, SA 5222
Phone: 0419 772 175
Information
Visitor information on eateries, attractions, retail and supermarkets.
www.bit.ly/kangarooislandinformation
Cape Willoughby Lightstation
Situated on the coast of the Cape Willoughby National Park, this was the first lighthouse to be built in South Australia, back in 1852. The lookout tower at the top offers stunning panoramic views of the Kangaroo Island coastline. Guided tours of the lighthouse are run daily.
Penneshaw Market
Sample and purchase a range of fresh local produce from the very people who grow, farm or make it at the Penneshaw Markets. From October to April, market days are held on the first Sunday of every month (9am – 1pm).
False Cape Wines
Enjoy quality award-winning wines and deluxe platters at False Cape Wines Cellar Door – open from 11am to 5pm daily! With a kids nature playground and farm animal viewing, there is something here for the whole family!
Dudley Wines
Open from 10:30am to 4:30pm daily, come and enjoy food and wine at Dudley’s Clifftop Cellar Door, while soaking up the spectacular view across Backstairs Passage to mainland Australia. If wine isn’t your thing, Dudley wines also stock a beautiful range of Wool and Natural Fibre clothing and accessories made from wool, cashmere, bamboo, rayon and silk.
Sunset Food & Wine
Sunset Food and Wine is an award-winning, modern bistro which overlooks the beautiful American Beach. Open seasonally Tuesday – Saturday, be sure to call ahead and make your reservation at one of the best restaurants on the island.
Penneshaw Hotel / Penny’s Restaurant
Located on North Tce, Penneshaw. The Penneshaw Hotel (aka The Penny) offers both inside and alfresco dining areas in a relaxed, casual setting.
If you’re looking for something more sophisticated, Penny’s Restaurant is the place for you. With a modern Australian cuisine incorporating a wide range of SA produce, you won’t be disappointed.
Opening Hours:
Bottle shop – 10am til late
Lunch – 12:00pm til 2:30pm
Dinner – from 5:30pm
Millie Mae’s Pantry
Fantastic coffee, glasses of local Wines, Beer and Gin, and light meals in a, relaxed fun garden setting. Millie Mae’s Pantry prides themselves on selling as much locally sourced produce and goods as possible! Local honey, olive oils, jams, chutney, sauces. Also on sale are various giftware and their own handmade “keepcups”.
Fat Beagle Coffee Shop
Superb coffee, homemade cakes and muffins and scrumptious take away options for breakfast and lunch.
https://www.facebook.com/fatbeaglecoffeeshop/
The Shy Wren
Wine bar, kitchen, tapas, providore. Open Thursday to Sunday 2pm – late.
Fire & Smoke KI
Family-style indoor / outdoor restaurant serving pizza, seafood, pasta, schnitzel, burgers, ribs and steak. Offering dine in or take away.
Telephone (08) 855 31345
Sorrento’s Pizzeria
Stunning seaviews overlooking backstairs package, grab a pizza or pasta whilst looking back on Australia.
https://seafront.com.au/sorrentos-pizzeria
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari
Get up close and personal with the native wildlife that surrounds Kangaroo Island with dolphins and seal sightings guaranteed! Book a 75 Minute Ocean Safari to experience the best of Kangaroo Island from the boat or book a 2 Hour Swim/Snorkelling Safari to swim alongside these incredible creatures. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is fun for the whole family!
Chapman River
Flowing through the Lashmar Conservation park and into the ocean at Antechamber Bay, Chapman River is the ideal location for swimming, fishing, birdwatching and canoeing on Kangaroo Island!
If you love the outdoors, we highly recommend visiting the Chapman River.
KI offers some of the best fishing anywhere in SA and there are many great spots to throw a line in & try your luck.
Penneshaw has a great little marina where you can launch a boat, but if you don’t have your own boat we suggest the following:
- Jetty fishing from the Penneshaw Jetty
- Beach fishing at Hogs Beach, American Beach or Browns Beach
- Rock fishing around Hog Point and Christmas Cove (the marina)
- Surf Fishing at Pennington Bay & Antechamber Bay (take the surfboards in case the fish aren’t on the bite)
There are various fishing charter businesses on the island (though they are a little bit of a drive). We recommend the following:
Beaches? Yeah, we've got beaches.
With over 500 kilometres of Kangaroo Island coastline, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful beaches! You’ll find the whitest sandy beaches, epic surf breaks and everything in between.
Jump in the car and see what you can discover!
Explore the rest of Kangaroo Island
There is so much to see and do, you won’t be short of options! Do yourself a favour and visit the official Kangaroo Island website for a comprehensive guide of what, where and when.
But, since you’re here, This is our list of favourite attractions from all over the island (generally a little further afield).
Getting to Kangaroo Island
Ferry
Travel Time: 45mins
Details: Sealink operates two luxury vessels that take just 45 minutes to travel between Cape Jervis (2-hour drive from Adelaide) and Penneshaw.
There are frequent ferry departures each day, with additional services in peak season.
For more information: Please visit www.sealink.com.au or call 13 13 01
Air
Flight Time: 30mins
Details: Kangaroo Island is also accessible by air.
The short flight arrives into Kangaroo Island Airport located 14 kilometres from Kingscote. For more information: Please visit www.rex.com.au or phone 13 17 13
