Things to Do
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari departs daily from Christmas Cove Marina in Penneshaw, offering two tours along the island's coastline.
The 75-minute Ocean Safari cruises the coastline with the chance to spot dolphins, long-nosed seals, white-bellied sea eagles, pelicans, cormorants and other coastal birdlife.
The 2-hour Snorkelling Safari takes it further with the opportunity to get in the water and
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse sits on the easternmost tip of Kangaroo Island. With views of the surrounding dramatic and rugged coastline and views stretching across the backstairs passage to the mainland.
The area is one of the best spots on the island for kangaroo sightings.
Guided tours of the lighthouse run daily. The visitor centre has a museum and souvenirs.
Just steps from the lighthouse, the
Flinders Chase National Park covers the wild, rugged western end.
The drive along Cape du Couedic Road is one of the most photographed places on the island.
Remarkable Rocks are granite boulders sculpted by thousands of years of wind and weather, balanced dramatically on a clifftop above the Southern Ocean.
At Admirals Arch, a massive rock arch carved by the sea frames a colony of long-nosed fur se
Pennington Bay sits on the rugged south coast of Kangaroo Island, where the Southern Ocean delivers powerful swells to a wide stretch of white sand. It's a well-known surf spot, but there's plenty here for everyone. Fishing is excellent — the beach is known for salmon, mulloway, flathead and mullet, with whales, dolphins and seals regularly spotted from shore. There are several bays to explore, ro
Emu Bay Lavender Farm has been growing on Kangaroo Island since 2001, and today spans 51 acres with more than 7,500 lavender plants. The farm produces its own essential oil, used across a range of handmade soaps, balms and other products you can browse and buy in the gift shop.
The café draws just as many visitors as the fields. The famous lavender scones and handmade ice cream are a must try.
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