Seascape Cottage is located at Baudin Beach and our guests tell us that it is an easy base to explore Kangaroo Island from.
We get asked a lot "WHAT'S NEARYBY?"
A lot of people don't realize just how large Kangaroo Island is. Fun fact, it is actually larger in land size than Singapore.
The best way to see the Island without a lot of criss crossing back and forth is to do it in sections. Put things that are close by together in the one day on your itinerary.
Below is a list of some of our favorite places and the time it takes to get to each one from Seascape Cottage.
NOTE: This is just how long it takes to get to each place FROM Seascape Cottage Directly. You will need to consult the map. Kelly Hill Caves and Snelling Beach might look like they would go together, but they are opposite sides of the Island.
2 Minutes - American Beach (not to be confused with American River)
3 Minutes - Browns Beach
7 Minutes - Island Beach
10 Minutes - Penneshaw (Ferry, Cafe's, Restaurants, IGA Supermarket, Post Office, Chemist), KI Visitor Information Centre, KI Sculpture Trail, Penneshaw Penguin Centre, Penneshaw Beach, KI Ocean Safari.
11 Minutes - Prospect Hill, False Cape Wines
12 Minutes - The Cliff's Golf Course
13 Minutes - Pennington Bay
17 Minutes - Dudley Wines
21 Minutes - American River, KI Coffee Roasters Coffee Van, KI Oysters, The Wharf Cafe
26 Minutes - Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
30 Minutes - Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
30 Minutes - Cliffords Honey Farm
30 Minutes - Kingscote Airport
31 Minutes - Kangaroo Island Spirits & Beastie Burger
35 Minutes - Kingscote
39 Minutes - Emu Bay Lavender Farm
42 Minutes - Emu Bay Beach
51 Minutes - KI Wildlife Park & Raptor Domain
56 Minutes - Little Sahara
59 Minutes - Bales Beach
59 Minutes - Vivonne Bay General Store & Vivonne Bay
1 Hour - Seal Bay
1 Hour 2 minutes - KI Outdoor Action
1 Hour 6 minutes - Stokes Bay
1 Hour 11 minutes -Snelling Beach
1 Hour 18 minutes - Kelly Hill caves
1 Hour 22 minutes - Western River Cove
1 Hour 22 minutes - Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Hour 24 minutes - Flinders Chase Visitor Centre
1 Hour 36 minutes - Cape Borda Lighthouse
1 Hour 44 minutes - Admirals Arch
1 Hour 45 minutes - Remarkable Rocks
We have example Itineraries in our Blog posts.
However, these are what we normally recommend grouping together:
1. Seal Bay, Bales Beach, KI Wildlife Park, Raptor Domain, Vivonne Bay, Little Sahara, KI Outdoor Action
2. Pennington Bay, Prospect Hill, American River (multiple things there), Island Beach, Cliffords Honey Farm, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus, False Cape Wines
3. Cape Willoughby, Dudley Wines, The Hut, Penneshaw Cafes/Pub, KI Sculpture Trail, Penneshaw Beach, KI Ocean Safari, Penneshaw Penguins
4. Kingscote, Emu Bay, Emu Bay Lavender Farm, KI Spirits & Beastie Burger
5. Kelly Hill Caves, Flinders Chase National Park - Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks, the ruins, Visitor Centre.
As you can see you, there is a lot to see and it is quite spread out. Ive broken this into 5 areas, however, it does not mean you need 5 days...unless you want to see everything! You can mix and match with some considered planning.
If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed with the planning, decide first what are your must sees, pull out the map and then plan your days around those.
HOW MANY DAYS DO I NEED ?
This will depend on you and what you personally want to see. Most people find 3 nights a good mix.

Seal Bay is hands down our favourite place to take friends and family when they visit Kangaroo Island with us.
We see something different every time we go.
Just 1 hour from Seascape Cottage, it makes a great day trip coupled with Bales Beach, KI Wildlife Park, Raptor Domain, Vivonne Bay, Little Sahara or KI Outdoor Action.

The beach tour is currently closed (August 2026. Check their website for updates), however, you can still do the boardwalk viewing which takes you right down to the platform on the beach.

Don't be us and think you will see seals at Admirals Arch and don't need to see these ones. Its completely different. It took me years to come and its a huge regret.
Your tourism dollars also help to support the research into this endangered species.

The boardwork weaves you down through the sand dunes to the beach front with opportunity to see seal

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
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