Fun Activities

Tour this beautiful cave system of caverns and sinkholes. Showcase tours run daily. The more daring can also book an adventure caving tour for a deeper look into this underground world of ornate calcite formations.

This beautifully presented farm showcases 15 lavender varieties and over 6,000 individual plants in terraced rows. Walk among the fragrant garden and then relax in the outdoor area with a light lunch and a cup of tea or coffee, complete with a lavender shortbread. The charming gift shop includes lavender essential oil, scented candles, soap, culinary items and other Kangaroo Island lavender products. The homemade lavender ice-cream is a speciality.

During the 1930s there were 48 eucalyptus stills in operation employing over 600 people on Kangaroo Island. Today, Emu Ridge is the only commercial eucalyptus distillery in operation in South Australia. The technology of this operation may surprise you! The rustic outlook hides some clever bush technology and processes which are simple yet effective. Emu Ridge is self-sufficient with solar and wind power. An extensive range of local art and crafts are also available from the gift shop. Free entry, tour fee applies.

Take a one-hour, half or full-day excursion from Kingscote or Emu Bay. Soak up the fun and meet the marine life on this comfortable, purpose-built craft. Join an environmentally focussed pleasure cruise and experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat. Enjoy spectacular snorkelling adventures, full throttle Ocean Extreme rides and tours to remote seal colonies.

See Giant Cuttlefish, seahorses, Little Penguins and more. Enjoy the fascinating saltwater aquarium - a real insight into Kangaroo Island's underwater world. Penguin and aquarium tours are conducted every evening; and don't miss the spectacular daily pelican feeding!

This is an area of spectacular white sand-dunes, surrounded by bush vegetation. Climbing over the first ridge you are confronted by a second, much higher dune which, when scaled, reveals...yes, more dunes. Take your sandboard and climb to the top of the razorback ridges and enjoy a thrilling ride to the bottom. There's no charge for your enjoyment of Little Sahara but please respect this environment and leave only footprints behind. Sandboards and toboggans are available for hire from Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action at Vivonne Bay (08 8559 4296) or the Vivonne Bay Store (08 8559 4285).

This award-winning wildlife park is famous for its birds. It also features kangaroos, Tammar Wallabies, koalas, echidnas, emus and more. Spend a fun day out, enjoy a picnic among the animals and hand-feed a kangaroo.

Ever wondered where Little Penguins go at night? Join an informative nightly tour to see these unique birds up close in their habitat. Lasting approximately 45 minutes, tours include entrance to the interpretive centre and viewing platform walks. Bookings are not required.

Vivonne Bay Eco-Adventures is set on a property of 206ha, with 1km of beach frontage and 15km of signposted walking trails. There's abundant wildlife and native vegetation throughout the property, plus multi-purpose recreation, dining and accommodation facilities. With cabin and dormitory-style accommodation for up to 64 guests, the venue is ideal for residential camp programs for schools and all interest groups. It offers informative and educational Island and wildlife tours, corporate training/team building programs and skills training programs for kayaking, surfing and scuba diving.