Fun Activities
Swim with dolphins or take an extreme boat ride. Surf the sand-dunes of Little Sahara or just relax with a massage and spa treatment.

Adventure Caving at Kelly Hill Caves
 | Location: South Coast Road, Flinders Chase Opening Hours: 10-4.15pm Telephone: (08) 8553 4464 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. |
More Information >>Cruising Kangaroo Island
 | Location: Across Island Tour times: Tours operate all year around (weather dependent). Please phone Cruising Kangaroo Island for tour times and all bookings. Telephone: 0409 096 847 Cruising Kangaroo Island operate kayaking tours at carefully selected locations across the Island. Accompanying you on your tour will be an experienced local guide who will ensure a safe, enjoyable and relaxing time on the water. Tours are usually 2 or 3 hours in duration and are undertaken at a very casual pace with regular stops to admire the stunning surrounds. Gliding across the pristine waters you are likely to see dolphins, sea eagles, pelicans, fish, ducks, swans and much more. What better way to see this beautiful island, then from the sea. |
More Information >>Emu Bay Lavender
 | Location: Emu Bay Road Opening Hours: 10am-4:30pm Wednesday - Sunday, Mid September - Mid May. Open daily and meals on Friday and Saturday nights during SA school holidays. Telephone: (08) 8553 5211 This beautifully presented farm showcases 14 cultivars of English lavender with over 8,000 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 Emu Bay Lavender products. The homemade lavender ice cream is a speciality. |
More Information >>Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
 | Location: Willsons Road, MacGillivray Opening Hours: Daily from 9am-2pm. Closed Christmas Day. Telephone: (08) 8553 8228 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 oil 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 and Rookery Wines have their cellar door on site with tastings available. Free entry, tour fee applies. |
More Information >>Kangaroo Island Marine Tours
 | Location: Kingscote Jetty Opening Hours: Daily 9.00am & 1.00pm, subject to weather. Bookings essential. Telephone:0427 315 286 or 0418 816 515 Take a one-hour, half or full-day excursion from Emu Bay and 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 scenery, snorkelling, ancient fossil beds, sea eagles and osprey as you explore the magnificent North Coast. |
More Information>>Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action
 | Location: Jetty Road, Vivonne Bay Opening Hours: Bookings essential Telephone: (08) 8559 4296
Enjoy nature-based adventures at breathtaking Vivonne Bay. To get the adrenalin pumping, try sand boarding or Quad-bike (ATV) tours. Ride Quad bikes (available for children over 12 years) through 500 acres of bushland trails - a great way to see kangaroos and other wildlife in their natural environment. Those that do not want to ride themselves can join the guide in the lead vehicle. Surfboards and double or single kayaks are also available for hire. |
Little Sahara
 | Location: Off the South Coast Road, Vivonne Bay Opening Hours: Open access Telephone: n/a 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). |
Rare Breeds Farm
 | Location: North Coast Road, Stokes Bay Opening Hours: Tour Times: 11:30am, 12.30pm Wednesday to Monday. Closed Tuesday. Tours outside opening times available by appointment. Telephone: (08) 8559 2115
A conservation project with a difference, this farm saves rare, heritage and unusual breeds of domesticated farm animals from extinction. Less than 4,000 breeds of domesticated farm animals exist globally and these are becoming extinct at a rate of two breeds per week. Many of the breeds kept are critically endangered and not on public display anywhere else in the world. A highly informative personal guided tour is provided.
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Rob's Shearing Demo's
 | Location: Cape Willoughby Road, 7km from Penneshaw Tour Times: By appointment only (minimum four people) Ph: (08) 8553 1068
Ever wondered what happens in a real Aussie shearing shed? Meet Rob Howard and his dog Toby on their working farm just outside of Penneshaw. Rob has been involved in farming on Kangaroo Island all his life and has many interesting facts and stories to share with visitors. He will demonstrate shearing, wool classing and hand-spinning as well as mustering and yarding with Toby. Whether you're from Australia or overseas, you're sure to learn something new and find Rob both informative and entertaining. |
More Information>>Tiger Trails Horse Riding
Location: East West Highway Two, Central Kangaroo Island
Opening Hours: All year, subject to weather. By appointment only.
Telephone: 0427 392 030
Take this unique opportunity to experience the beauty nature has to offer on this majestic horse ride for all ages and abilities. Escorted by an experienced guide, follow the banks of the Harriet River where you will find native animals living amongst their natural scrublands, trickling waterfalls, swirling rocks pools and from the hilltops of the scenic farm, enjoy the spectacular views overlooking the south coast.
The Island Temple
Location: Natt Thomas Street, Penneshaw
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm. Long Weekends, SA School Holidays and Penneshaw Farmers Market days 9.00am to 2.00pm.
Telephone: (08) 8553 1222
Ease away the days stresses and strains and bring your body and mind back into balance with your choice of massage, facials, body wraps, exfoliations and day spa packages. In the gift shop you will find everything from candles to jewellery to clothing to creations made on Kangaroo Island… and everything in between.
Vivonne Bay Eco-Adventures
 | Location: South Coast Road, Vivonne Bay Opening Hours: Appointment only Telephone: (08) 8202 8612 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. Dining facilities are available for groups and functions. |