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National Parks

National and Conservation parks cover more than one third of the total area of land on Kangaroo Island. From very early in Kangaroo Island's European settlement, National and Conservation parks were declared across the Island, in recognition of the importance of preserving the unique plant and wildlife species that exist on Kangaroo Island. Some of these species of plants and animals are either threatened or exist nowhere else in Australia.

Kangaroo Island's four major parks are Flinders Chase National Park, famous for the must see Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and walking trails, Kelly Hill Conservation Park for its magnificent limestone caves and hike, Seal Bay Conservation Park where visitors can walk among the third largest and only accessible colony of Australia Sea lions and Cape Willoughby Conservation Park where tours of the first lighthouse in South Australia are held.

National Parks provide the opportunity to access spectacular coastline, unique geological formations, be inspired by history and discover wildlife in the wild.

National Parks of Kangaroo Island (pdf 2.4MB)

Kangaroo Island National Parks Tours and Fees (pdf 246KB)

Seal Bay Conservation Park

Location: Seal Bay Opening Hours: 9-5pm daily Telephone: (08) 8559 4207 Walk among the nation's third largest and most accessible colony of Australian Sea Lions as these cute creatures doze in the sun after lengthy fishing forays in the Southern Ocean.

Admirals Arch

Location: Flinders Chase National Park Opening Hours: 9-5pm daily Telephone: (08) 8559 7235 While many visitors take the boardwalk to photograph and enjoy the stalactite-fringed vista of the ocean and volcanic rock, a great surprise is the large colony of New Zealand Fur seals that live below.

Cape Borda Conservation Park

Location: West End Highway, Cape Borda Opening Hours: 11-2pm (extended in holiday periods) Telephone: (08) 8559 3257 Envelop yourself in the Island's history with a tour of Cape Borda light station and museum before exploring the old landing and the lighthouse keeper's cemetery.

Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

Location: South Coast Road, Murray Lagoon Telephone: (08) 8553 2381 Visit Murray Lagoon, a bird lover's paradise or take a drive to D'Estrees Bay, the historic site of early whaling and pastoral industries. D'Estrees Bay is also a popular surfing beach with camping and picnic areas available.

Cape Willoughby Conservation Park

Location: Cape Willoughby Opening Hours: 11.30-2pm (extended in holiday periods) Telephone: (08) 8553 1191 Visit South Australia's first lighthouse for an insight into the important role Cape Willoughby played in the early history of South Australia. Re-live the stories of light keepers and enjoy spectacular views atop the lighthouse.

Flinders Chase National Park

Location: Flinders Chase Opening Hours: 9-5pm daily Telephone: (08) 8559 7235 Home to Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, this park requires at least a day to explore. Visit Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse and spectacular Weirs Cove. Enjoy one of the many walks and hikes for wildlife encounters.

Kelly Hill Conservation Park

Location: South Coast Road, Flinders Chase Opening Hours: 10-4.15pm Telephone: (08) 8559 7231 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.